Across West Africa, thousands of young people are earning a living in jobs that are often overlooked but remain essential to everyday life. From street vending and car washing to construction, domestic work and mobile-money services, young workers in the informal sector are creating livelihoods, providing essential services and keeping local economies moving. In The Gambia, the latest youth labour market snapshot shows that 84.5 percent of young people are in informal employment, underscoring the importance of this sector to the country’s young population. This edition focuses on the role of Youth in West Africa’s Informal Sector .