“Youth represent an estimated 40% of the local job market, proving a driving force in the economic development of the nation. (CAMPASS)… Entrepreneurship can be an effective way to include migrants and refugees in local economies and enhance their positive contributions by sharing knowledge and entrepreneurial spirit, creating new market opportunities, and generating employment… In this vein, IOM supports the establishment of Egyptian and migrant entrepreneurial activities… In 2019-2020, IOM Egypt cooperated with the social enterprise, Youthink Green, to promote green businesses and environmental entrepreneurship among migrants and Egyptians… Another example is the engagement of IOM with the Egyptian expatriates, where we develop mechanisms to facilitate sharing expertise and invest human and financial resources in the development and growth of their region of origin… Entrepreneurship is the solution to economic growth It brings a joint venture between Egyptians and migrants. But equally importantly, it promotes a social inclusive society”, said Laurent de Boeck, IOM Chief of Mission to Egypt, during the Youth Entrepreneurship Summit 2021. Read the full speech here: http://egypt.iom.acsitefactory.com/youth-entrepreneurship-summit-2021