'Learning to Improve the World' book release about INJAZ by Harvard Professor Fernando Reimers.

'LEARNING TO IMPROVE THE WORLD' with INJAZ!

We are very proud to announce the publishing of the book "Learning to Improve the World" written by Harvard's Professor and educational expert, Fernando Reimers, that studies the impact of INJAZ's Company Program in six MENA countries including Lebanon.

Inspired by the vision of INJAZ Al Arab’s founder Soraya Salti, Professor Reimers undertook on an extensive study of INJAZ’s flagship Company Program in Lebanon and five other countries throughout the MENA region. As the world’s largest youth entrepreneurial program, the Company Program offers students the opportunity to transform their classrooms into start-ups, with the help of corporate mentors and entrepreneurs from the local business community. In total, 867 Company Program participants from the 2010-2011 school year were surveyed for Professor Reimers’ research.

In measuring the success of INJAZ’s approach, the book provides valuable insight for youth education programs across the globe. By embedding its programs in local schools and emphasizing public-private partnerships, INJAZ’s unique design of its module serves as a blueprint.

Lebanon had some of the most positive results. While only 69% felt they could successfully complete a job interview prior to the Company Program, this number leapt to 83% in the post-surveys. Another significant change was in the participants’ self-reported confidence in being hired in the private sector, which increased from 81% to 94% at the end of the program."

Reimers, Fernando (2018). Learning to Improve the World - Summary, p.5

Samar Dani, the Executive Director of INJAZ Lebanon, comments:
“INJAZ Lebanon is very appreciative of Professor Reimers’ expertise in his study of our Company Program. We are happy that the book is a success, and we hope our partners, students, and alumni will read “Learning to Improve the World” to gain the best possible understanding of how INJAZ makes a tangible difference in Arab youths’ lives and markedly accelerates their career skills development.”

Akef Aqrabawi, President & CEO of INJAZ Al-Arab, adds that:
“This book offers an in-depth study of the great role that the entrepreneurship education programs of INJAZ AL-Arab and Junior Achievement Worldwide play in advancing, empowering, and giving agency to youth. We are especially pleased with the impressive impact of INJAZ Lebanon’s Company Program and commend the INJAZ Lebanon team on their excellent work.”