IsDB Group Holds 14th Youth Development Forum in Baku

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group held its 14th Youth Development Forum yesterday under the theme “Youth Without Borders: Driving Shared Regional Prosperity.”

 The forum brought together government officials, development practitioners, youth leaders, entrepreneurs, and academics to explore ways of creating new opportunities for young people across IsDB member countries through greater regional integration.

 Held on the sidelines of the IsDB Group’s 2026 Annual Meetings in Baku under the theme “Regional Integration for Sustainable Prosperity,” the forum highlighted the role of regional integration in empowering youth and advancing shared economic growth and prosperity.

 Discussions focused on strengthening regional cooperation to support youth employment, entrepreneurship, mobility, innovation, and sustainable development. Participants examined ways to enhance collaboration among member countries and create an enabling environment that allows young people to contribute more effectively to economic and social development.

 The forum concluded with a call for stronger cooperation among governments, development institutions, academic organizations, the private sector, and youth groups to develop scalable solutions that empower young people and support sustainable regional development across IsDB member states.