Youth

ADEA’s hopes, expectations and aspirations for African youth

Stefano De Cupis, Thursday, September 26, 2019 - 17:32

Africa is currently the youngest continent in the world. Over the next few decades, young Africans will play a critical role in the social and economic development of the continent. Ensuring they receive a quality education will be key.
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Developing youth skills to grow Africa’s digital economies

ADEA, Monday, August 12, 2019 - 17:59

To become more competitive and follow the fast pace of technological innovation globally, developing economies need to re-skill their workforce with the skills for the jobs of the future. Where does Africa’s developing economies fit into this trajectory?
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L’Afrique face au développement des compétences des jeunes

ADEA, Saturday, September 21, 2019 - 14:34

Face à la situation critique des jeunes africains en matière d'emploi, le Pôle de qualité inter-pays de l’ADEA sur le développement des compétences techniques et professionnelles (PQIP-DCTP) entend agir comme catalyseur des politiques et pratiques innovantes dans le champ de l’éducation et de la formation en Afrique.
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What does a quality education mean for African youth?

ADEA, Wednesday, August 26, 2020 - 22:16

On December 3, 2018, the United Nations General Assembly adopted with consensus the resolution 73/25 – co-authored by Nigeria and 58 other Member States – proclaiming January 24 as the International Day of Education, in celebration of the role of education for peace and development.
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Why is developing technical and vocational skills critical for young Africans?

ADEA, Monday, September 14, 2020 - 23:04

World Youth Skills Day represents an opportunity to renew the commitment to increase investment in youth empowerment. Offering vocational training to youth—particularly to girls and young women—provides them with the means to acquire work experience and find decent jobs to help improve their prospects.
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New technologies: threat or opportunity for Africa?

ADEA, Monday, September 14, 2020 - 23:15

Will emerging cutting-edge technologies increase the divide or provide an unprecedented opportunity in Africa? During the African Forum on Youth Skills and Enterprises in the Digital Age in Tunis last month, young entrepreneurs made it clear that they are comfortable and excited about the opportunities of this new era.
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The role of youth in education

ADEA, Friday, March 15, 2019 - 13:04

Recognizing the essential role that youth play in advocating for education, FAWE’s upcoming conference will identify strategies and opportunities to promote youth leadership and engagement in regional, continental and international education dialogue on the gender equality goal in education.
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Reimagining youth skills development for an inclusive recovery

ADEA, Monday, July 26, 2021 - 13:15

Youth aged 15-24 make up 1.2 billion people in the world and it is projected to increase to 1.3 billion by 2030, with some countries and regions experiencing rapid growth, or so-called “youth bulges.” More than one million young people enter the labor market each month in India and in sub-Saharan Africa.
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Why peace education is crucial in Africa

ADEA, Friday, March 15, 2019 - 12:16

Peace is the concept of harmony, lack of conflict and freedom from fear of violence. This concept can be found in several key documents adopted by the international community such as the Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) or the Agenda 2063 for the African continent.
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