Peaceful and prosperous societies require the trust and active participation of their youth populations. This research series uncovers the aspirations and needs of young people around the world, focusing on countries that are experiencing significant change. It aims to ensure that young people’s interests are properly represented in policies that are impacting their lives and shaping their futures. The full research dataset is currently being deposited with the UK Data Service and will be made available alongside information provided on each report page.

Next Generation reports

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October 2019

Next Generation Ethiopia

Next Generation Ethiopia explores the attitudes, aspirations and needs of young people across the country.

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June 2019

Next Generation Myanmar

Next Generation Myanmar explores the attitudes, aspirations and needs of young people across the country.

Next Generation Germany
May 2019

Next Generation Germany

This study explores the attitudes, aspirations and needs of young people across Germany, looking at education, employment, immigration and identity.

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March 2019

Next Generation Sri Lanka

This report explores the attitudes, aspirations and needs of young people across Sri Lanka.

Next Generation Columbia students
December 2018

Next Generation Colombia

This preliminary report presents the early findings about what is known about young people in Columbia and the social conditions in which they live.

November 2018

Next Generation: Africa Overview

This publication brings together a review of previous Next Generation studies - Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa and Tanzania - drawing out commonalities and differences.

Next Generation briefs and overviews