SPARK

Date Shared:

Monday, March 24, 2014 - 10:30

Countries and areas:

Netherlands, Ghana, Morocco, Suriname, Afghanistan, Iraq, Somalia

2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:

Goal 4: Quality education

Targets that could benefit from the potential of migration and migrants

GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:

Objective 18: Invest in skills development and facilitate mutual recognition of skills, qualifications and competences

Objective 19: Create conditions for migrants and diasporas to fully contribute to sustainable development in all countries

Contributors:

Civil Society

Chairmanship:

Sweden 2013-2014

Tags:

Migration and Education, Brain Drain and Brain Gain, Capacity Building, Children and Youth, Local Development, Empowerment and Rights of Migrants

Summary:

There is little support for students and entrepreneurs in regions affected by conflict, the climate crisis or displacement. Even when education is available, it is hard, if not impossible, for motivated, talented young people to access the labour market. Spark has 25 years of experience in develops higher education and entrepreneurship for young people in conflict and post-conflict zones, allowing them to develop a cross-sector approach that opens up pathways to employment for potential entrepreneurs.

By uniting the private sector, local government and other key partners, Spark builds enabling environments that allow young people to start and scale up their own businesses. Their success boosts local economies and rebuilds communities.

Link:

For more information: http://www.spark-online.org

GFMD Source:

GFMD 2013-2014 - RT 2.2 Background Paper 'Facilitating positive development impacts of diaspora engagement in skills transfers, investments and trade between countries of residence and origin'