World Bank Youth Summit 2018: Unleashing the Power of Human CapitalDecember 3-4, 20181818 H St NW, Washington, DC 20433 Established in 2013, the Youth Summit is an annual event held by the World Bank Group (WBG) to engage with youth globally on the most pressing topics facing their generation. The primary goals of the Summit are to (1) empower youth to explore innovative ideas for tackling development challenges, (2) provide youth with the tools to build and engage in impactful projects, and (3) promote dialogue between youth, the WBG, and other key stakeholders globally. This year’s theme
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