In partnership with Mastercard Foundation, the Youth Think Tank is a youth-led research network. It trains and mentors young people to conduct research, collect evidence, and document youth needs, challenges, and aspirations. 

In 2020, the Youth Think Tank conducted youth-led research asking the question “how can development practitioners, policymakers, and academics better support small-scale entrepreneurs to expand their businesses and create employment opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa?”. This research report provides valuable youth insights into the challenges and opportunities that exist for small-scale entrepreneurs. Beyond this, it also sheds light on how young entrepreneurs are coping with the COVID-19 pandemic.