▲On 24 September 2018 at the United Nations Headquarters (UNHQ) in New York, global pop group BTS who are UNICEF supporters at the launch of Generation Unlimited at Youth 2030, a High-Level event at the 73rd session of the UN General Assembly, which opened on 18 September at UNHQ.In September 2018, the world stands at the brink of defining demographic changes. More than 1.8 billion adolescents and young people ages 10-24 are poised to assume leadership roles in families, workplaces and communities. Nearly 60 per cent of them live in low-income and lower-middle-income countries many of which struggle to provide basic services and opportunities. By 2030, there will be nearly 2 billion young people aged 10 to 24, over 65 per cent will be 15 to 24. This significant population of young people, must learn to deal with a very different world, and can offer an unprecedented opportunity to improve lives, nations and economies. In countries where the working-age population grows larger than the dependent population, there is a potential for demographic dividend. When this large working-age population is constructively employed, overall productivity rises, standards of living improve and investment in human capital increases. With education, skills and empowerment, young people can make the most of their talents and potential and contribute to the peace and prosperity of their communities. A changing global economy is putting onus on them to acquire skills aligned with dynamic labour needs at a time when many education systems are struggling to deliver better learning outcomes. These skills are also in transition, as digitalisation and technological change makes many jobs vulnerable to automation, while at the same time creating new opportunities for those with adaptable knowledge and skills.(사진=유니세프)