Youth employment programmes cannot deliver lasting results without addressing persistent gender inequalities that shape labour market outcomes. Across sectors and geographies, young women continue to face structural barriers to entering work, remaining employed, and progressing into leadership roles. These barriers limit individual opportunity and constrain business growth.
This learning brief explains how CFYE integrates gender equality into youth employment initiatives and why this approach delivers stronger outcomes for women and businesses alike. It distills portfolio wide experience into practical lessons on setting targets, designing incentives, deploying technical assistance, and sustaining change.
