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In 1960, when 17 African nations declared independence from colonial rule, the United Nations reinvested itself. Fast forward to today, Africa and parts of Asia are home to the largest generation of young people in history.
On the next episode of World's Toughest Job, we ask: Can the next Secretary-General deliver for the world's young people and young countries?
World’s Toughest Job is a co-production of Foreign Policy and the @unfoundation.
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In 1960, when 17 African nations declared independence from colonial rule, the United Nations reinvested itself. Fast forward to today, Africa and parts of Asia are home to the largest generation of young people in history.
On the next episode of World's Toughest Job, we ask: Can the next Secretary-General deliver for the world's young people and young countries?
World’s Toughest Job is a co-production of Foreign Policy and the @unfoundation.
Explore ideas, essentials, and commentary on the future of global cooperation and the UN secretary-general race at regroupplaybook.org
Follow and listen to more episodes of World’s Toughest Job: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worlds-toughest-job/id1894846765
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