Digital Youth Voices: Empowering Iraq’s Youth in the Digital Economy
About the Initiative
Digital Youth Voices is an initiative by Prosperia, in collaboration with GIZ, aimed at engaging young Iraqis in the digital economy. Through a large-scale interview campaign conducted via WhatsApp, we connect with youth across Iraq to gather insights on their challenges, aspirations, and opportunities in the digital job market.
How It Works
Using a custom-developed WhatsApp chatbot, we facilitate structured conversations where participants can share their perspectives through text and voice messages. By leveraging WhatsApp, we ensure that participation is accessible, convenient, and secure for young Iraqis.
Our Goals
1
Engage Young Iraqis
Connect with youth to understand their experiences with digital work opportunities.
2
Collect Valuable Insights
Gather data to inform policies that support digital employment.
3
Drive Policy Change
Provide evidence-based recommendations to decision-makers for improving youth participation in the digital economy.
Why WhatsApp?
WhatsApp is a widely used platform in Iraq, making it an effective and trusted communication tool. Through Digital Youth Voices, participants can respond to questions, share their experiences, and record voice notes, ensuring that every voice is heard and valued.
Get Involved
Are you a young Iraqi, policymaker, or stakeholder in the digital economy? Join Digital Youth Voices and be part of shaping the future of digital work opportunities in Iraq.
For inquiries, please contact: contact@prosperia.ai