107. Growth spurt: Why investing in youth fuels an inclusive, sustainable future

As we celebrate International Youth day, The Weekly Tradecast looks at the importance of investing in the skills and opportunities of the young with Chidinma Udeogu and Arlette Verploegh. Chidinma Udeogu is part of the UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) youth network, and Arlette Verploegh created and coordinates the global group of 18- to 30-year-olds to share their ideas, experiences and voices to shape trade and development. In many countries, there are too many young people chasing too few jobs. That's bad for the economy and can also fuel tensions in society. At the same time, there are not enough workers with the skills needed for the economy of the future. Tune in to Chidinma Udeogu at the Nigeria Economic Zones Association and UN Trade and Development’s Arlette Verploegh to find out how we can help young people get ready for work, encourage entrepreneurs and support trade and development in the future.