How young people are shaping EU action in Africa
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Although young people are already the driving force behind Africa’s economic transformations, they find themselves locked out from decision-making. In this podcast, Sara Gianesello speaks to Francisca Midzi from the EU delegation in Zimbabwe about the first-ever Youth Sounding Board, which gives young people the opportunity to shape EU action in their country, and lessons learned for promoting youth engagement elsewhere.
The discussion explores the establishment of the board, its impact on EU projects, and the challenges of meaningfully engaging diverse young voices. We also learn about the Global Gateway Strategy and how it offers opportunities for youth participation in areas such as digital infrastructure, green transition, and education. Midzi encourages young people across Africa to engage with their local EU delegations and call for the establishment of Youth Sounding Boards in their countries.
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00:00 - Why is it so important to consider youth in Africa?
02:22 - How are youth influencing the EU in Africa?
04:03 - What does a Youth Sounding Board mean in practice?
07:00 - The main challenges
11:01 How Global Gateway can be leveraged by young people in Africa
