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What does it mean?
The author states that young people are the most valuable resource in the world.
In plain terms
Young people are the most important resource we have.
What can you take from it?
Investing in youth is investing in the future.

Where it applies

  • education
  • policy
  • mentorship

Putting it to work

  • youth programs
  • education policy
  • mentorship

Questions to consider

  • Why are young people valuable?
  • How do we invest in youth?

Another view

Value is subjective and other groups also contribute greatly.

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