Here's how banks can better support young people in developing countries

Oct 18, 2022

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With few opportunities for decent work, many of the world’s poorest young people are self-employed. Image: Pexels/Levi Rotich

Anna Barford

Research Fellow, University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership

Stephanie Shankland

PhD Candidate, University of East Anglia

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What our respondents told us about where they seek financial help. Image: The Conversation.

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