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.

Next Generation reports

Group of Friends Riding Public Transport
October 2022

Next Generation Indonesia

Next Generation Indonesia explores the attitudes, aspirations and challenges shared by young Indonesians across the country.

Group of young men sitting on the floor, talking and laughing
May 2022

Next Generation: What We Know Briefs

This report explores the main themes from the Next Generation series: education and skills, local and global challenges, and political and civic engagement of young people.

Image of a young Polish woman sitting at a table on the street
June 2021

Next Generation Poland

This study captures the experiences, aspirations, ambitions and values of Poland’s youth.

A group of young women in a local protest in Lebanon waving flags.
June 2021

Next Generation Lebanon

Amidst a social uprising, economic and political challenges and a global pandemic, young people in Lebanon have their say at a crucial moment in the country’s history.

Young woman smiling
November 2020

Next Generation Nigeria

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

September 2020

Next Generation Italy

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

Next Generation briefs and overviews