Youth side event on the summit of the future

Abstract

The statement by Mr. Claver Gatete, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of ECA, emphasizes the importance of youth-driven solutions for transforming Africa. Addressing the theme "Transforming Africa with Youth-Driven Solutions," he highlights the critical role of Africa's youth in shaping the continent's future amidst macroeconomic challenges, climate disasters, and high debt levels. The statement underscores the need for investment in education, digital skills, and technology, and advocates for leveraging opportunities such as the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and digital transformation to create jobs and drive socio-economic development. Mr. Gatete calls for persistent advocacy, cross-border alliances, and accountability to ensure transformative change led by Africa's youth.