Publications

  • Author: 
    Myka Reinsch
    Feb 28, 2013
    This publication is a set of examples of promising youth financial inclusion programs from around the world. It outlines and compares the lessons emerging from them.
    Country:
    • Yemen
    • Morocco
    • Egypt
    Topic:
    • Microenterprise
  • Author: 
    Paul Dyer, Hafed Al-Ghwell
    Oct 14, 2012
    In this piece originally published in the Libya Herald, Paul Dyer and Hafed Al-Ghwell “provide a basic overview of the elements of a multi-pronged economic strategy aimed at moving Libya from its current state of economic malaise to an emergent, private-sector-led economy while helping Libya avoid the obstacles that often occur in oil-dependent economies.”
    Country:
    • Libya
    Topic:
    • Labor or Demographics
    • Policy Advocacy
    • Civic Engagement
    • Knowledge and Research
  • Author: 
    Ramakant Vempati, Justin Sykes
    Mar 30, 2012
    In this opinion piece, the authors argue for innovative uses of technology and new forms of social giving to catalyze the MENA region’s philanthropic potential.
    Country:
    • Regional
    Topic:
    • Microenterprise
    • Social Entrepreneurship
  • Author: 
    Sep 30, 2011
    This case study reviews a joint Youth Loan Fund project undertaken by Silatech and Al-Amal Microfinance Bank (AMB) in 2009 to facilitate access to loan capital and non-financial support to young Yemenis aged between 18 and 30.
    Country:
    • Yemen
    Topic:
    • Microenterprise
  • Author: 
    Ammar Al-Waell, Lara Storm
    Mar 31, 2011
    In this case study, Al-Amal Microfinance Bank discusses techniques for providing young people with appropriate financial services, including staff training and youth-friendly marketing and delivery channels.
    Country:
    • Yemen
    Topic:
    • Microenterprise
  • Author: 
    David Beauchamp, Pawan G. Patil, Ramakant Vempati
    Jan 31, 2011
    This discussion paper highlights areas where strategic investment in Morocco is likely to create jobs and have strong economic returns.
    Country:
    • Morocco
    Topic:
    • Employability
    • SME Development
  • Author: 
    David Beauchamp, Pawan G. Patil, Ramakant Vempati
    Jan 31, 2011
    This report quantifies the economic impact that innovative job training programs in the construction industry could have across the Yemeni economy, using the Al-Rayyan Hills construction project as an example.
    Country:
    • Yemen
    Topic:
    • Employability
  • Author: 
    Nov 30, 2010
    This is the third edition of The Silatech Index: Voices of Young Arabs report series.
    Country:
    • Regional
    Topic:
    • Mindset Outreach
    • Knowledge and Research
  • Author: 
    Ehaab Abdou, Amina Fahmy, Diana Greenwald, Jane Nelson
    Apr 30, 2010
    This joint report—published by Silatech, the Middle East Youth Initiative, the Wolfensohn Center for Development, and the Dubai School of Government—lays a foundation for a better understanding of the importance of social entrepreneurship in the Middle East.
    Country:
    • Regional
    Topic:
    • Social Entrepreneurship
    • Civic Engagement
  • Author: 
    Jan 31, 2010
    The Silatech Index: Voices of Young Arabs is Silatech’s and Gallup’s second report on young people’s perceptions about job creation and the business environment in their respective countries.
    Country:
    • Regional
    Topic:
    • Mindset Outreach
    • Knowledge and Research
  • Author: 
    Jun 30, 2009
    This report, The Silatech Index: Voices of Young Arabs, a Silatech study prepared in partnership with Gallup, measures and analyzes attitudes of almost 20,000 young Arabs with respect to their hopes and desires in life, human capital, work, entrepreneurship, and obstacles to success.
    Country:
    • Regional
    Topic:
    • Mindset Outreach
    • Knowledge and Research

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