The Importance of Youth in Global Politics

Youth are regularly held up as the world’s future leaders, but institutions often fail to consider their input in the present. Following the IMF/ World Bank Annual Meeting in Washington DC, Young Diplomats of Canada - Dael Vasquez and Shayaan Kaleem - explore why youth matter in global politics by interviewing guests on the impact that the IMF and World Bank have on youth around the world.

Guests:

James Clark is an Advisor in the Office of the Executive Director for Canada, Ireland and the Caribbean to the World Bank Group. He holds a Master's of Public Policy from University of Toronto, and previously held roles at the Canadian Ministry of Finance, and Global Affairs Canada.

Caroline Ng is a fourth year University of New South Wales Business Information Systems Co-op scholar. She is pursuing a career in cyber security, combining her passions for technology and keeping people safe.

Marko Golubovac is studying towards his Bachelor's of Commerce at The University of Melbourne, majoring in Finance and Marketing. He is passionate about strengthening sustainability practices in business and is writing a domestic policy proposal on climate change induced migration.

Producers:

Dael Vasquez-Hernandez, Head Delegate

Shayaan Ali Kaleem, Communications Coordinator

Connor Fraser - Executive Producer