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

A young Vietnamese man wearing jeans sits in front of a striking piece of art.
August 2020

Next Generation Vietnam

Next Generation Vietnam explores the attitudes, aspirations and needs of young people from across the country in the face of rapid social and political change.

two men leaning on piles of jeans in stall
January 2020

Next Generation Zimbabwe

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

young girl smiling wearing pink headscarf
October 2019

Next Generation Ethiopia

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

A smiling woman
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.

A woman smiling at the camera, another woman in the background wearing a sari.
March 2019

Next Generation Sri Lanka

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

Next Generation briefs and overviews