The Demographic Transition in Africa: Do young people engage in political processes in Africa?

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Published Feb 26, 2021

In 2019 the GDL hosted its 10th and 11th labs in Accra, Ghana and Berlin, Germany respectively focusing on “Global Power Shifts: Political and Economic Inclusion for the Next Generation. Collaborating to Realize the Potential of the Demographic Dividend.” The question of how to support the harnessing of Africa’s potential demographic dividend through international collaboration was the challenge of the 2019 Curriculum. Among some of the issues that were identified as challenges in fostering collaboration towards a demographic dividend in Africa were the need for strategic diversity management, trustworthy cooperation between Europe and Africa, more effective use of data and building more inclusive and equitable African cities.

One of the key outcomes of this process was the development of a compendium of essays by GDL members on global lessons, opportunities and dynamics related to youth and population dynamics including the demographic transition currently occurring in Africa. This book was launched on the 29th of January this year and now offers an opportunity for deeper engagement on perspectives shared by the contributors.

The Rethinking Africa Convening, hosted by the Global Leadership Academy, brought together various networks, experts and actors on the 25th and 26th of February around addressing some of the emerging challenges and opportunities in Africa particularly in the areas of Peace, Migration and Security. At Nahari we believe such complex issues and within the COVID-19 era, cannot be engaged effectively without considering the impacts, challenges and opportunities of the growing youth population on the continent.

Therefore, building upon the Global Diplomacy Lab’s 2019 curriculum and the recently published compendium of essays on demographic dividend, we hosted a panel at the Rethinking Africa Convening, where we began to explore the question of the impact of Africa’s population growth on human insecurity, electoral integrity and democratic violence.

We asked the editorial team: What recommendations does the publication make for governments to create a space for youth to engage in political processes in Africa?

Editorial team member, Elsa d'Silva sent us this video in response.

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