A speech on the role of youth for advancement of African continent
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ooking at Africa's future, experts often cite the continent's large, growing young population as an asset. For one thing, half the continent is under the age of 20 and all 10 of the world’s youngest countries are in Africa. These statistics represent a powerful workforce for the next several decades. Similarly, the "demographic dividend” suggests a pool of future leaders, from local communities to the national level.
With this population in mind, The Catalyst asked a number of Africans from different parts of the continent to answer these two questions: What does Africa’s young leadership mean for the continent’s future? And what stands in its way?
Below are their answers, which touch on issues from better education to health care to leadership development. The responses are hopeful about the future and direct about the challenges.
The Essays
Ethiopia: Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu
Founder and CEO, soleRebels
"By definition youth brings fresh ideas to the table. In the context of Africa we see that freshness of ideas being manifested in the in the type of entrepreneurial spirit that is taking place across the continent."
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South Africa: Ayado Ewinyu
Director, Africa Careers Network, African Leadership Academy
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