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COVID-19: Why investing in youth will future-proof the economy

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Young people face an uncertain job market and employment or income loss during COVID-19, but are critical to our economic recovery Image: REUTERS/Brian Snyder

Puninda Thind
George Patrick Richard Benson
Global Shaper, Vancouver Hub
Daniela Pico
Curator, Toronto Hub
Dominique Souris
Co-founder and Executive Director, Youth Climate Lab
Ana Gonzalez Guerrero
Co-founder and Managing Director, Youth Climate Lab
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