Editorial by Andrew Russell, UN Development Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative

15 July marks the World Youth Skills Day, a day when the world recognizes the value of helping young people to develop the skills necessary to contribute to better futures for all. While more and more young people have better opportunities for education and skills development than ever before, some 75 million adolescents globally are out of school, are deprived of a quality education, and unable to acquire the skills they need for a prosperous life.