An initiative of the Youth Employment Network, the Databank offers information on over 300 organizations and 450 projects in 16 West African countries, including organizational profiles, contact information, and project overviews. The resource is intended to:

• Give organizations an online presence that enhances their networking opportunities and facilitates information sharing.
• Provide a useful starting point for stakeholders looking to design or support youth employment projects by providing information on activities already implemented in West Africa and the challenges faced by each organization.
• Facilitate efforts to bring together complementary stakeholders and the create synergies.