GenU Knowledge

Expert insights and perspectives on the global impact of our work

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Welcome to GenU Knowledge, a dedicated space to discover insights, real-world examples, and expert perspectives and learn more about Generation Unlimited’s global impact.

Thought Leadership

Discover cutting-edge insights as industry experts discuss key trends and transformative ideas in our Executive and Thematic Reports.

Time to Act: Preparing Youth for Work in an AI-Powered World

This report explores GenAI's threats and opportunities for youth through insights from 30 organizations and a global survey of 53,878 young voices from 184

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The net zero generation

Why the world needs to upskill ​young people for the net zero transition

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Reaching YES!

New UNICEF, PwC, GenU report highlights the global skills challenge facing young people and details how the world can work together to bridge the skills gap

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What Works? A Guide to Action

Generation Unlimited and the Global Initiative on Decent Jobs for Youth are two multi-stakeholder alliances working together to mobilize action.

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GenU Year in Review

A focused recap of GenU's key moments, achievements, and data-driven impact

Year in Review 2023

See how we've made a difference for young people in 2023

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Year In Review: 2022

Bringing together Public-Private-Youth partners to ensure every young person has the right skills for a brighter future.

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Year In Review: 2021

Meeting the needs of young people is a defining issue of our time.

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Annual Report 2019

2019 was a year rich in partnerships and results as Generation Unlimited finalized its strategy and started operating its business model in countries.

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Learning in Action

Explore our programme learning briefs, with country case studies, impact stories, lessons learned, and recommendations based on the practical application of GenU's Global Solutions.

Digital Skilling: What works in driving course completions?

Learning brief from the Passport to Earning (P2E) Programme

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Digital Skilling: Effective Girl-Centered Approaches for Acc

Learning brief from the Girls Education & Skilling Partnership (GESP)

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Blog Spot

Our Blog Spot is your go-to resource for expert opinions, emerging trends, and insights from the GenU team and global partners.

Youth Centrality: The Heartbeat of GenU

The Impact of Generation Unlimited's Young People’s Action Team on Global Youth Issues

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Cracking the Code: Digital Skilling Success at Scale

Since its launch in late 2022, the P2E platform has helped more than 2.5 million young people complete digital skills and financial literacy courses

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Girls Leading Change Through Research

How young women are shaping skilling initiatives and creating inclusive opportunities for their communities.

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Aisha Aminu’s journey as an entrepreneur with disability

A nineteen-year-old from Nigeria is gaining skills and confidence to grow her business and inspire others.

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How Erinoso set up a computer repair business in Nigeria

Defying gender norms, a young female entrepreneur builds a thriving business, inspiring other girls to pursue opportunities in technology.

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Green Skills for Net-Zero Amidst the 'Polycrisis'

Green skills are crucial for reaching climate goals. Get our key takeaways from the Davos Summit 2023.

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