The youth from different African countries yesterday, Moday, July 24, 2023, called on governments to advocate issues of innovative educational solutions, promote gender equality and social innovation for inclusion.
They also urged governments to promote climate sensitive employment, engagement in healthcare outreach and awareness, data and research, strengthening financing as well as advocating and engagement in policy formulation.
The youth made the call at Tanzania’s business capital-Dar es Salam ahead of the African Heads of State Summit on human capital commencing today, Tuesday, July 25.
The summit is organised by the World Bank and Save the Children.
“Being the passionate and determined youth of Africa, we call upon your leadership to address critical issues, where we see boundless opportunities for positive change and progress on our continent,” said Kenya’s Epuka Ugaidi CEO, Ms Mary Ododa.
Ms Ododa was addressing journalists and the African youth during the African Heads of State Summit youth and human capital side event.
Save the Children country director, Ms Angela Kauleni, said the organization concurs with the voice of the youth to African leaders to commit to human capital investment.
According to her, this entails increased financial resources, robust policy frameworks, prioritizing on education, health, youth empowerment and partnerships that foster collaboration, resource mobilization, knowledge sharing and technical support.
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