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Upscaling Recruitment in the Greater Sepik Labour Mobility Program in Papua New Guinea

  • Publication date May 13, 2024
People in Papua New Guinea

Guest blog written by Cameron Artango, David Kaling, Nadia Kun, Sharlyne Mangai, and Emmanuel Tomarum Youth Unemployment stands to be a great issue in present Papua New Guinea. In Team Survivors, we worked on addressing part of this issue through the Greater Sepik Labour Mobility Program in East Sepik, Papua New Guinea. As individuals who…Continue Reading Upscaling Recruitment in the Greater Sepik Labour Mobility Program in Papua New Guinea

The Challenge of Youth Unemployment in Papua New Guinea 

  • Publication date April 16, 2024

Guest blog written by Lucy Napitalai, Kimberly Naris, Pushpa Srinivas  As we embark on the final reflections of this 12-week course, the echoes of wisdom and insights gained resonate in the corridors of our experience. This journey has been more than an academic exploration; a dynamic and immersive expedition woven with challenges, revelations, and a…Continue Reading The Challenge of Youth Unemployment in Papua New Guinea 

Empowering Papua New Guinea’s Youth through Art

  • Publication date April 2, 2024
People sit out side the terminal near a beautiful mural at Jacksons International Airport in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

Guest blog written by Hananiah Dickson, Nelson Kokoa, Jasmine Kuliniasi, Emmanuel Wanya In the heart of Papua New Guinea, where the rich tapestry of tradition and culture intertwines, our team: Radical Renaissance, stands resolute in our mission. Comprising four individuals from Art Activism PNG, we are on a quest to tackle a daunting challenge –…Continue Reading Empowering Papua New Guinea’s Youth through Art

Reducing Youth Unemployment in Nigeria

  • Publication date February 21, 2024
Students in Nigeria

Guest blog by Esther Adegunle, IPP ’23 “Two professionals, an Economist and a Brilliant Citizen, catch up to discuss the Economist’s recent educational journey at Harvard Kennedy School and its impact on their work in Nigeria.” Brilliant Citizen: Hello, my Economist, you are looking good and happy! Economist: Thank you, I certainly am happy. Brilliant…Continue Reading Reducing Youth Unemployment in Nigeria

Low Private Sector Investment in Liberia

  • Publication date November 22, 2023
Aerial view of Monrovia, Liberia

Guest blog by Marcus B. Zarway, LEG’23 Through the course, I learned many things; especially things related to my past and present work, as well as totally new ideas. I have developed and implemented catalytic private sector (entrepreneurship) and other development projects successful, and now supporting government agencies in reforms for economic development, unknowingly applying…Continue Reading Low Private Sector Investment in Liberia

Addressing the Lack of Employment Opportunities in Southern Mexico

  • Publication date June 13, 2023
Colorful street in Mexico

Guest blog by Agustín I. Filippo For you all considering or going through the IPP course, be ready for a transformational experience. If you’re like most of the people I met here, troubled, and somewhat frustrated with current practice in your development practice, you’ll get an amazing lot from joining. The closer you are from…Continue Reading Addressing the Lack of Employment Opportunities in Southern Mexico

Access to Data and Affordable Finance to improve Youth Unemployment in Nigeria

  • Publication date June 1, 2023
Busy street in Lagos, Nigeria

Guest blog by Tejumola Abake Abisoye I was hoping for a magic bullet to implementing public policy and I learnt it is simply the ability to focus on the problem and be driven by iterations until ones sees the expected outcomes – PDIA. I currently manage a Government Agency – The Lagos State Employment Trust…Continue Reading Access to Data and Affordable Finance to improve Youth Unemployment in Nigeria

Improving Access to Quality Employment for Vulnerable Young Mothers Using PDIA Approach in Romania

  • Publication date May 18, 2023
Romania Parliament

Guest blog by Oana Toiu Why are there high chairs and heavy mahogany bookcases and tall ceilings and actual silk flags and the most serious of fountain pen in the office of key decision makers in policy? It looked like a weird travel machine to the XIX century for me, when I started my State…Continue Reading Improving Access to Quality Employment for Vulnerable Young Mothers Using PDIA Approach in Romania

Developing a Workplace of the Future in Dearborn, Michigan

  • Publication date May 10, 2023
Michigan team photo

Guest blog by Rana Allawnha, Laura Demarse, Angela Fortino, Zaineb Hussein, Mariam Jalloul, Amanda Bright McClanahan, Anisa Sahoubeh. The City of Dearborn’s young and energized workforce is not equipped to fill the jobs of the future. While cities across Michigan are losing their populations, Dearborn’s population grew by 12% according to the last census, the…Continue Reading Developing a Workplace of the Future in Dearborn, Michigan