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Inside this issue

• The power of technology to create new opportunities cannot be overestimated

• Companies in the developing world are being guided by enlightened self-interest - -

Content

Future hinges on keeping doors open

Fulfilling the potential of the world’s youth is an even tougher challenge in an economic crisis, writes Sarah Murray

Opinion: Seizing opportunity now will make the world fairer and safer

Justin Yifu Lin and Wendy Cunningham on addressing the needs of young people in the developing world

Technology: Better access can level the playing field

George Cole examines programmes that help bridge the digital divide

Development: Organisations wake up to the potential of young perspectives

There is growing evidence that development organisations are listening to young people and taking note of the roles they can play, says Andrew Baxter

Employment: Training helps develop key skills for work

Companies are being guided by enlightened self-interest, writes Rowenna Davis

Education: New college sets high standards to mould Africa’s future leaders

Sarah Murray talks to the founder of Ashesi University

Social entrepreneurs: Putting the public good ahead of profits

Rowenna Davis on the impact of pioneers with creative solutions

Activism: Youthful protesters help shape new kind of politics

Richard Lapper on a generation with different priorities from their parents