This area of learning focuses on creating opportunities for economic and social development for people and communities, by fostering links between talent, technology, entrepreneurship, investment and partnerships.

Its approach seeks to address the challenges of the digital, green and economic transitions through integrated solutions that strengthen skills, drive job creation and contribute to the prosperity of local areas.

Skills development for the future aims to support people in developing the skills and talents that will put them in a strong position in today’s labour market.

The resources provided reflect the experience of the Aga Khan Foundation in promoting employability, drawing on lessons learnt from initiatives such as Bytes4Future, capacity-building programmes for the green economy, business acceleration projects and strategies to support entrepreneurs and small businesses. These resources are intended for professionals, organisations, decision-makers and development actors interested in building more inclusive and sustainable responses to the challenges of employment, skills development and economic growth.