What USAID cuts mean for youth development — and what the world must do next
Cuts to youth development projects by major donors like the US and UK augur ill for global development. But there are steps to take to mitigate that harm.
Michael Boampong is the lead author of the UN World Youth Report on Youth & Migration and the founder of NGO Young People We Care (YPWC) where he serves as Board Member and Advisor. Michael Boampong has been actively engaged in youth development and migration policy issues since 2005. He has worked with a range of civil society organizations, youth networks and international agencies such as UNDP and UNICEF in the design and implementation of policy and field oriented initiatives that promote rights based approaches to migration, poverty reduction, social inclusion and justice. To learn more about Michael, visit: www.michaelboampong.com.
Cuts to youth development projects by major donors like the US and UK augur ill for global development. But there are steps to take to mitigate that harm.