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Amb. Gatete on Africa's potential to create jobs for over 50m youth
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Amb. Gatete on Africa's potential to create jobs for over 50m youth

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  • Ambassador Claver Gatete highlighted Africa's potential to create over 50 million jobs for its youth.
  • The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Executive Secretary spoke at the Africa Development Impact Forum in Addis Ababa.
  • The forum focused on strategies to address youth unemployment on the continent.

Ambassador Claver Gatete, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), emphasized the continent's significant potential to generate employment for its burgeoning youth population. Speaking at the Africa Development Impact Forum in Addis Ababa on June 11, Gatete addressed delegates on the critical issue of youth unemployment.

The forum aimed to explore actionable strategies and foster discussions on how Africa can harness its resources and opportunities to create jobs. With a vast and young population, the continent faces both a challenge and an immense opportunity to drive economic growth through dedicated job creation initiatives.

Gatete's remarks underscored the importance of targeted development programs and investments to unlock this potential. The ECA's role is central in facilitating such discussions and providing frameworks for sustainable development across African nations.

Africa's potential to create jobs for over 50m youth

— Amb. Claver GateteDuring the Africa Development Impact Forum in Addis Ababa.
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