A labor training program aims at improving employment opportunities for youth, who typically are both relatively under-employed and in precarious jobs. The program has already benefited many youth and companies, and the model holds promise for future private sector collaboration.

Data from national surveys shows that the situation for youth employment in South America is precarious, and partly in light of Middle East instability, governments need to implement public-private measures to improve labor conditions for youth.

Fernando Prada of FORO writes,

Data from national surveys confirms that South American labor markets have improved along with the economies in the region. Table 1 shows three trends in labor markets for youths.

Some market-oriented countries, particularly Peru, have created a lending climate supportive of micro-enterprise, not only opening financing channels but including advisory and incubator services. This can help create employment opportunities for educated youth.

Fernando Prada of FORO writes,

FORO writes,

"A CG/LA Infrastructure LLC report was released during the 8th Annual Latin American Leadership Forum, which took place in Bogotá from the 21st to 23rd of April, 2010. This report estimated that investment in infrastructure will amount to US$ 450 billion in 2015, over 2% of the region’s GDP. However, the report notes that India and China are currently investing 6% and 10% of their GDP annually, respectively."

The Society for International Development writes, "Kenya Digital villages Project is creating centers across the country that provide a suite of services to the public via computers connected to the internet, digital cameras, printers, fax machines and other communication infrastructure."

The Kenyan ICT Board writes that the role of the PASHA Centres will include providing Kenyans in rural areas with access to information. This will serve:

• To enhance information as communities shall be exposed to news and trends that may positively impact their lives.

Jakarta will continue to face water supply and sanitation challenges, but some new financing schemes have emerged. However, they are marginally successful at supporting slum dwellers and could widen a healthy-sick, rich-poor inequality gap.

The Strategic Foresight Group writes,