Global Philanthropy Forum

The world’s population is projected to rise to more than 9 billion by 2050. While the combination of low fertility and improved long-term health is shifting the burden for financial social services to a dwindling percentage of the workforce in the rich world, the young population is moving to cities at an ever growing rate throughout much of the world. This pattern of migration and settlement is stretching the capacity of governing institutions and nature’s resources. At the same time, this youthful population is tech-savvy, connected, and eager to contribute to a wave of innovation in web-based enterprise, as well as benefit from improved delivery of public sector services. Will demography be destiny? Or can the energies, talents and leadership skills of this youthful population be leveraged for the common good? And will the potential contributions of women and previously marginalized groups be maximized? Tsitsi Masiyiwa, Executive Chairperson, Higher Life Foundation   Kennedy Odede, F