Summary

In an era marked by rapid technological advancements and shifting economic landscapes, young entrepreneurs find themselves at the forefront of innovation and change. At the same time, they face substantial challenges to turn innovations into profitable and scalable businesses. Now is the time to harness the power of young entrepreneurs as more young people than ever are choosing to start businesses with green and social missions at their heart – driving a generation for change.

The Youth Entrepreneurship Policy Framework published by the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) and Youth Business International (YBI) equips policymakers and entrepreneur support organizations with fresh perspectives and actionable steps to harness this opportunity and empower the new generation.

The framework features:

• Emerging trends in youth employment and entrepreneurship
• Barriers to youth entrepreneurship
• Practical recommendations for policymakers and ESOs to adopt to tackle challenges facing young entrepreneurs