The Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) has announced a new commitment to support evidence-based policies for youth employment through the Global Initiative on Decent Jobs for Youth. This commitment aims to consolidate and share lessons learned from scientific evidence to inform strategies that help young people succeed in the world of work.

As part of this commitment, J-PAL will produce at least three Policy Insights between 2024 and 2026, focusing on key aspects of youth economic opportunity and present their findings during at least one webinar or event hosted by the International Labour Organization (ILO) within the same timeframe. This presentation will offer an opportunity for direct engagement with stakeholders and further dissemination of research-backed strategies. J-PAL's commitment aligns with the Decent Jobs for Youth initiative's focus on evidence-based interventions and knowledge sharing.

Policy Insights reflect the latest and most rigorous research in the field of youth employment. Through this commitment, J-PAL reinforces its mission to reduce poverty by ensuring that policy is informed by scientific evidence. The organisation's efforts are expected to contribute significantly to the global dialogue on creating decent jobs for youth and improving labour market outcomes for young women and men.

The Global Initiative on Decent Jobs for Youth and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

Decent Jobs for Youth was launched in 2016 as a UN system-wide effort, focusing on the youth employment challenge that is central to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It has emerged as a global, multi-stakeholder initiative that brings together governments, social partners, the private sector, youth and civil society organizations, and others. They work together to share knowledge, leverage resources and take action at country and regional level, to support young people in accessing decent work and productive employment worldwide.

The commitment by J-PAL will inform decision-making and action on thematic areas of quality apprenticeships, transitions to the rural economy, and youth entrepreneurship and self-employment.

For more information, please contact:

Ms. Lisa Corsetto-Poon I Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL),  lcorsetto@povertyactionlab.org

Global Initiative on Decent Jobs for Youth, decentjobsforyouth@ilo.org