United Nations Development Programme

New Report Urges Improved Planning To Leverage Potential Of Urbanization To Address Environmental Challenges | The Youth Cafe

New Report Urges Improved Planning To Leverage Potential Of Urbanization To Address Environmental Challenges | The Youth Cafe

The latest report on Africa’s sustainable development urges governments to strengthen their urban planning capacities to manage the potential of the region’s ever-expanding cities and address environmental challenges including climate change, droughts and floods.

Fostering Jobs, Entrepreneurship And Capacity Development For African Youths | The Youth Cafe

Fostering Jobs, Entrepreneurship And Capacity Development For African Youths | The Youth Cafe

The conference is jointly organized by the African Development Bank, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa and the United Nations Development Programme, on the theme “Jobs, Entrepreneurship and Capacity Development for African Youths,” The topic aligns with the sustainable development goals on ‘inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all’.

Addressing Skills Mismatch in Skills For The Youth | The Youth Cafe

Addressing Skills Mismatch in Skills For The Youth | The Youth Cafe

The second day of the 2019 African Economic Conference, exploring ways to create jobs for Africa’s youth,  focused on the youth skills gap issue across the continent.