OCT 20-22, 2021 ACCRA- GHANAYOUTHCONNEKT AFRICA SUMMIT

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YOUTHCONNEKT AFRICA SUMMIT 2021IS HOSTED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF GHANA UNDER THE AUSPICES OFTHE PRESIDENT H.E. NANA ADDO DANKWA AKUFO ADDO

Africa Needs a generation of Problem solvers who see further and work smater.

Today is difficult, tomorrow is even more difficult, but the day after tomorrow is very beautiful. However, most people die tomorrow evening.

I never failed in my career, my life is a journey. Losing a game or missing an opportunity is not a failure, but after The game you need to sit down and think about what went wrong so you can do better next time.

H.E. Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda

Jack Ma, Alibaba Group

Didier Drogba, Former Professional Footballer

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Favorites quote from YCA summit past editions

YouthConnekt Africa Hub(YCA) is an African home-grown solution positioned to provide relevant solutions for the global South and to support the implementation of relevant South-South initiatives to empower youth. The YCA Hub operates as a pan-African platform with the vision of connecting African youth for socio-economic transformation.

The YCA Hub aims to contribute to the achievement of Africa’s SDGs mandate, the AU 2063 agenda, and AU Youth Charter. Through national YouthConnekt initiatives (YouthConnekt National Programmes), the Hub accomplishes its mandate by: i) coordinating a global network to create a continental ecosystem for African youth;ii) sharing experience and knowledge on program and policy design, youth initiatives,fund setting and reporting;iii) providing a conduit for resources at scale and data on youth to up-skill andfinance African youth-led enterprises.

Since its launch, many African countries have demonstrated strong interest in learning about YouthConnekt and replicating the YouthConnekt model in their respective countries. As a result, YouthConnekt has scaled up beyond Rwanda to 23 African countries.YouthConnekt won the UNDP Regional Bureau for Africa Innovation Award in 2014.

YouthConnekt won the AGFUND 2018 Prince Talal International Prize forPioneering Human Development Projects. YouthConnekt won Future Policy Gold Award 2019: Decent and Sustainable Jobs for Youth Economic Empowerment category.

INTRODUCTION

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YCA Reach across Africa

23 African Countries have launched the YouthConnekt programand more are scaling up their efforts.

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Bridging the gap between different nations by bringing together government leaders & policy infuencers implemening youth policies to share knowledge & ideas that can assist others in achieving their own goals for their youth aligned with the African Youth Charter and the SDGs.

Identifying existing programs aligned with the YouthConnekt goals and facilitate a platform to work together to achieve our common goals. These programs will further assist in measuring, monitoring & maintaining successful initiatives aligned with the YouthConnekt objectives.

We will seek partnerships with private sector, government institutions, civic society, development partners, and academia that will be responsible for delivering programs, bringing other partners on board, innovating & providing solutions for implementationchallenges.

How are we getting there

Policies

Programs

Partnerships

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The YouthConnekt Africa Summit is an annual convening that connects youth from across the continent and beyond with policy influencers,political leaders, public/private and development sector institutions to engage,discuss, design, and accelerate youth empowerment efforts at the continent level. In addition, every year the summit creates a platform for a larger number of young people from all over the world to learn and engage in YouthConnekt Africa’s youth development programs.

YouthConnekt Africa Summit provides a platform for all partners involved in youth development to synergize around policies, programs and partnerships that will connect youth for continental transformation.

About YouthConnekt Africa Summit

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YCA SUMMIT LOOKING BACK

90% Youth Delegates

80% Youth DelegatesYCA Summit 2018

2018

2017

2019

YCA Summit 2019

12,655 Delegates Registered

8450 Delegates Registered

7084 Delegates Registered

60% International Delegates90+ Countries Represented

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YouthConnekt Africa Summit 2021

ACCRA - GHANA

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In March 2018, forty-four African heads of state gathered in Kigali, Rwanda to sign the framework for the AfCFTA to create a single continental market for goods and services, with free movement of businesspeople and investments. In current changing global economic outlook with hike in tariffs and protectionism, AfCFTA provides opportunities to African nations to look inward and increase access to regional markets. Considering the importance and impact of AfCFTA on regional economies, phenomenal potential for intra-continental trade, and opportunities to access new markets, the YCA plan to engage, encourage, and connect 226 mil-lion young African as the biggest stakeholder to exploit the trade opportunities, enhance trade capacities, gain news skills to contribute to sustainable trade devel-opment.

Hosted by the Government of the Republic of Ghana, the 2021 YouthConnekt Africa Summit will provide a platform for all partners involved in youth develop-ment to synergize around policies, programs andpartnerships that position African youth to cater to the AfCFTA and advance regional integration. Held in Accra, the capital city of the Republic of Ghana, the 2021 YouthConnekt Summit will offer, over three days, a combination of informative, high-level plenaries, panel discussions, keynote speeches, small group workshops, research presentations, project pitching, awards, off-site activities, learning visits,exhibition, and cultural events

“Africa Beyond Aid:Positioning the Youth for the Post COVIDEconomy and AfCFTA Opportunities”

Theme

Organized by:

Venue: Accra International Conference CentreSummit Dates: 20-22, October 2021

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• Heads of State• Ministers of Youth• Governments Officials• Heads of States ; AU Commissionners• Heads of Development Partners• International Organizations• Private Sector Representatives• Civil Society, Innovation & Incubation labs• Academia Representatives• Youth (Entrepreneurs, youth leaders, innovators,

students, artists, youth in diaspora and youth living with disabilities)• Media and Journalists

Africa’s future is bright. Great strides are being made everyday because of

you, your passion & commitment to build a better future for Africa’s

current & next generations.

Overview of Participants

Why attend

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AFRICA AS A SINGLE MARKET: EMERGING SECTORS FOR YOUTH

DEVELOPING ECOSYSTEMS FOR YOUTH AGRIPRENEURSHIP

DESIGNING THE FUTURE: YOUTH-LED INNOVATIONS DRIVING SDGs

CREATIVITY & INNOVATION IN TIMES OF COVID-19

INVESTING IN THE COLORS OF AFRICA: ART/ FASHION / CREATIVE INDUSTRIES

CONNEKTEDGIRLS: AFRICA GETS MORE IF SHE TRADES MORE

MADE IN AFRICA MARKETPLACE

AFRICA’S INNOVATIVE TECH STARTUPS AS GROWTH DRIVERS

YOUTH LABOUR MOBILITY

CONNEKTED GIRLS: YOUTH MENTAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

MASTERCLASS: ADVOCACY & ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP

AFRICA’s INFORMAL ECONOMY & EMERGING EMPLOYMENT PATHWAYS

YOUTHKONVERSE: SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP (TED Talk Style)

ENGAGING THE AFRICAN DIASPORA

AFCFTA BUSINESS CLINIC

Plenary Sessions

Plenary Sessions

Plenary Sessions

Summit Tracks

Summit Tracks

Summit Tracks

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YOUTHCONNEKT AFRICA SUMMITSIDE EVENTS

PRE-STEERING COMMITTEE TECHNICAL MEETING

CULTURALPERFORMANCES

BREAKOUT SESSIONSPROPOSED

BY SPONSORS, PARTNERS,UN Agencies

EXHBITIONBOOTHS

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PRESIDENTIAL DINNER

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YouthConnekt Africa Summit offers its partners an exceptional opportunity to demonstrate their expertise, continental brand awareness and the opportunity to connect with pan-African bodies, leading firms and institutions in Africa and beyond, and youth from across the continent. Numerous attractive benefits await our partners and sponsors:

PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITES

Lead sponsorship for 2021 YCA Summit is an excellent way to raise awareness of your institution, its product or service offerings, have privileged access and directly

address distinguished guest and the audience of opening and plenary sessions Throughout the 3 days of the Summit, the Lead Sponsor will benefit from unrivaled

visibility, exposure and prestige.

• Unparalleled access and visibility• Sponsor recognition and speaking opportunity at opening & closing ceremony• Dedicated custom session• Opportunity to nominate and bring speakers• Prime branding opportunities• Promotional videos to be shown at key sessions• Presentation of YouthConnekt Africa Awards• Premium advertisement (YCA Report, social media)• VIP access and seating• Press conference at YCA media center

Lead Sponsorship

$100,000

Key Benefits

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Track Sponsorship offers a unique opportunity to engage and take part in relevant themes and interest of your Institution. We have designed various themes, topics

and streams to ensure that our partners/sponsors get the most value from their investment. We offer unparalleled opportunities for our sponsors to expose their brand, programmes or services and connect with high-level speakers and a

massive young audience.

• Privileged access and visibility• Sponsor recognition and speaking opportunity at track session• Opportunity to nominate and bring speakers at track session• Recognition and Branding• Promotional videos to be shown at track session• Advertisement (YCA Report, social media)• Privileged seating• Press conference at YCA media center

Track Sponsorship

$25,000

Key Benefits

In this session, the team of YCA Hub along with its members will reflect on the performance, issues, and progress made on Africa’s SDGs mandate, the

AU 2063 agenda, and AU Youth Charter through national YouthConnekt initiatives. Sponsors will have the chance to be at the forefront of discussions with policy

makers and showcase policies and best practices that contribute to youth empower-ment in Africa.

• Access and visibility• Sponsor recognition and speaking opportunity at Policy-makers Roundtable• Opportunity to nominate and bring speakers• Recognition and Branding• Promotional videos to be shown at Policy-makers Roundtable• Advertisement (YCA Report, social media)• Press conference at YCA media center

Policy-makers Roundtable

$20,000

Key Benefits

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YouthConnekt Export Accelerator (eA) finalists will be selected from across the continent, and will be brought to the YouthConnekt Africa Summit to showcase their

innovations. As eAccelerator sponsor, you will gain a spotlight with these achievers and a benefit from the grand splendor of the ceremony, which will be attended by

all delegated as well as numerous high level participants.

• Access and visibility• Sponsor recognition and speaking opportunity at YCA session• Opportunity to nominate and bring speakers• Recognition and Branding• Promotional videos to be shown at YCA session• Advertisement (YCA Report, social media)• Press conference at YCA media center

YouthConnekt Export Accelerator

$20,000

Key Benefits

YouthKonverse Ted Talks inspired program will engage, elevate & expand minds to act with purpose and focus. Several other branding, promotional & networking

opportunities will allow your company to network and showcase its company culture & ambition. As YouthKonverse sponsor, you will be at the heart of storytelling and at

the center of topical issues. Get branded alongside Africa’s young thinkers and identify with a modern and progressive body of thought.

• Access and visibility• Sponsor recognition and speaking opportunity at YouthKonverse session• Opportunity to nominate and bring speakers• Recognition and Branding• Promotional videos to be shown at YouthKonverse session• Advertisement (YCA Report, social media)• Press conference at YCA media center

YouthKonverse

$20,000Key Benefits

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YCA welcomes sponsorship for the Summit sessions, activities, exhibits, hospitality (transport, accommodation, meals) as well as in-kind contribution to

make the 2021 YouthConnekt Africa Summit even more enriching and impactful.

• Access and visibility• Sponsor recognition• Recognition and branding• Promotional photos/videos to be shown at selected event or session• Advertisement (YCA Report, social media)• Opportunity to share and distribute sponsor’s products/materials

CULTURAL PERFORMANCESGALA DINNEREVENT HOSPITALITY & MEDIAACCOMMODATION, TRANSPORT, AND MEALSBRANDED BOOTH

$10,000

Key Benefits

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EVENT & CONTACT INFORMATION

For More Information About the Summit visit

www.youthconnektafrica2021.org

Contact-us

Ms. Akosua Manuyouthconnekt@nya.gov.gh

General Enquiriesyouthconnekt@nya.gov.gh