In the MENA region, 30% of youth are unemployed—twice the global average. Failure to harness the intelligence and enthusiasm of these young people jeopardises not only the wellbeing of this generation, but the stability of Middle Eastern societies and the region at large. The problem is not simply a lack of jobs. Available opportunities require skills that young people today do not have. While entrepreneurship is crucial to job creation, first-time failure rates are strikingly high. Join this session for a vital exploration of approaches for strengthening MENA’s educational, employment and entrepreneurial ecosystems.
Session Description
Time & Location
Time:
12:30 - 14:15, Friday, April 12, 2013 BSTLocation:
Lecture Theatre 5
Speakers
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ModeratorConsultant, WordwyreI've been working at the forefront of international strategic communications for more than a decade, with expertise in development, peace-building and human rights. I believe in the power of partnerships for change across non-profit, public and private sectors. Researcher, writer, moderator and…
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SpeakerFounder, EzSakanReham Di’bas received her BA from Birzeit University in Computer Systems Engineering. She started her career in social media at Bazinga, a local Palestinian startup. Living in Ramallah, Palestine, she became more engaged in the local entrepreneurial community. This experience gave her the…
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SpeakerChairman of the Board, TechWadiDr. Ossama Hassanein is an entrepreneur, mentor, and venture capitalist. Over the last 30 years, he has managed $1 billion of international technology funds in diverse leadership roles including Chairman of Technocom Ventures in Paris, President of Newbridge Networks Holding in Ottawa, and…
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SpeakerCEO, Global Opportunity Youth NetworkJamie is the Founding Director of The Aspen Institute’s Global Opportunity Youth Network (GOYN), a network of youth and community leaders committed to cross-sector, systemic approaches to advancing decent jobs for youth. GOYN works in 20 communities across India, Africa, and Latin America and…
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SpeakerChairman, WamdaFadi Ghandour is the Founder and Vice Chairman of Aramex, one of the leading global logistics and transportation companies. He is currently Executive Chairman of Wamda Capital, a new Venture Capital fund focusing on technology investments in the Arab World. Fadi is also the Managing Partner of…