YLA Roundtable – Creating Economic Opportunities for Young People: Engaging the Private Sector

This event report presents the proceedings of the Youth Livelihoods Alliance (YLA) “Creating Economic Opportunities for Young People: Engaging The Private Sector” roundtable held in Washington, DC, on April 2, 2013. The event was held in collaboration with the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).

The report describes the discussion among private companies and public sector entities, including the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and US Department of State, about working together to elevate the issue of youth livelihoods. The report highlights the event’s key themes, which related to critical areas for growth and opportunity.