(Source: UNESCO - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) The world today is home to the largest generation of youth in its history, with 90 per cent of young people living in developing countries and with estimates suggesting that labour markets will need to add 600 million new jobs by 2026 to accommodate changing global demographics. In a statement issued to mark the day, the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said: 'Empowering young people through skills development strengthens their capacity to help address the many challenges facing society, including poverty, injustice and violent conflict. There...
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