February 20, 2014
Africa: Online Discussion to Look Into How Innovation By Africa's Youth Can Transform the Continent
The UN Economic Commission for Africa will be hosting a moderated online discussion on "Youth and Innovation in Africa: Harnessing the possibilities of Africa's youth for the… Read more »
January 09, 2014
Africa: Youth Paying High Price Due to Unemployment
In a statement delivered at a forum on the theme, 'Accelerating Youth Employment in Africa' the Deputy Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa Mr. Abdalla Hamdok… Read more »
September 26, 2013
Africa: Youth Forum Concludes With Recommendations for Governments
The Youth Pre-event of the ICPD Beyond 2014 African Regional Conference on Population and Development which took place on 24 -25 September concluded with the adoption of various… Read more »
September 27, 2013
Africa: Youth Set Out Their Vision for Africa Beyond 2014
After two days of discussions and information sharing on key issues and challenges young people from across the African continent, young people have identified their priorities in… Read more »
September 13, 2005
Africa: Educate Girls - and Boost Health
In the years leading up to 2000, sub-Saharan Africa saw striking progress towards Millennium Development Goal 2, achieving universal primary school enrolment - a solid seven… Read more »
March 04, 2005
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Forum Discusses 'Youth for Leadership in the 21st Century'
Mr. Chairman, Colleagues from the United Nations system, Distinguished guests, Ladies and Gentlemen. Read more »
October 14, 2004
Africa: Children of Africa Unite and Fight
Conference room one united in song this morning as President Kenneth Kaunda gave his keynote address at the ADF IV plenary session on "The Impact of HIV/AIDS on Africa's Capacity… Read more »