--- title: June 5th Agenda | 2024 Young African Scholars Symposium description: Discover empowering presentations and discussions on youth, women, and Africa's development in the symposium. 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[Join the room](https://streamyard.com/watch/V5G6tHEqgafC) ## June 05 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** Moustapha HOYECK (Howard University) **Introduction to the day's work** Doctor Ambroise DJERE (Cheikh Anta Diop University) [Join the room](https://streamyard.com/watch/V5G6tHEqgafC) ![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: 10h15, Washington DC: 4h15, China (Beijing): 16h15 **Axis** Empowerment and Innovation: Youth and Women for African Development **Moderators** Doctor Ambroise DJERE (Cheikh Anta Diop University) Gatou DIOP (Cheikh Anta Diop University) Moustapha HOYEK (Howard University) **Moderators chat** Linda SILIM MOUNDENE (Howard University) Docteur Fadel BAH (University of Ngaoundéré) [Join the room](https://streamyard.com/watch/V5G6tHEqgafC) ![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) ## **13h00 - 15h00 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 sport, work and entrepreneurship empower young people and communities in Africa and support communities in Africa and support economic sustainability? **Moderator** Edith Valérie NGUEKAM [Join the room](https://streamyard.com/watch/V5G6tHEqgafC) # Presentation themes ##### Empowering Africa: Challenging stereotypes, amplifying voicesand shaping the future - Hanseth Fondzenyuy, Master in History, University of Dschang, Cameroon Exploring Africa from an African perspective is a powerful undertaking that amplifies marginalized voices and perspectives, aligning with the pan-African vision of a prosperous and peaceful continent. Despite the prevailing distorted views, it is essential to challenge misconceptions and recognize the true essence of Africa - a land of potential, resilience and cultural richness. Africa's youth play a key role in progression and change, requiring investment in education, innovation and entrepreneurship to unlock their potential. By embracing Africa's diversity and empowering its youth, we are paving the way for sustainable development and inclusive growth. Seeing Africa through an African lens challenges stereotypes, celebrates culture and empowers young people to shape a better future. It's a collective effort to reshape perceptions and contribute to Africa's renaissance - a chapter showcasing hope, progress and prosperity, in line with the aspirations of its founding fathers and the AU's Agenda 2063. Keywords: Empowerment, African Culture, Women, Youth, Perception ##### Building Africa through its youth: Implementing the YouthBank model for inclusive decision-making - Reuben Amewuda, M.Phil. in Agribusiness Management at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Kumasi, Ghana The study examines the principles of the YouthBank model, its applicability in African contexts, observed impacts on youth empowerment, and challenges and successes in Africa. Using a qualitative research approach with a case study design, primary data were collected from key informants, practitioners and youth participants using purposive sampling. Secondary data were obtained from the YouthBank international network database. Content and thematic analysis was used for data analysis, ensuring validity through reliability standards. Initial results revealed a five-phase cycle with nine golden rules, including selection and training, agenda-setting, fundraising, grant-making and financial accountability. The model, already implemented in South Africa and Ghana, shows potential for wider application across Africa, leading to impacts on community and youth development. Each YouthBank cycle is unique, presenting diverse challenges reflecting individual contexts. Keywords: Perceptions, Disability rights, Social stigma, Inclusive practices, Vocational rehabilitation ##### De la participation informelle des femmes aux processus de paix en Afrique : le cas de la crise anglophone au Cameroun - Emerence Momo Tchinda Imelda, student researcher, doctoral student in political science at the University of Douala The role of women in conflict pacification in Africa, though often acknowledged, remains rarely visible. They are frequently perceived as second-class players, not least because of their inadequate representation in the official bodies of peace and security processes. This lack of visibility is explained by the fact that women's mobilization for peace generally follows informal channels. This study seeks to answer the following question: how are women contributing to the pacification of the Anglophone conflict in Cameroon? The aim is to shed light on the repertoires of action they use. Drawing on constructivism and ethnomethodology, the analysis demonstrates that women's dynamism in the pacification of the Anglophone crisis stems not only from a secular socialization process based on traditional Cameroonian society, but also from advances in contemporary feminist currents. Key words: women, peace process, Anglophone crisis, Cameroon. ##### Youth Manifesto for Africa's Development - Dr Ambiliasia MOSHA, teacher-researcher from Tanzania This article assesses the importance of the youth manifesto in promoting development in Africa as a benchmark for youth voice in policy-making. It examines the challenges and relevance of this movement, using qualitative data from 21 key informants and youth representatives from Tanzania, Kenya and South Africa. The findings highlight the manifesto's potential to influence development, but point to obstacles such as a lack of clear plans, adequate resources and awareness. They conclude that the youth manifesto is an effective means of promoting the development agenda, suggesting awareness campaigns for increased representation and coordination. Challenges related to party central committee meetings, hindering the timely presentation of the manifesto, require reassessment. Keywords: Youth manifesto, Development agenda, Policy-making, Youth representation, Political parties ##### Between tradition and development: rethinking the role of women as levers for Africa's development - Cécile NGARDJI YENISAGNA, Doctoral student in sociology at the University of Dschang The issue of women's role in African society and the continent's development calls for an essential analysis of their influence in contemporary society. The socio-economic and political stakes are considerable, from gender equality to access to education and employment, and participation in political and economic life. Despite constituting 16.4% of the world's population, with 50% of women, Africa is still a long way from genuine inclusion of women in decision-making, confronted as it is by tradition and the persistent under-representation of women in decision-making bodies. Statistics such as those from the Africa Barometer 2021 reveal the low representation of women in African parliaments, highlighting a major challenge for the continent's development. This sociological analysis aims to demonstrate the importance of modernizing African women's roles for Africa's progress. Keywords: Women, leverage, tradition, development, Africa ## Intervenants ### Mariamar Conon [Follow me on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariamar-conon-200539188/) Youth Engagement Officer United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) ![MariamarConon](https://symposium.letudiantafricain.com/hubfs/MariamarConon.jpg) Mariamar Conon Youth Engagement Officer United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) About Mariamar Conon Project Management and Gender Studies Specialist | Youth Engagement Officer | Corporate and Digital Communication Expert | Blogger | Feminist [View Sessions](https://www.unfpa.org/fr) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariamar-conon-200539188/) ### Dieudonné Toukea [Follow me on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maha-jouini/) Doctor, Teacher-Researcher University of Dschang, Cameroon ![DieudonneToukea](https://symposium.letudiantafricain.com/hubfs/DieudonneToukea.jpg) Dieudonné Toukea Doctor, Teacher-Researcher University of Dschang, Cameroon About Dieudonné Toukea Author of Histoire et anthropologie du peuple bamiléké in 2010 [View Sessions](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maha-jouini/) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maha-jouini/) ### Stéphane Ondo Ze [Follow me on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/s-ondo-ze-572b23289/) Geographer, Researcher | Founder of RAJEC-STER INRAE University of Montpellier, France ![OndoZe](https://symposium.letudiantafricain.com/hubfs/OndoZe.jpg) Stéphane Ondo Ze Geographer, Researcher | Founder of RAJEC-STER INRAE University of Montpellier, France About Stéphane Ondo Ze Dr. ONDO ZE, Expert in Geography | Head of Research at INRAE | Initiator of the African Network of Young Researchers in Land Sciences Geopolitics and ecology are at the heart of what I do. 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