SAIIA and the African Union African Peer Review Mechanism (AU-APRM) in collaboration with the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), Nigeria’s Ministry of Youth, Global Affairs Canada, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in South Africa, and the South African Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) will showcase the transformative impact of African foresight-informed youth-led initiatives. This side event, scheduled for the first Action Day of the summit, will highlight how these initiatives are actively empowering youth agency and shaping a future that reflects their needs and aspirations.
SAIIA will showcase its ongoing research on youth and social justice futures, and Dr Njeri Mwagiru, Senior Researcher in our Futures Programme, will spearhead an interactive session utilising the Futures Literacy Laboratory (FLL) and the Three Horizons Framework (THF) foresight methodology and tool. This dynamic session will delve into how considering alternative futures can contribute to developing better responsive long-term strategies for member states, policymakers and youth representatives.
The event will also feature a high-level ministerial segment with government representatives from South Africa, Nigeria and Namibia. This dialogue will explore the critical role of African youth peer-learning networks in fostering youth agency, amplifying their voices and addressing their needs within the framework of intergenerational fairness.
Speakers scheduled for this side event include:
- Elizabeth Sidiropoulos, Chief Executive, SAIIA
- H.E. Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations
- Amb. Marie-Rose Quatre, CEO, APRM Continental Secretariat
- Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim, Minister of Youth in Nigeria
- Emma Theofelus, Minister of Information, Communication and Technology in Namibia
- Amb. Fatima Mohamed, Permanent Representative of the African Union to the United Nations (tbc)
- Nelson Muffuh, UN Resident Coordinator in South Africa
Note: The event runs from 9am-12pm EDT (3pm-6pm SAST).
We look forward to your attendance and participation.