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This high-level Forum brought together nearly 1000 participants, 230 participants in person at Daystar University and over 500 participants online, from 14 African countries, representing civil society organizations, policymakers, youth movements, environmental justice advocates, and democracy practitioners. The event served as a critical platform for stakeholders to assess the state of democratic resilience, anti-corruption measures, electoral integrity, and climate governance in the region.
The dialogue on ‘The Voice and Value of Democracy in Africa’ was held at Riara University in Nairobi on November 19, 2024. The event, co-organized by The Youth Café in collaboration with Riara University, brought together diverse stakeholders, including students, government leaders, representatives from civic society organizations, digital innovators, scholars, experts and activists. The event was both physical and streamed live for virtual participants. The total number of participants was 78. Notably, 59% of the participants were aged 20-30 years while 58% were female, highlighting the emphasis on women and youth inclusivity in the dialogue.
The Youth Cafe is developing a youth playback for AI in elections, with an emphasis on youth and AI literacy for all. The Youth Cafe is working together to ensure policy development and widespread education on AI. Customized educational content is required for young people. Catering to contextual realities such as local languages and methods of information dissemination. In addition, The Youth Cafe is partaking in processes leading up to the adoption of a Global Digital Compact is essential for consolidating worldwide scientific consensus on AI’s potential, risks, and challenges. Therefore, African youth should engage strategically with the “Governing AI for humanity” agenda which is being led by the United Nations (UN).
The Youth Cafe (TYC) is pleased to join the Global Democracy Coalition (GDC). The Global Democracy Coalition is a multi-stakeholder alliance of democracy organizations from around the world committed to advancing and protecting democracy worldwide and influencing the Summits for Democracy and the Year of Action.The Youth Cafe is committed to advancing and protecting democracy.
