{"id":48946,"date":"2023-07-31T16:18:05","date_gmt":"2023-07-31T16:18:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/all-news\/african-leaders-agree-on-vision-to-tap-youth-talent"},"modified":"2023-07-31T16:29:22","modified_gmt":"2023-07-31T16:29:22","slug":"african-leaders-agree-on-vision-to-tap-youth-talent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/policy\/african-leaders-agree-on-vision-to-tap-youth-talent","title":{"rendered":"African leaders agree on vision to tap youth talent"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>African leaders gathering in Dar es Salaam this week agreed on a seven-point declaration that could chart the future of youth contribution to development, The East African reports.<\/p>\n

The Human Capital Development Summit was about gaps in employment opportunities, especially for those coming out of school. It brought together more than a dozen leaders and development partners from across the continent.<\/p>\n

African leaders gathering in Dar es Salaam this week agreed on a seven-point declaration that could chart the future of youth contribution to development.<\/p>\n

The Human Capital Development Summit was about gaps in employment opportunities, especially for those coming out of school.<\/p>\n

It brought together more than a dozen leaders and development partners from across the continent.<\/p>\n

According to a declaration read by Tanzania President Samia Suluhu on Wednesday, all leaders agreed that human capital development was critical for achieving sustainable and inclusive growth in Africa.<\/p>\n

\u201cInvestment in human beings through quality education, healthcare, nutrition, job creation and skills development are necessary for improved social and economic outcomes,\u201d President Samia said.<\/p>\n

However, massive effort and coordinated financing is needed to strengthen the quantity, efficiency and impact of investment in people.<\/p>\n

The declaration borrows heavily from the UN Sustainable Development Goals and African Union\u2019s Agenda 2063.<\/p>\n

Challenges ahead<\/p>\n

\u201cChallenges that are impeding youth productivity including low access to quality education and skilled development, high adolescent\u2019s fertility, drugs and substance abuse and child marriages\u201d, said Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have to make sure that education and skills development, science, technology and innovation health and nutrition are central area to focus on.\u201d<\/p>\n

Malawi\u2019s 2018 population census showed as many as eight in ten people, in a population of 17 million, were aged 35 or below.<\/p>\n

Mozambique President Filipe Nyusi said his government was taking steps to improve the number of women in the labour force through compulsory basic education and practical training.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf we invest in human capital and believe in gender equality, we will be able to overcome many challenges that face us,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Kenya President William Ruto called for collaboration.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have a chance to transform our population explosion and youth bulge into a demographic dividend,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The Kenyan president Africa was a green continent of the future where its young people are the global driver of a new industrial revolution.<\/p>\n

The Sa\u0303o Tome\u0301 and Pri\u0301ncipe President Mr Carlos Vila Nova, said half of his country\u2019s population is aged under 35 years, something he said may be good or bad.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf the youth workforce is not used well, it will become a problem, so what we need is to implement strategic policies that will enable us to benefit from the dividend of human capital,\u201d he argued.<\/p>\n

Sierra Leone president Mr Julius Maada Bio they have launched deliberate policy to ensure parents send girls to school.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd they have been doing well in classes than boys. On average, out of 12 students who pass exams, eight are female students,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

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