Conference
The Africa Roundtable N°5
The Path to Success: Education, Skills and Leadership
The Africa Roundtable: The Africa Roundtable N°5
November 21, 2023
With Federal Minister Svenja Schulze
Under the patronage of Svenja Schulze, the Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation & Development, the fifth edition of The Africa Roundtable focusses on “The Path to Success” for Africa’s Youth. A skilled workforce is the corner stone of economic growth. With emphasis on the relationship between Europe and Africa, we aim to explore strategies and initiatives that drive sustainable development and shape the future of both continents.
Key Topics
Developing Marketable Skills
Equipping African youth with relevant and in- demand skills to meet the demands of the evolving labor market, particularly in the areas of green transition and digitalization.
Bridging the Gap
Facilitating partnerships and collaboration between European and African private and public sector to ensure secure transitions from education to professional careers.
Unlocking Economic Potential
Examining the role of youth entrepreneurship and innovation in driving economic growth and job creation.
Policy & Investments
Exploring effective policies, funding mechanisms, and investments to support youth education and employment initiatives.
The Africa Roundtable in Berlin 2023
The Path to Success: Education, Skills and Leadership
Selected Speakers
Program
Networking at The Africa Roundtable N°5
Ragnheidur Elín Árnadóttir, H.E. Eliud O. Owalo, Dr. Ingrid Hamm and H.E. Svenja Schulze in conversation
In conversation with...
Contact Persons
Stephanie Igunbor, s.igunbor@globalperspectives.org
Supported by
ACET African Center for Economic Transformation
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
BDI Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie
BMZ Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung
The Africa Roundtable
The forum for decision-makers on African-European cooperation, which deals with current pressing issues and challenges of the neighbouring continents and develops partnership-based solutions.
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