SDG: 8. Decent Work and Economic Growth

UP-SKILLING IN EDUCATION

With a distinct demographic advantage, India has adopted many reforms in the education and skilling spaces to provide its students with a competitive edge in employment and entrepreneurship. The delivery models, however, have been seen lacking, with a high rate of graduate unemployability due to non-focus on building employability skills and increased academic burden. These […]

EMPLOYABILITY AMONG GRADUATES

UNLEASH Hack Malawi focuses on the long-standing issue of increasing joblessness among graduates. In the last few years, more and more young people are graduating from tertiary institutions, yet unemployment among them is also on the rise. Malawi has the capacity for industrial growth, a budding agricultural sector, and increasing economic potential. However, with few […]

YOUTH IN THE LABOR MARKET

UNLEASH Hack Yemen focuses on the urgent issue of youth unemployment and the weak alignment between higher education and labor market needs. In Yemen, youth unemployment exceeds 48%, and more than 60% of university graduates struggle to find jobs that match their qualifications. This disconnect limits young people’s economic participation and stifles innovation, which is […]

BRIDGING EDUCATION AND SKILL GAPS

UNLEASH Hack Nigeria focuses on the challenge of access to quality education and skills development for young people in communities in Nigeria. Young people in towns, less developed communities, and sometimes in large cities encounter challenges like infrastructure limitations, high costs, and other barriers  to acquiring the skills needed in a tech-driven world. Despite the […]

REVIVING CITIES AND CRAFTS

UNLEASH Hack India tackles a shared global concern – whether it is Japan, India, or Indonesia, the traditional crafts and artisan communities face rapid decline, economic stagnation, and fading intergenerational knowledge. Once-vibrant craft cities are turning into ghost towns. This Hack explores how AI can help revive these ecosystems by simplifying complex craft sector data, […]

HIGHER EDUCATION PATHWAYS AND CAREER BUILDING

In Afghanistan, women and girls above age 12 have difficulty attending in-person schools and universities, leaving particularly women university students marginalized and voiceless. This Hack addresses the urgent need to create alternative, inclusive solutions for higher education and career development. By equipping Afghan youth to co-design innovative online models – ranging from scholarship mentorship to […]

ISLAND ECO-INNOVATION

In Jamaica, deforestation, marine degradation, and the impacts of climate change threaten biodiversity and economic stability. UNLEASH Hack Jamaica aims to harness the creativity and digital skills of Jamaica’s youth and environmental experts to develop innovative solutions that address these pressing environmental challenges and build sustainable livelihoods. By fostering a collaborative platform for ideation and […]

TRANSFORMING INDUSTRIES WITH TECHNOLOGY

UNLEASH Hack India focuses on the transformative potential of technology to address critical challenges tied to SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities). Bangalore, India’s Silicon Valley, boasts a thriving startup ecosystem and a dynamic culture of innovation, making it the ideal […]