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Members of a Green Group in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, discuss communication strategies to engage their communities on how to live more environmentally friendly lives. Green Groups are central to the USAID Cambodia Green Future Activity, which supports young Cambodians to be change agents in the fight against climate change. Photo credit: Maly Phou/FHI 360
September 9–12, 2024

FHI 360 at the 2024 Global Youth Economic Opportunities (GYEO) Summit

Event Details

Silver Spring Civic Building, 1 Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring, Maryland, U.S.

FHI 360 is proud to be a sponsor of this year’s Global Youth Economic Opportunities (GYEO) Summit, where participants from more than 75 countries around the world will discuss how young people are driving the green economy. Conference sessions will cover topics such as the just transition, circular economy, green entrepreneurship and jobs, green skilling, climate finance, water security, ecosystem collaboration, and intergenerational advocacy.

Throughout the summit, FHI 360 will highlight our innovative, youth-focused programs and successful collaborations that are shaping the future of global development. Visit our booth and attend our sessions to learn more about how we support young people to take active roles in building a green economy. We are eager to engage with fellow attendees, share insights and generate new ideas to support the next generation of leaders in creating a sustainable and equitable future for all.

Highlights of our technical presence

Breakout session

Using AI and Data to Map Green Jobs and Skills Transitions for More Aligned Program Design

Organizer:

Sarka Sengezener, Technical Advisor, Inclusive Economic Participation and Resilience Team 

Speakers:

Obie Diener, Project Director and Technical Advisor, Economic Participation and the Environment, FHI 360 

Shiksha Benimadho, Africa Lead, Accenture Development Partnerships

Poster session

Seeds of Change: Empowering Rural Youth through Agricultural Market Resilience in Conflict Contexts

Speaker: Kristina Morzan Kaplia, Technical Officer, Inclusive Economic Participation and Resilience Team, FHI 360

View the official conference agenda and register to attend:

Conference website

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