Message from WYEF Committee

Welcome to the 2022 World Youth Economic Forum!

We hope that you’re ready to set sail on your voyage to conquer new realms of knowledge and to devise creative solutions to tackle some of the most pressing challenges of our time.

The theme of this year’s conference is Navigating The Future: Building Momentum Towards Global Economic Equity. We have continued to experience the ill- effects of the pandemic, and whilst economies are taking measures to improve their economic recovery, this recovery has largely been uneven. Organisations around the world are implementing measures to build a more sustainable and equitable future, but the pandemic has set us back further in our agenda to achieve this. An additional 100 million people are expected to enter extreme poverty by 2030, and amongst those disproportionately affected are low-wage or low-skilled workers in developing economies and vulnerable groups such as women and migrants. This represents a massive loss of potential by millions around the world to contribute their skills and talents to the global economy and to upgrade their own lives.

It is imperative that now, more than ever, we demonstrate solidarity in overcoming the challenge of rising inequality. This is our opportunity to reflect on ways to reboot and reinvent our business, economic, and financial systems so that we can unlock the potential for millions to contribute collectively to a prosperous future.

We eagerly await as you explore new ideas and brave new frontiers of possibilities to make this mission a reality. Do remember also to celebrate the little achievements along the way.

Now the quest officially begins - and we look forward to seeing you soon!

WYEF Committee