<p>Co-hosts Merissa Khurma and Imad Shawa sat down with UNICEF’s youth expert at Jordan’s country office, Giorgia Varisco, to learn more about what she sees as the most pressing challenges and promising solutions facing youth. Giorgia detailed the organization’s work to address Jordan’s high youth unemployment - particularly among women - with an emphasis on preparing young people for the world of work.</p>

Co-hosts Merissa Khurma and Imad Shawa sat down with UNICEF’s youth expert at Jordan’s country office, Giorgia Varisco, to learn more about what she sees as the most pressing challenges and promising solutions facing youth. Giorgia detailed the organization’s work to address Jordan’s high youth unemployment - particularly among women - with an emphasis on preparing young people for the world of work.

On Youth in Jordan from UNICEF's Youth Head

On the Riyada podcast, hosts Merissa Khurma and Rajae Sahouri speak with new and seasoned entrepreneurs from the Middle East and North Africa region to share their successes, challenges, and lessons learned, as well as special appearances by investors, educators, and government officials. The Riyada podcast serves as a bridge between Washington D.C. policymakers and diaspora networks in the U.S. and entrepreneurs based in the region to enhance understanding of the entrepreneurship scene in MENA and encourage collaboration with American companies and innovators.

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