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YEDIS advocates for Meaningful youth Employment at WTO Public Forum 2024

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During the World Trade Organization Public Forum in Geneva, Switzerland, on 11 September 2024, the YEDIS Executive Director, Rafiu Olaore, was honored to participate as a panelist at the “Knowledge Cafe: Trade for Peace Session .” In this capacity, he emphasized the criticality of meaningful youth employment, inclusive trade, and women’s empowerment as essential elements […]

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A Briefing with WTO Staff about the YEDIS Initiative in Geneva, Switzerland

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On the 11th of September 2024, Rafiu Olaore, the Chief Executive Officer of the Youth Enterprise Development and Innovation Society (YEDIS), conducted a comprehensive briefing on the YEDIS Initiative with Grace Hu, an intern at the World Trade Organization (WTO), during the WTO Public Forum held in Geneva, Switzerland. YEDIS, a non-governmental organization in Nigeria,

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Policy Brief on Food Systems, Hunger, and Poverty.

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The Youth Enterprise Development and Innovation Society (YEDIS) and multi-stakeholder organizations within the ‘C20 Brazil Working Group 2’ have collaboratively developed a Policy Brief focusing on Food Systems, Hunger, and Poverty. The Steering Committee approved the policy brief for discussion at the C20 Brazil 2024 summit. The document is accessible via the following link: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:EU:d3fe0eed-0214-4e22-b78b-e87719021ac1

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Creating a Favorable Business Environment: Leveraging SMEs’ Adaptability and Agility – Keynote Speech by Rafiu Olaore

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YEDIS CEO Rafiu Akinpelu Olaore served as a Guest Speaker at the Biennial General Reunion of the OSCOTECH Professional Accountant Alumni at the Osun State College of Technology, Esa Oke, Osun State, Nigeria, on 7 September 2024. The presentation underscores the significance of effective Public-Private partnerships and stakeholder collaboration in creating a conducive environment and

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The Role of Civil Society Organizations in Community Development

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A Keynote Speech by Dr. Rafiu Akinpelu Olaore, Executive Director of Youths Enterprise Development and Innovation Society (YEDIS), Osogbo, Nigeria, at Aduragbemi Foundation Award Ceremony, Iba, Osun State, Nigeria on 31 August 2024. Download the Presentation here

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YEDIS at the “Nigerian Civil Society Consultative Forum on the Summit of the Future”

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The Youths Enterprise Development and Innovation Society (YEDIS) team actively participated in the Nigerian Civil Society Consultative Forum on the Summit of the Future, organized by the United Nations Information Centre, Abuja, Nigeria. The event occurred at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs in Victoria Island, Lagos, on August 22, 2024. YEDIS Executive Director Dr.

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IYD 2024: Bridging the Gender Digital Gap and Enhancing Youth Employability by Rafiu Olaore

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On the 17th of August 2024, Dr Rafiu Olaore, the CEO of YEDIS, participated as a Distinguished Panel Speaker at the observance of International Youth Day 2024. The event was hosted by the Strong Enough Girls’ Empowerment Initiative (SEGEI) in Abuja and The Tribe Africa. The 2024 International Youth Day theme is “From Clicks to

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The Federal Polytechnic Ayede, Nigeria (FEDPA) Partners with YEDIS for Entrepreneurship Development.

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The Youths Enterprise Development and Innovation Society – YEDIS and the Federal Polytechnic Ayede – FEDPA, Nigeria, established a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 30 July 2024 to enrich the Institution’s Entrepreneurship and Skills Development program for the collective benefit of the Institution, its personnel, and the student body. This partnership represents a notable

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Crown University International honored Olaore with a Doctorate Degree for His Outstanding Philanthropic Initiative.

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Chief Rafiu Akinpelu Olaore, Executive Director of YEDIS, was conferred with a Doctor of Business Administration (honoris causa) by Crown University International (CUI) in the USA on 27 July 2024. This esteemed recognition was bestowed upon him for his exceptional philanthropic initiative. The conferment occurred at the UNILAG (hybrid), Lagos, marking a significant milestone in

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Seminar on Utilizing Digital Technology and Entrepreneurship to Enhance Job Prospects

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Civil Society Briefing Note: Addressing the Shortfalls in the Revised Draft of the UN Pact for the Future.

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YEDIS (yedis.org) has collaborated with twenty-two (22) prominent international non-governmental organizations, including the Global Initiative for Economic, Social & Cultural Rights (GI-ESCR) and UNESCO, to compile a thorough and nuanced set of recommendations to bolster the revised draft of the United Nations Pact for the Future. They meticulously outlined the recommendations in a comprehensive briefing

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Certificate of Achievement in Intercultural Communication Skills

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Congratulations! We are excited to announce that YEDIS CEO Amb. Rafiu Olaore has been honored with the Certificate of Achievement in Intercultural Communication Skills and Professional Skills Badge by the British Council UK. More information is available Here

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Understanding Intercultural Communication Skills for Global Peace and Security. 

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The Executive Director of the Youths Enterprise Development and Innovation Society (YEDIS) Rafiu Akinpelu Olaore recommended promoting global peace and security through understanding intercultural communication skills at the British Council Intercultural Communication Skills Training Course held from 16 March to 4 May 2024. Rafiu Olaore suggested that understanding individuals’ cultures and ways of interaction would

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Improving Waste Management in Procurement Practices.

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Video Link The Founder of the Youths Enterprise Development and Innovation Society (YEDIS) and a Chief Lecturer in the Procurement and Supply Chain Management Department of Osun State Polytechnic Iree, Rafiu Akinpelu Olaore, emphasized the United Nations Environmental Program’s stance on climate change. He addressed procurement officers in Osun State, Nigeria, at the Chartered Institute

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Digitalization and Rural Entrepreneurship: The Pathways to Youth Employment, Peace and Prosperity. 

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#2024UNCSC #SDG #WeCommit Video Link Introduction.  The United Nations selected and approved the off-site workshop proposal submitted by the Youths Enterprise Development and Innovation Society (YEDIS) for 2024 UN Civil Society Conference in Nairobi Kenya from 9 – 10 May 2024.  YEDIS partnered with Truine Foundation to organize an off-site workshop titled, “Digitalization and Rural

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Quality Education: Introduction of Digital Entrepreneurship for gainful employment, Peace and Prosperity.

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#2024UNCSC #WeCommit #UN The Founder and Executive Director of the Youths Enterprise Development and Innovation Society (YEDIS) Rafiu Olaore suggested including Digital Technology and Rural Entrepreneurship education in the school curriculum to enhance quality education for advancing youth employment, peace, and prosperity. He emphasized the need for quality education for underserved youth to promote gainful

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Digitalization and Rural Entrepreneurship: The Pathways to Youth Employment, Peace and Prosperity

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An Approved Off-site Workshop of the 2024 United Nations Civil Society Conference, 9 – 10 May 2024 at the UN Office in Nairobi, Kenya. #2024UNCSC #WECOMMIT The Youths Enterprise Development and Innovation Society (YEDIS), in partnership with the Triune Foundation, organizes the off-site workshop of the 2024 UN Civil Society Conference to explore the challenges

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 United Nations Approved YEDIS to host an Off-site Workshop Session of the 2024 UN Civil Society Conference in Nairobi, Kenya. 

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Exciting News! The Founder of the Youths Enterprise Development and Innovation Society (YEDIS), Amb. Rafiu Akinpelu Olaore’s initiative earned global recognition, as the United Nations (UN) selected his proposal to host a Workshop Session of the UN Civil Society Conference in Nairobi, Kenya, from 9 to 10 May 2024.  YEDIS CEO and Chief Lecturer at

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The World Bank Group Youth Inclusion Seminar Series.

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The World Bank Group held a seminar titled “Strengthening Voices, Shaping Future: Insights from Nigeria’s Young Parliamentarians.” on 3 April 2024 in Abuja, Nigeria. YEDIS Executive Director Rafiu Olaore attended the event and commented as follows. Nigeria’s government regularly introduces youth development policies and invests heavily in entrepreneurship education and skills acquisition programs, but these

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YEDIS Empowered Underserved Young Artisans with Grants and Entrepreneurial Skills.

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Youths Enterprise Development and Innovation Society (YEDIS), in partnership with Elites Club of Aagba, organized a one-day Entrepreneurship and Capacity-Building Workshop titled ‘Enhancing Entrepreneurial Skills of Young Artisans in the Aagba Community, Osun State, Nigeria, on 9 March 2024 from 9 am to 6 pm. Aagba is among marginalized communities in Osun State, with many

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Tadamon Crowdfunding Academy in Nigeria Graduation Certificate.

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Youths Enterprise Development & Innovation Society (YEDIS) became a Graduate of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and Islamic Development Bank (ISDB) – TADAMON Crowdfunding Academy in Nigeria after four months of extensive training and successful examination between November 2023 and February 2024. YEDIS is a grassroots nonprofit youth-serving organization that promotes entrepreneurship education,  youth

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Written Inputs on the Zero Draft of the Pact for the Future

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Dear colleagues, Check out the Youths Enterprise Development and Innovation Society’s (YEDIS) valuable insights on the United Nations’ “Zero Draft of the Pact for the Future” and YEDIS’s input listing on the United Nations Website. https://www.un.org/en/summit-of-the-future/pact-for-the-future-zero-draft

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Together for the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals

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Together for the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Agenda 2030. Diversify your career progression through extracurricular activities and United Nations Volunteering jobs to gain leadership, productive networking, and professional relevance. A little social effort makes a significant impact. Let us support the Government with our professional skills to solve local, national, and global

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Revolutionizing Polytechnic Education with Sustainable Development Goals

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Check out YEDIS Executive Director Rafiu Akinpelu Olaore’s Presentation on ‘Revolutionizing Polytechnic Education with Sustainable Development Goals in the Post-COVID Era. ‘  31 Jan 2024. Link: Revolutionizing Polytechnic Education with Sustainable Development Goals Video recording

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A Panelist at the United Nations Intergovernmental process for the Declaration on Future Generations. 

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Video Link YEDIS Executive Director Mr. Rafiu Olaore was honoured as a Panelist on 16th January 2024 at the United Nations informal consultations on the Intergovernmental process for the Declaration on Future Generations as part of the preparatory process of the Summit of the Future. The meeting was co-facilitated by His Excellency Mr. Brian Christopher

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Rural Entrepreneurship Initiatives and the Influence of Digitalization on the Sub-Sahara Rural Region Population Prosperity

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Interview Between Mr Rafiu Akinpelu Olaore, Executive Director at Youths Enterprise Development & Innovation Society (YEDIS), Nigeria and Mr Michael Herglotz, an Academic Researcher at Vienna University of Economics and Business, Europe. Date: 16 June 2023.    Venue: Zoom (online) Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=os8m7vtsm1M (Transcript edited) Download File PDF Michael Herglotz: Okay. I just started to record.

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Transcript of Feedback/Interview from YEDIS Agri-preneurs’ Beneficiaries

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Video Link Location: Palm oil Producing center, Ila Road, Obaagun, Osun State, Nigeria.  Date: 20 December 2023 Interviewer: Mrs Oluwakemi Oyeniyi, YEDIS Marketing Team Member.  Respondents: Translator: Mr Abass Opeyemi, YEDIS Youth Coordinating Team Member.  Question:- How many branches do you have here at Obaagun?  1st Respondent:- We have seven (7) units, namely Oseni, Demola,

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Keynote Speech on SDG 9 and 10

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Video link YEDIS Executive Director Rafiu Akinpelu Olaore delivered the Keynote speech on United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria, at a workshop organized by Youths Enterprise Development and Innovation Society (YEDIS) on November 11, 2023, at Government Technical College Lecture Hall, Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria. The purpose was to educate

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Statement at the United Nations Summit of the Future Virtual Consultations

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YEDIS Executive Director, Rafiu Akinpelu Olaore’s statement at the United Nations Summit of the Future Virtual Consultations with Civil Society Organizations on 13 December 2023. Greetings! I am Rafiu Olaore, Executive Director at Youths Enterprise Development and Innovation Society (YEDIS) in Nigeria. YEDIS is a youth-focused NGO that promotes entrepreneurship education, youth employment, gender equality

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ADVOCACY AND ENLIGHTENMENT OF MARGINALIZED COMMUNITY PEOPLE ABOUT UNITED NATIONS SDGs AND STEM EDUCATION

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YEDIS sensitized and advocated the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Agenda 2030 and mentored over 100 marginalized people with Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) education and corporate entrepreneurship development skills. The free Empowerment workshop, with light refreshments, occurred on November 11, 2023, at Government Technical College Lecture Hall, Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria.

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YEDIS Report on World Bank Group – IMF 2023 Annual Meeting and Civil Society Policy Forum in Morroco.

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Youths Enterprise Development and Innovation Society (YEDIS) delegates participated in the World Bank Group – International Monetary Funds annual meeting and Civil Society Policy Forum held in Marrakech, Morocco, from 9 – 15 October 2023.  The forum united the policymakers, government officials and civil society leaders to deliberate on strategic and innovative solutions to global

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Empowerment Workshop at Ilase Ijesa, Osun State, Nigeria.

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Youths Enterprise Development and Innovation Society (YEDIS) empowered over 250 marginalized young people in Ilase Ijesa, Obokun local government, Osun State, Nigeria, on 23 September 2023. The workshop included business development training, digital marketing and networking strategies to advance their business. The objectives are to reduce poverty, promote gender equality and sustainable economic development. YEDIS

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Advocacy for Gender Equality and Women Empowerment

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YEDIS partners with COPESA (Community Participation and Empowerment Scheme Augmentation) to advocate for Government support for Gender Equality and Women Empowerment in Osun State, Nigeria. The SDG 4 and 5 Localization campaign occurred on 4 September 2023 at the Osun State Government office, Abere, Osogbo, Nigeria.The campaign seeks the support of the Government, community leaders,

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The Impact of Digitalization on Rural Entrepreneurship in Sub-Saharan Africa

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The interview between Mr Rafiu Akinpelu Olaore, Executive Director of the Youths Enterprise Development and Innovation Society (YEDIS), Nigeria and Mr Michael Herglotz, a researcher from Vienna University of Economics and Business, Europe. Watch the video here:https://youtu.be/os8m7vtsm1M?si=HE_jeQK6nb-mNwJE Youths Enterprise Development and Innovation Society (YEDIS) is an NGO that promotes entrepreneurship education, gender equality, youth employment

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CELEBRATION OF INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY 2023

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The Youths Enterprise Development and Innovation Society (YEDIS) organized a one-day seminar program to commemorate the celebration of 2023 International Youth Day on Sunday, 13th August 2023, among the teeming youths of Iragberi community in Egbedore Local Government Area, Osun State, Nigeria. YEDIS coordinators delivered lectures following the 2023 International Youth Day celebration theme, “Green

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Business Financing and Capacity-Building Workshops for Women-led SMEs

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Youths Enterprise Development and Innovation Society (YEDIS), in Partnership with Eloy Foundation and First Bank Plc, held capacity-building workshops for almost 500 young business women and girls on 15th July 2023 at Ooni’s Palace, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria. The empowerment included business development training and networking, mentorship, access to seed funds, and grant opportunities.  The

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YEDIS Equips Children with Entrepreneurship Education Skills and Learning Materials

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YEDIS Equips 60 Children with Entrepreneurship Education Skills and Learning Materials in Osogbo, Nigeria on 23rd June 2023. Supported by OlaSeffy Variety Stores, Nigeria. Video links: Mr Ogunrinade Ranti and Mr Ola Timothy Olalekan coordinated the entrepreneurship education training and distribution of educational materials. Alimah Olaore delivered a speech on the ‘Importance of Quality Education’

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Water Management in Agriculture to Promote Food Security and Youth Employment in Marginalized Communities.

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Agri-entrepreneurship Training Speech at the Capacity Building Workshop in Obaagun, Osun State, Nigeria.  Organized by Youths Enterprise Development & Innovation Society (YEDIS) on May 26, 2023.  Water Management Water management plays a significant role in agricultural productivity, climate resilience, youth employment, and economic development. Water is the primary food production factor rural communities need to

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Donation of palm oil production materials to m300 marginalized agribusiness women

Capacity Building Workshop and Empowerment of Marginalized Agribusiness Women and Girls

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Youths Enterprise Development and Innovation Society (YEDIS) is a nonprofit organization in Nigeria that promotes entrepreneurship education, youth employment and community development. YEDIS organized the capacity building workshop and empowerment of over 300 women and girls in palm oil and palm kernel seeds production on May 26th 2023, in Obaagun community, Osun State, Nigeria and

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Encouraging Quality Education in Marginalized Community

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To encourage quality education in the marginalized community, YEDIS donated four White Marker Boards to a Nursery School in Ikirun, Nigeria on 20th May 2023.

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Entrepreneurship, Digital Skills, and Healthcare Workshop for Advancing Youth Education and Decent Employment.

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Youth Enterprise Development & Innovation Society (YEDIS) is a nonprofit organization that promotes entrepreneurship education, youth employment, and underserved community development.   YEDIS, in collaboration with Olaseffy Variety Stores, organized a workshop on entrepreneurship, digital skills, and healthcare services to advance quality education and employment for young people between the ages of fourteen (14) and twenty

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United Nations World Data Forum 2023: Report by YEDIS 

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Youths Enterprise Development and Innovation Society (YEDIS) is a non-profit organization in Nigeria that promotes entrepreneurship education, youth employment, and community development.  YEDIS Executive Director Mr. Rafiu Olaore and Mr. Patrick Ilori, YEDIS Ambassador in Austria/Europe, participated (virtually) at the United Nations World Data Forum, held in Hangzhou, China, from 23rd – 27th April 2023. 

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Global Partnership for Effective Development Co-operation

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YEDIS Executive Director, Mr. Rafiu Olaore at the Global Partnership for Effective Development Co-operation (GPEDC) side event, ‘A New Way of Monitoring Development Co-operation: Towards Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue and Action’ UN Financing for Development (FfD) Forum, 19th April 2023 in New York, USA. Youths Enterprise Development & Innovation Society (YEDIS).https://yedis.org

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World Bank Group and IMF Spring Meeting & Civil Society Policy Forum

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The YEDIS Executive Director, Mr. Rafiu Olaore, participated (in-person) at the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund Spring Meeting and Civil Society Policy Forum, held from 10th – 16th April 2023, in Washington DC, USA.  The Dialogue sessions and workshops attended include,  *Creating a Collaborative Roadmap for Digitization: Closing the digital divide to Address

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Entrepreneurship and Capacity Building Seminar for Youth

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The Youths Enterprise Development & Innovation Society (YEDIS), in collaboration with Joint Minds Club, Iree chapter, Osun State Nigeria, organized an Entrepreneurship and Capacity-Building Seminar for 350 young people on 30th March 2023 between the hours of 10 am to 2 pm in Iree. The seminar emphasized the effects of climate change on youth employment,

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WORKSHOP ON BUSINESS PLAN PROPOSAL WRITING TO FACILITATE YOUTH DECENT JOB OPPORTUNITIES

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YEDIS organized a workshop on Business Plan Proposal Writing for one hundred and ten (110) young people comprising seventy-five females and thirty-five males in the Iree community, Osun State, Nigeria, on the 29th of March, 2023.  The purpose is to advance their business development skills and facilitate their access to learning about decent job opportunities. 

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International Day of Education 2023 celebration

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Youths Enterprise Development & Innovation Society (YEDIS) celebrated the International Day of Education on the 24th of January 2023 with 135 pupils between the ages of 2 and 14 in Ikirun, Nigeria. The event was held at Love of God Nursery and Primary School, Ikirun, Osun State, Nigeria, from 9 am to 12 pm.  YEDIS

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SUCCESSFUL YOUTH EMPLOYMENT POLICIES IN AFRICA.

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Excerpt of the Presentation by Rafiu Olaore as a Panelist at the African Institute for Economic Development and Planning of the United Nations (UN_IDEP) Conference on Policy Dialogue on Youth Employment, 22nd December 2022 in Senegal.  It is a great pleasure to share my views on SUCCESSFUL YOUTH EMPLOYMENT POLICIES IN AFRICA.  As we all

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16 Essential Areas of Improvement in the Entrepreneurship Education Program

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Background Information Entrepreneurship Education (EEd) was introduced and made mandatory in the Nigeria Polytechnics in 2011 by the Federal Government to promote job opportunities, innovation, and economic growth. In 2013, Mr Abdu Kofarmata, Desk Officer in charge of entrepreneurship program and education, National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), asserted that any polytechnic that does not

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Crucial Factors that Hinder the Roles of Women in Economic Development.

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Written by Zainab Sodeeq, member, Youths Enterprise Development & Innovation Society (YEDIS), Nigeria.  Over the years, girls and women have been marginalized in underdeveloped societies; they frequently have minor or no roles to play and receive less education. Women’s psychological makeup and reproductive responsibility can be linked to these obstacles that women confront because their

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