Africa’s green transition has the potential to tackle climate change while creating millions of jobs for young people. In this episode, INCLUDE Knowledge Platform, CFYE's Implementing Partner, ThriveAgric, and NABC unpack key insights from the CFYE-INCLUDE three-year research partnership, exploring how green and digital transitions can drive inclusive, youth-led employment across the continent. The conversation highlights what’s working, what’s holding youth back, and what’s needed to scale decent work, especially for young women.

In today’s rapidly evolving job market, education alone is no longer enough. A 2022 UNICEF report revealed that nearly 75% of young people aged 15-24 in 92 countries lack the critical skills needed for modern employment. So, how do we bridge this growing gap?

In this episode of 'Future Economies Start with Youth' - The Podcast, our host Kevin Eustatia, sits down with Paul Njuguna, CFYE's Senior Portfolio Associate for Kenya, to explore the impact of the skills mismatch on young people and economic growth, particularly in Kenya, while highlighting key partners in CFYE's Kenyan portfolio that help bridge this gap. Emily Waters, CFYE's MEL Manager, discusses how data-driven, youth-centered training programs are transforming lives by aligning skills with market demands. She dives into the role of gender, accessibility, and feedback loops in shaping effective programs, with real-world examples of how listening to young people—especially marginalized groups—leads to meaningful change. From VR welding in Kenya to innovative hospitality training in Egypt, this episode highlights practical solutions and success stories that are redefining how we prepare the next generation for the workforce.

In this episode, our host Kevin Eustatia Palm is joined by Sinead Magill, Co-CEO of the Palladium Group, and Dirk-Jan Koch, Director & Secretary of the Advisory Council of International Affairs of the Netherlands (AIV). Together, they explore the roles of development organizations and donor countries in fragile contexts, discussing the risks and opportunities in overcoming conflict and challenging the conventional definition of post-conflict period. The episode delves into the significance of post-conflict stabilisation programs, sustainable economic growth, and the role of private sector development in achieving lasting peace, highlighting the importance of implementing inclusive development agendas that prioritise the inclusion of local communities and young voices.