It’s 2018: The Fourth Industrial Revolution is transforming the world, the global economy has enjoyed a period of growth – but is this growth sustainable? The Middle East, with one of the youngest populations in the world and an alarming 30 percent youth unemployment rate, must address this issue.
With approximately 5 million young people entering the MENA job market each year for the next five years, leaders must forget short-term growth and create policies that foster social inclusion of youth.
Closing the gap between old and young is a must if the region wants a prosperous and sustainable future.