includes job creation, urban youth fund, one-step training centers,

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Publication date
2018

The State of African Cities 2018 - The geography of African investment

The aim of The State of African Cities 2018: The geography of African investment report is to contribute to development policies that can turn African cities into more attractive, competitive and resilient foreign direct investment (FDI) destinations. Attracting global FDI is highly competitive and crosses various geographic scales, therefore regional cooperation by cities and nations is critical. But FDI is not a panacea since it has both positive and negative effects and careful choices need to be made by cities in their pursuit of FDI, if it is to lead to inclusive economic growth. This report aims to provide guidance on these choices and to facilitate understanding of the complexity of global investment in Africa.

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Strengthening Policy for Young
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Number of pages
34
Publication date
2016
Publisher
UN-Habitat

Strengthening Policy for Young Women in the changing world of work

The position for women in Ugandan society could be considered one of power - lessness: influenced by a range of factors including social norms and practices that prevent their full participation in the world of work (WoW), inequitable gender paygaps, and a variety of barriers in women’s professional and personal lives. In order to better understand how to change these social norms and facilitate women’s equitable inclusion in the WoW, UN-Habitat undertook a policy analysis at the municipal level in Uganda on existing national and municipal policies, laws and frameworks. 

The study also resonates with the gender-responsive nature of the recently adopt - ed New Urban Agenda (NUA), which has been adopted to guide urban centres. This is to occur, “by ensuring women’s full and effective participation and equal rights in all fields and in leadership at all levels of decision-making; by ensuring decent work and equal pay for equal work, or work of equal value, for all women; and by pre - venting and eliminating all forms of discrimination, violence and harassment against women and girls in private and public spaces”

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Publication date
2015
Publisher
UN-HABITAT

Advancing Economic Citizenship for Children and Youth in Sub Saharan Africa

This joint publication by CYFI and UN-Habitat examines youth economic citizenship in Sub-Saharan Africa. This publication provides an overview of economic citizenship, explains how it is relevant to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and provides research findings on its application in the region. Detailed case studies are provided on financial literacy and financial education initiatives for children and youth in Kenya, South Africa, Rwanda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

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ICTUrbanGovernanceYouth-1
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Number of pages
72
Publication date
2015
Publisher
UN-Habitat

ICT, Urban Governance and Youth

The ICT, Urban Governance and Youth report is the fourth report in the Global Youth-Led Development series. The report provides a conceptual framework which reflects the rapidly changing dynamics in three areas of urban development: the demographics of the fastest growing segment of urban populations, youth (ages 15 to 24); information and communications technology (ICT) and particularly mobile phones; and governance, particularly local governance in the developing world. This report takes into account the special characteristics of young, technologically savvy citizens. The reader is encouraged to read the first three reports to put these findings into a larger context of youth-led development.

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Mapping Urban Youth-Led Develo
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Number of pages
31
Publication date
2010
Publisher
UN-HABITAT

Mapping Urban Youth-Led Development , Opportunities Fund for Urban Youth-Led Development

This report contains the results of an inventory, or mapping, of youth-led initiatives undertaken during the inception phase of the Opportunities Fund.

The inventory was conducted to identify and assess existing organisations and initiatives that would enhance the effectiveness of the fund.

 

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Urban Youth Centre Setup Guide
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Number of pages
53
Publication date
2011
Publisher
UN-Habitat

Urban Youth Centre Setup Guide , Volume 1

Planning is half the job. Starting a centre is a huge task. Here is some practical advice and important things to remember in the process

This manual exists as one of a growing library of materials produced by UN-HABITAT for use by and in Urban Youth Centres, both One Stop and We Are the Future models.

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Information Work and Youth , G
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Number of pages
73
Publication date
2011
Publisher
UN-Habitat

Information Work and Youth, Getting started guidelines Volume 2

This manual is about the core principles and procedures for the starting up of, delivery of, and monitoring of One Stop Youth Information Resource Services. Using the guidelines within this manual will enable service users (and potential users) to be the central focus of service delivery. The purpose of the working manual, therefore, is to act as a point of reference for good practice, providing a framework for assessing the quality of services and the means of quality assurance for young people, information service managers and funding bodies.

This manual exists as one of a growing library of materials produced by UNHABITAT for use by and in the One Stop and We Are the Future Urban Youth Centres.

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Community Mapping Guide , A yo
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Number of pages
44
Publication date
2011
Publisher
UN-HABITAT

Community Mapping Guide , A youth community mapping toolkit for East Africa - Volume 3

The concept of One Stop Centres grew out of a collaborative process with key stakeholders including youth, municipal leaders, and UN-HABITAT. The centres are envisioned to provide youth with safe spaces in urban settings where they can meet and take the lead in their own development as well as that of their urban environment, and be participants through initiatives such as municipal and national Youth Councils, for example in shaping policy related to issues affecting youth. This manual exists as one of a growing library of materials produced by UNHABITAT for use by and in the One Stop and We Are the Future Urban Youth Centres.

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Entrepreneurship Programming f
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Number of pages
47
Publication date
2011
Publisher
UN-HABITAT

Entrepreneurship Programming for Urban Youth Centres , Volume 4

The purpose of this Guide is to provide Urban Youth Centres, and municipalities in the process of setting up such Centres, with the following:

  • Context information about Urban Youth Centres and issues of youth-led development and under-employment in the urban setting, laying the groundwork for the Centre to implement its own Entrepreneurship Program
  • Practical advice for Centre Staff and Trainers on youth-led development, youth entrepreneurship programs, and effective training methods
  • Step-by-step instructions on how to effectively set up, roll out and then sustain an Entrepreneurship Program at an Urban Youth Centre
  • Helpful tools, templates and tips for getting started, running your program, tracking, monitoring and reporting

This manual exists as one of a growing library of materials produced by UNHABITAT for use by and in the One Stop and We Are the Future Urban Youth Centres.