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GYLP 2026 - Will Artificial Intelligence Widen the Economic Gap Between Nations?
Journalists and Writers Foundation JWFJWF Global Youth Leadership Programme 2026 Working Group on Economic Development Presents "Will Artificial Intelligence Widen the Economic Gap Between Developed and Developing Nations?" Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the global labor market—but its benefits are not equally distributed. While developed nations leverage AI to drive productivity and innovation, developing economies face a compounding crisis: the very jobs that sustain millions of young workers are being automated away, while the tools and skills needed to participate in the new AI economy remain out of reach. This pRead moreShow less
JWF Global Youth Leadership Programme 2026
Working Group on Economic Development Presents
"Will Artificial Intelligence Widen the Economic Gap Between Developed and Developing Nations?"
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the global labor market—but its benefits are not equally distributed. While developed nations leverage AI to drive productivity and innovation, developing economies face a compounding crisis: the very jobs that sustain millions of young workers are being automated away, while the tools and skills needed to participate in the new AI economy remain out of reach.
This panel convenes young voices from across the globe to confront the AI Divide head-on. Bringing together perspectives on labor economics, digital literacy, and policy, our speakers will examine how automation is disrupting traditional industries in the Global South, why the digital literacy gap is stifling youth entrepreneurship, and what governments and tech companies must do to build an AI-driven economy that works for everyone. This session is not just a conversation—it is a call to action for inclusive growth rooted in SDG #8.
SPEAKERS:
Selim Onal - The AI Divide: Future-Proofing Youth Employment in Developing Economies
Adnan Aboobaker - The impact of AI automation on traditional labor markets and outsourcing
Adil Ahmed - The digital literacy gap and its effect on youth entrepreneurship
Working Group on Economic Development Presents
"Will Artificial Intelligence Widen the Economic Gap Between Developed and Developing Nations?"
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the global labor market—but its benefits are not equally distributed. While developed nations leverage AI to drive productivity and innovation, developing economies face a compounding crisis: the very jobs that sustain millions of young workers are being automated away, while the tools and skills needed to participate in the new AI economy remain out of reach.
This panel convenes young voices from across the globe to confront the AI Divide head-on. Bringing together perspectives on labor economics, digital literacy, and policy, our speakers will examine how automation is disrupting traditional industries in the Global South, why the digital literacy gap is stifling youth entrepreneurship, and what governments and tech companies must do to build an AI-driven economy that works for everyone. This session is not just a conversation—it is a call to action for inclusive growth rooted in SDG #8.
SPEAKERS:
Selim Onal - The AI Divide: Future-Proofing Youth Employment in Developing Economies
Adnan Aboobaker - The impact of AI automation on traditional labor markets and outsourcing
Adil Ahmed - The digital literacy gap and its effect on youth entrepreneurship
