The MENA Youth Conundrum: Generating Productivity, Preventing Disillusionment

The MENA region has, on average, the highest youth unemployment in the world. Educational and professional opportunities in the region remain low and with the number of young adults rapidly increasing, the issue is often not addressed with the necessary urgency. Much more can be done to channel the youthful creative energy into productive livelihoods. This Insight written for the Emirates Diplomatic Academy explores the issue and provides a set of policy suggestions.