YLA Roundtable – Empowering Youth Entrepreneurs: MENA & Beyond

This event report presents the proceedings of the Youth Livelihoods Alliance (YLA) roundtable “Empowering Youth Entrepreneurs: MENA and Beyond” held at the Microsoft Innovation and Policy Center in Washington, DC, on June 25, 2013.

The report describes the discussion among the speaker panel and audience, comprised of key thought leaders from the public and private sectors, about the challenges and goals of organizations and companies seeking to support youth entrepreneurship, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The report highlights the event’s key themes, which related to critical areas for growth and opportunity.