Empowering youth secures the future: Towards a development model fit for youth in the Arab region

This chapter provides a brief summary of the challenges that youth are facing in the Arab region. It also proposes that responding to the needs and aspirations of youth requires adopting a development model fit for youth that focuses on the imperative of building capabilities, expanding opportunities and mainstreaming gender equality. This model should also be solidly based on the achievement of peace and security at the national and regional levels.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Good Health and Well-Being

Quality Education

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions