Children & Youth

  • 11 Nov 2017

    The perception of African rural migration is wrong

    Topics: 
    Agriculture & Fisheries
    Children & Youth
    Demographic trends
    Development co-operation
    Economy
    Migration & Mobility
    Regional integration
    Urban-rural development
    Opinion: 
    Opinion
    SWAC: 
    SWAC
    Body: 
    Laurent Bossard, Director of the SWAC Secretariat, and the economist Jean-Marie Cour were invited to the programme “Eco d’ici Eco d’ailleurs” on RFI, a French public radio channel, where they discussed the issue of rural migration in Africa. They lamented the often-false perception of this phenomenon, which shows how difficult it is for observers and development actors to change the paradigm when it comes to how the continent’s transformations are analysed. Read on
  • 17 Oct 2017

    UEMOA strengthens its Think tank

    Topics: 
    Agriculture & Fisheries
    Children & Youth
    Employment
    Regional integration
    Members: 
    UEMOA
    Body: 
    At the initiative of the UEMOA Commission and several West African research institutes, researchers from the eight UEMOA member countries gathered from 25-28 September in Dakar. They brainstormed together on how to better integrate West African expertise into policy making. The three-day workshop covered several themes. A special focus was placed on food security and how to improve smallholder farmers’ access to seeds and inputs, how to improve intra-community agricultural trade, and how to generate jobs for the youth. Read on
  • 17 Oct 2017

    ECOWAS aims to harmonise education systems

    Topics: 
    Children & Youth
    Education
    Migration & Mobility
    Members: 
    ECOWAS
    Body: 
    ECOWAS intends to move towards stronger alignment of regional education systems and support the mutual recognition of diplomas and certificates from institutions within the region. Following an experts meeting in Abuja, Nigeria, education ministers endorsed a series of recommendations during a high-level meeting on 28-29 September in Lomé, Togo. Read on
  • 01 Oct 2017

    Nigeria @57

    Country: 
    Nigeria
    Topics: 
    Children & Youth
    Democracy & Peace
    Employment
    Security
    Terrorism
    Body: 
    On 1 October, Nigeria celebrated its 57th Independence Day. On this occasion, President Buhari, present after his long absence this summer because of poor health, paid tribute to the country’s military in Maiduguri and commended the military’s efforts fighting Boko Haram in the country’s northeast. In his 2017 State of the Nation Address, Buhari evaluated the government’s actions over the past two years. Nigeria’s three top priorities remain security, economic recovery and the fight against corruption. Read on
  • 25 Sep 2017

    Journey to extremism in Africa

    Topics: 
    Children & Youth
    Culture & Society
    Resilience
    Security
    Terrorism
    Body: 
    For two years, the UNDP Regional Office for Africa conducted a study to understand why some individuals rally behind major extremist groups in Africa. Based on hundreds of interviews with activists from these movements, the results of this study have been published in a report entitled, “Journey to extremism in Africa: Drivers, incentives and the tipping point for recruitment.” Read on
  • 13 Jun 2017

    G20 consolidates new Compact with Africa

    Country: 
    Côte d'Ivoire
    Ghana
    Mali
    Senegal
    Topics: 
    Development co-operation
    Economy
    Employment
    Children & Youth
    Body: 

    On 12-13 June, the government of Germany organised an international conference on the topic of “G20-Africa Partnership - Investing in a Common Future.” The high-level conference gathered about 800 participants in Berlin, Germany, including presidents from Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Mali and Senegal. The debate focused on the three pillars of the G20-Africa Partnership: 1) to improve inclusive economic growth and employment; 2) to develop quality infrastructure, especially in the energy sector; and 3) to strengthen the framework for private finance and investment in Africa. Read on

  • 07 Jun 2017

    African Border Day focuses on youth

    Topics: 
    Democracy & Peace
    Children & Youth
    Regional integration
    Body: 
    7 June marked African Border Day. This celebration promotes the African Union Border Program (AUBP), created in January 2007 by the Assembly of the Heads of State and Government of the African Union. It aims to prevent structural conflicts by promoting regional and continental integration. This year’s theme was dedicated to “the role of the youth in conflict prevention and cross-border co-operation”. Read on
  • 27 Apr 2017

    Conakry becomes the World Book Capital

    Country: 
    Guinea
    Topics: 
    Culture & Society
    Education
    Children & Youth
    Body: 
    Conakry has become the “World Book Capital” for a year. The Guinean capital is the first city in francophone Africa to obtain this status, which is awarded annually by UNESCO, and is the third African city to be named after Alexandria in 2002 and Port Harcourt, Nigeria in 2014. Through the programme, Guinea will organise monthly cultural events aimed at highlighting the country’s authors and culture. Read on
  • 27 Apr 2017

    African Youth Agripreneurs Forum

    Country: 
    Nigeria
    Topics: 
    Agriculture & Fisheries
    Children & Youth
    Employment
    Gender
    Body: 
    Over 200 young people gathered at the first African Youth Agripreneurs (AYA) forum that took place in Ibadan, Nigeria from 25 to 26 April 2017. Organised by the African Development Bank (AfDB) and partners, the forum served as a platform to promote skills, creativity and innovativeness in agribusiness. It offered many opportunities for networking among young entrepreneurs and key stakeholders. Read on
  • 25 Apr 2017

    “She Decides” in Benin and Senegal

    Country: 
    Benin
    Senegal
    Topics: 
    Culture & Society
    Development co-operation
    Children & Youth
    Members: 
    Belgium
    Body: 
    The Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Development Cooperation Alexander De Croo travelled to Benin and Senegal with two Belgian celebrities working with the United Nations on issues related to the rights of women and children. Their working visit was part of the “She Decides” initiative - led by Belgium, Denmark, The Netherlands and Sweden - which focuses on improving the rights of young girls and women, especially on sexual and reproductive health. Read on

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