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YEDIS Session is now Accessible on the World Bank Website

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Exciting news! The full video of the Youths Enterprise Development and Innovation Society (YEDIS) official session is now available on the World Bank website. The session, “Advancing Homegrown Economy through Sustainable Infrastructure and Skills Development in Africa”, was moderated by YEDIS Executive Director, Rafiu Akinpelu Olaore, during the World Bank and International Monetary Fund Civil […]

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Fostering Partnership to Unleash Action for Growth – Rafiu Olaore

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On October 17, 2025, Chief Rafiu Olaore delivered an inspiring message about the future of job creation and economic empowerment at the recent World Bank Civil Society Policy Forum in Washington, DC. As a key representative for the African Western and Central Regions at the World Bank Group and IMF Civil Society Policy Forum and

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YEDIS Hosted Official Session of The World Bank CSPF

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On October 15, 2025, a momentous event unfolded in the World Bank Group headquarters in Washington, DC, as the Youths Enterprise Development and Innovation Society (YEDIS) proudly hosted the official session of the World Bank Group Civil Society Policy Forum. This exciting gathering brought together a diverse array of passionate leaders and visionaries dedicated to

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Waste Management: YEDIS Empowers Vulnerable Women Small Business Owners

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On 14 May 2025, the Youths Enterprise Development and Innovation Society (YEDIS) hosted a capacity-building and empowerment program targeting nearly 100 vulnerable women who own small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Osun State, Nigeria. The training theme was “Environmental Sustainability: Enhancing Waste Management Practices to Promote Business Development.” The program was delivered in Yoruba, the

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Rafiu Olaore’s Presentation at the UN Conference in Kampala, Uganda on 10 April 2025

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Eleventh Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD), 6 – 11 April 2025. SDG 8: Decent Job and Economic Growth High-Level Session, Chaired by Her Excellency, Hon. Justice Lumumba, Minister for General Duties, Office of the Prime Minister, Uganda. Your Excellency and esteemed leaders of Africa, My name is Rafiu Olaore, and

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