The Role of Youth in Democratic Resilience and Governance in Africa
Channel: Africa Center for Strategic Studies
Date: 2023-05-22

Session Objectives:
• Discuss the state of democracy and barriers to democratic success in Africa.
• Expand understanding and share the practical experiences of youth engagement in democratic governance in Africa.
• Explore and examine lessons learned and practical approaches for fostering youth involvement in democratic governance in Africa.

Moderator:
Dr. Joel Amegboh
(Assistant Professor of African Security Studies, Africa Center for Strategic Studies)

Panelists:

Mr. Florindo Chivucute
(Founder and Executive Director of Friends of Angola, FoA)

Ms. Asafika Mpako
(Communications Coordinator for Southern Africa, Afrobarometer)

Dr. Mercy Kalekye Nzioka
(Democracy and Social Inclusion Expert)

Click here for the Program webpage, with recommended readings and panelist biographies:
https://africacenter.org/programs/youth-peace-security/#session3

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