MICROFINANCE EVENT: Global Youth Economic Opportunities Summit; September 25 - 27, 2018; Washington, DC, USA

Summary of Event: This year’s summit is themed “Generation 2030: Learning & Earning in a Changing World of Work.” The agenda revolves around four tracks: Building a Foundation, Ready for the Global Workforce, Livelihoods Through Self-employment and Global Context Matters. Topics will include behavioral skills; work-based learning; “youth-led social impact entrepreneurship;” and the growing opportunities in fields such as technology, health and green energy.

Background on Organizers: The summit is produced by Making Cents International, a US-based firm offering services in areas including youth development, agriculture, entrepreneurship, financial inclusion, and measurement and evaluation.

Cost: The fee to attend is USD 945 with tiered discounts for those registering by June 30 and September 7. A rate of USD 695 is offered to those under 30 years of age and all attendees from developing countries.

Event website: http://www.youtheosummit.org/

For more information, you may call +1 202 783 4090 or email hello[at]makingcents.com.

Sources and Additional Resources

Event registration:
http://www.youtheosummit.org/register

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