--- title: June 4th Agenda | 2024 Young African Scholars Symposium description: Explore a symposium on African development through innovation and inclusion, featuring presentations on disability stigma, women's soccer, employee share ownership, and more. 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[Join the room](https://streamyard.com/watch/Z7Vec5mqfpme) ## June 04 Day ![Untitled design-Jun-01-2024-09-48-56-4234-AM](https://symposium.letudiantafricain.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Canva%20images/Design%20sans%20titre-Jun-01-2024-09-48-56-4234-AM.png?width=2000&height=1125&name=Design%20sans%20titre-Jun-01-2024-09-48-56-4234-AM.png) ## **8:00 GMT - Symposium begins** Central Africa (Yaoundé): 9:00 am, East Africa (Nairobi): 11:00 am, Paris: 10:00 am, Washington DC: 4:00 am, China (Beijing): 4:00 pm **Welcome address** Doctor Fadel BAH (University of Ngaoundéré) **Introduction to the day's work** Professor Diane THIOU (University of Lomé) [Join the room](https://streamyard.com/watch/Z7Vec5mqfpme) ![Untitled design-Jun-02-2024-01-03-31-5121-PM](https://symposium.letudiantafricain.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Canva%20images/Design%20sans%20titre-Jun-02-2024-01-03-31-5121-PM.png?width=2000&height=1125&name=Design%20sans%20titre-Jun-02-2024-01-03-31-5121-PM.png) ## **8:15 GMT - Presentations begin** Central Africa (Yaoundé): 9h15, East Africa (Nairobi): 11h15, Paris: 10h00, Washington DC: 4h15, China (Beijing): 16h15 **Axis** Innovation and Inclusion for African Development **Moderators** Dr Diane TCHIOU (University of Lomé) Doctor Yentiare YOBARE (University of Lomé) **Moderators chat** Rafiatou HASTAHARAM (University of Douala) Moustapha HOYECK (Howard University) [Join the room](https://streamyard.com/watch/Z7Vec5mqfpme) ![Untitled design-Jun-02-2024-01-16-34-3461-PM](https://symposium.letudiantafricain.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Canva%20images/Design%20sans%20titre-Jun-02-2024-01-16-34-3461-PM.png?width=2000&height=1125&name=Design%20sans%20titre-Jun-02-2024-01-16-34-3461-PM.png) ## **13:00 GMT - Round table discussions** Central Africa (Yaoundé): 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm, East Africa (Nairobi): 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm, Paris: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Washington DC: 9:00am - 11:00am, China (Beijing): 9:00pm - 11:00pm **Theme** How can social innovation and natural resource management support sustainable, inclusive development in Africa in the face of climate change and public health challenges? **Moderators** Adeline Boubakar [Join the room](https://streamyard.com/watch/Z7Vec5mqfpme) # Presentation themes ##### Destigmatization and socio-professional integration of people with visual and motor impairments - Prisca WABO GUEMDJOM, Doctoral student in Sociology, University of Dschang (Cameroon) In African societies, people with disabilities are often victims of prejudice and stigmatization, which marginalizes them socially and professionally. This exclusion is the result of deeply rooted beliefs that shape social interactions and perpetuate negative representations of disability. However, efforts are being made to deconstruct these stereotypes and promote the inclusion of people with disabilities. Interviews with these individuals and various social structures reveal the complexity of their reality and the need for a qualitative approach to understand the challenges they face. The socio-professional integration of disabled people in Cameroon requires the commitment of both individual and collective actors, as well as the adoption of institutional and technological measures aimed at valuing their identity and fostering their full participation in society. Key words: representations, visual and motor impairment, disability, exclusion, socio-professional integration ##### Contribution of changing Africans' attitudes to mental disorders to Africa's development - Jodelle Victoire KUENBOU DJIOKENG, Doctoral student in sociology, Université de Dschang In African societies, people with physical disabilities are often confronted with belief systems that influence their social interactions and positioning. These representations fuel the marginalization and stigmatization of disabled people, fostering a "normalization" of social and professional exclusion. This study highlights the interaction between the collective awareness of social structures and individual actions, playing a role in deconstructing social representations of disability and in the socio-professional integration of disabled people. Interviews with disabled people and social structures in Cameroon have enabled us to understand how difference and exclusion are managed. The professional integration of disabled people in Cameroon involves the mobilization of collective and individual actors, working to deconstruct negative representations of disability and promote a valued identity in society. Key words; Disability, Stigmatization, Social inclusion, Deconstructing representations, Professional integration ##### African sports and athletes: Showcasing Africa. La jeune fille camerounaise dans une carrière de soccer ; Défis et progrès - Brendaline NGWENGEH BELOKE, PhD in Management Sciences from the University of Buea, Cameroon, specializing in Banking and Finance Africa has a rich history of active participation in sport, with remarkable contributions from countries excelling in various disciplines. Kenya, South Africa, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Morocco and Nigeria have produced outstanding athletes, showcasing the continent's talent on the world stage. However, sport in Africa is not just a game; it's a thriving industry driving economic growth through ticket sales, technological advances, improved branding and increased investment. Despite these advances, African women's soccer faces major challenges, including gender inequality, homophobia and religious condemnation. In Senegal, women footballers face social and legal obstacles, hindering their progress. Similarly, in Cameroon, gender disparities persist, with women's sporting events often attracting foreign spectators. This paper aims to explore the role of parents in supporting their daughters' soccer careers, drawing on feminist theories. Through exploratory quantitative research, it aims to fill gaps in the literature and propose recommendations for promoting gender equality and empowering female footballers in Cameroon and across Africa. Keywords: African girl, soccer career, challenges and progress, Cameroon ##### Employee share ownership in Africa: a practice worth developing - Meriem El Kerbani, PhD researcher at Hassan II University In a turbulent and complex environment, the ability of companies to maintain their performance and sustainability is diminishing. The current crisis, exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic, is accelerating business failures. Yet innovative solutions such as employee share ownership offer opportunities for economic transformation and the revival of global growth. Employee share ownership, which is the subject of political and trade union debate, can change attitudes by giving employees control over corporate governance, while regulating conflicts of interest. However, its development in Africa is hampered by poverty and low bank penetration. Despite these challenges, governments and stock exchange authorities in developing countries see it as a means of strengthening financial markets and facilitating privatization projects. Although few studies have examined employee ownership in this context, it is crucial to understand its importance if effective plans are to be put in place. This means recognizing its political dimension and its role in the development of the poorest countries. Key words: Employee ownership, resilience, organizational performance. ## Intervenants ### Maha Jouini [Follow me on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maha-jouini/) Author, Vice President Agence Francophone et Africaine de L'intelligence artificielle, Senegal ![MahaJouini](https://symposium.letudiantafricain.com/hubfs/MahaJouini.jpg) Maha Jouini Author, Vice President Agence Francophone et Africaine de L'intelligence artificielle, Senegal About Maha Jouini Author and vice-president of the Agence Francophone et Africaine de l'Intelligence Artificielle, based in Senegal, she holds a master's degree from Tianjin University of Technology and Education (China), specializing in AI and new technologies. She has published several research and analytical articles on AI policy and the future of work in Africa in the AI era. Associate researcher at the Center for AI and Digital Policy (CAIDP). She holds the position of African Regional Coordinator for the 2023 Global Responsible AI Hackathon, initiated by the Women in AI Ethics initiative. As an author, lecturer and analyst, her numerous publications and conferences highlight the impact of technology on the African economy and how it can serve as a lever for the inclusion of women and young people. She campaigns for the free movement of people in Africa and for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), offering training sessions to young Africans. She worked as media assistant for the African Union's campaign to end child marriage in Africa from 2015 to 2017. In 2018, she was named Personality of the Year by "Maghreb Voices" following the success of her book "Lover from Ifrikeya". 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