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Posted on Wednesday 12 November 2008 - 10:25
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Tayani Banda, AfricaNews reporter in Blantyre, Malawi
African youths are gathering in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to brainstorm and provide recommendations on how best the continent should be developed. The Danish government is providing the platform for 60 participants through its African Commission.
The forum dubbed “African Youth Panel” would gather young people between the ages of 15 and 30 years old, with different professional backgrounds from all over Africa. It is expected to open on November 16-19 2008.

This three-day conference would consist of intensive workshops including presentations and discussions on a variety of issues. Some of the core areas that would be discussed include climate change, hunger and poverty, agriculture, growth and employment, HIV, growth and employment and women’s economic empowerment. The outcome would be a list of recommendations to further the work of the Danish Africa Commission.

In an effort to enhance its work in Africa and to consolidate its relations with African states, the Danish Government established a high level commission called the African Commission consisting of high calibre international members, including Heads of State and Government, politicians, experts, academics and business people. The aim of this commission is to cultivate and present innovative strategies in development, especially how to create more jobs and further economic growth in Africa in the years to come. The main focus is on youth development, (un)employment and economic growth.

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