Youth Bridge Foundation (YBF), a non-governmental organisation has launched the 11th African Youth and Governance Convergence (AYGC) in Accra at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel.
The foundation is focused on creating supportive platforms to challenge the creativity of the Youth, and to make available critical information and resources needed for total development.
Under the Conference theme “Partnership for Youth Development: Key to building a Continent Beyond Aid,” youth from at least 20 African Countries, 30 Diaspora youth and 7 coaches from Canada will seek to advance this agenda with enthusiasm.
The conference scheduled for La Palm Royal Beach from August 11-18, 2019 will expected to host about 250 youth delegates from over 35 African countries and African Diaspora.
The conference which is targeted at creating the platform for African youth to critically analyse policy documents and discuss issues affecting the development of the continent has been in existence since 2009.
The Executive Director of the foundation, Mr. Seth Oteng said it is time to unite the African youth.
“Africa has gotten to the point where it critically needs to pool resources of young people to transform the continent and strive towards its aspirations beyond aid. We have a lot of resources and untapped potentials waiting to emerge” he said, adding, “with a youthful population we have no choice than to harness youth potential through education to tap into these talents of youth both in Ghana and the diaspora.”
He said given the right platforms, training and exposure, the young African could be positioned to champion a sustainable development agenda in peace on the continent.
AYGC alumni shared their experiences and encouraged the youth to take advantage of such leadership grooming programmes.
Source: Dan Kwasi Prince // www.dailyviewgh.com / Ghana
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