Africa Youth Employment
Real-time data for the Sustainable Development Goals
Through real-time data, deep modelling and global partnerships, we help leaders create millions of decent jobs across Africa.
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Data for the world's biggest decisions.
We develop datasets and tools that track the Sustainable Development Goals in real time: emissions, jobs, poverty, hunger, water scarcity and health. Combining new data sources with advanced modelling, we help people and organisations make data-driven decisions on the world's biggest challenges.
SDG Projects
Real-time clocks tracking global progress.
New graphic report
young people aged 15 to 35 live in the WAEMU region — 36% of its total population.
WAEMU Youth Employment Outlook
A data-led graphic report on West Africa's fastest-growing youth population: growth to 2040, informality, agriculture, poverty and the NEET gender gap.
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Impact Areas
Tracking SDGs in real time.
We measure SDGs in real time — poverty, hunger, water scarcity, gender and health. Tap any goal to explore live clocks and country data.
Explore all 17 goals →No Poverty
Zero Hunger
Good Health
Quality Education
Gender Equality
Clean Water
Clean Energy
Decent Work
Innovation
Reduced Inequality
Sustainable Cities
Responsible Use
Climate Action
Life Below Water
Life On Land
Peace & Justice
Partnerships
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