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From Margins to Mainstream: Inclusive Youth Entrepreneurship in the Asia-Pacific Region

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From Margins to Mainstream: Inclusive Youth Entrepreneurship in the Asia-Pacific Region

December 19, 2024

Youth Co:Lab study on Inclusive Youth Entrepreneurship aims to provide evidence-based information on strengthening an enabling environment for young entrepreneurs from underserved communities. The study analyzes opportunities and challenges they face and explores entry points to incorporate an intersectional approach into inclusive youth entrepreneurship support programs and policies. The study covers young entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs from Asia and the Pacific from marginalized groups: women, LGBTI+, persons with disabilities, people on the move, indigenous persons and ethnic minorities, and youth.

Also read the collection of case studies which showcases real-world examples of young entrepreneurs from underserved communities across the Asia-Pacific region, from the report. The stories illustrate the systemic barriers young people face when starting and growing businesses, as well as the opportunities that emerge through innovation and collaborative ecosystem partnerships.