Intergeneration

Since 2012, UNDP has launched a youth empowerment programme called “YouthConnekt.” It is intended to connect African youth who are interested in youth-led development initiatives with important figures in various fields, expanding their entry into an economically empowering environment. Over the past 10 years the programme has supported more than 100,000 local entrepreneurs by providing entrepreneurial education, apprenticeship, and networks of experts. The programme is in line with the UN Youth Strategy, which focuses on youth empowerment and intergenerational interaction.