Doha: A youth dialogue on jobs as a driver of growth, opportunity, and stability was organized in Doha by QatarDebate-founded by Qatar Foundation-in collaboration with Georgetown University in Qatar, the World Bank Group, and Education Above All Foundation (EAA). The dialogue featured participation from HE President of the World Bank Group (WBG) Ajay Banga, along with a group of academics and stakeholders focused on development affairs.
According to Qatar News Agency, the session saw robust engagement from participants, involving comprehensive discussions on youth-led solutions and the importance of multi-sector collaboration in tackling economic and development challenges. During the session, HE Banga underscored that job creation is one of the most urgent priorities in the global economy, pointing out that sustainable employment opportunities are crucial for achieving growth and stability.
He emphasized the need to empower young people by providing them with relevant skills and education, and by broadening access to economic opportunities to address labor market challenges and ensure more inclusive and resilient growth. Banga remarked that the WBG continues to support countries in this area by promoting inclusive economic policies, investing in human capital, supporting education and training, building capacity, financing development projects, and offering technical and advisory support.
Dean of Georgetown University in Qatar Safwan Masri highlighted the University's role in fostering intellectual dialogue, connecting academic research to real-world development issues, and enabling youth to participate actively in international discussions on the future of work and economic opportunities. Meanwhile, Chief Executive Officer for Economic Empowerment at EAA Mana Mohammed Al Ansari explained that enhancing employment opportunities necessitates a practical and direct alignment between education and labor market demands, noting that this represents the most viable route to expanding employment opportunities and bolstering economic stability in the medium and long term.