2019 African Economic Conference

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Fostering Jobs, Entrepreneurship And Capacity Development For African Youths | The Youth Cafe

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Fostering Jobs, Entrepreneurship And Capacity Development For African Youths | The Youth Cafe

The conference is jointly organized by the African Development Bank, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa and the United Nations Development Programme, on the theme “Jobs, Entrepreneurship and Capacity Development for African Youths,” The topic aligns with the sustainable development goals on ‘inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all’.

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Debating Jobs, Skills And Capacity Development For Africa’s Youth | The Youth Cafe

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Debating Jobs, Skills And Capacity Development For Africa’s Youth | The Youth Cafe

The three-day conference, from 2-4 December, brings together researchers, youth representatives, business leaders, policymakers and media representatives from Africa and around the globe – to hammer out policies and strategies for successful inclusive growth and job creation in the region.

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Digital Tool To Help African Youth Learn To Code | The Youth Cafe

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Digital Tool To Help African Youth Learn To Code | The Youth Cafe

“The youth employment and skills development challenge is a complex issue that requires systemic thinking and bold partnerships … to address the existing skills gap and link youth to decent and sustainable employment,” said Hendrina Doroba, the African Development Bank’s acting director for Human Capital, Youth & Skills Development.

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How Might Entrepreneurs Help Unlock Youth Jobs And Power Growth | The Youth Cafe

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How Might Entrepreneurs Help Unlock Youth Jobs And Power Growth | The Youth Cafe

Young African entrepreneurs urged to make their voices heard in business policy-making across the continent and called on governments to implement friendlier tax policies, improve access to finance and boost support for youth-led businesses to create jobs.

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Addressing Skills Mismatch in Skills For The Youth | The Youth Cafe

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Addressing Skills Mismatch in Skills For The Youth | The Youth Cafe

The second day of the 2019 African Economic Conference, exploring ways to create jobs for Africa’s youth,  focused on the youth skills gap issue across the continent.