WAVE, represented by Ruth David was present at the event and made contributions towards this continental building movement. The stakeholders at the event outlined the following key policy recommendations to promote skills development and entrepreneurship:
- Given the imperative of a conducive entrepreneurship ecosystem, the African Union and member states should enhance policy frameworks and implement appropriate policy, institutional and regulatory frameworks to promote youth entrepreneurship.
- A paradigm shift regarding the role of the education sector in preparing young people for entrepreneurship has to take place. Emphasis entrepreneurship education throughout the entire learning system from early childhood to TVET and higher education. Adapt the curricula and pedagogy so as to underscore hands-on learning experiences and the acquisition of practical skills.
- Strengthen partnerships between the private sector and education providers to leverage technical and financial resources for the support of youth-led start-ups through establishing national and regional incubation hubs and entrepreneurship centres.
- Implement the TVET Policy Framework to address the need for both the formally and informally educated.
- Strengthen data gathering and access to the use of accurate, relevant and reliable labour market information (LMI) for decision making and job matching.
- Involve more youth in the dialogue and formulation of development pathways for career orientation and employment.
The conference was followed by a Youth Day on November 1st where AU launched celebrations including workshops, panel discussions and policy roundtables around the theme of “Raising Youth Voices Against Corruption in Africa”.
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