KEY FOCUS OF THE COLLOQUIUM


Rampant unemployment of youth on the continent

Government promotion of entrepreneurship as way to increase economic growth.

Creating platforms of support for African youths wanting to work on the local, national and international stage.

Equipping Young African Ambassadors with practical skills they can use to deal with issues that affect young people all over the world,

About YAAC


Young African Ambassadors Colloquium is a gathering of Diplomats, Entrepreneurs, Academics, Ambassadors, Stakeholders and Business Persons from 54 African Countries and around the world with the aim to assist in the creation of 100,000 decent jobs and effective start-ups training in partnership with government and private companies by 2035.

The colloquium comprises of exciting field trips, interactive workshops, simulations, case studies, presentations and speeches from leaders from the diplomatic world. The event will excel in facilitating exchange of ideas and fostering international relationships

It is about enhancing and growing the subsequent generation of diplomats in Africa. We want to provide dynamic insight, create access and capacity to every young person in Africa to engage with key stakeholders at a crucial time in their careers and broaden their connections to influence global leaders.

BACKGROUND


YAAC is a unique idea of Andy Tosh SP, a Public Relations, Digital, Marketing Communications company. The concept in partnership, is developed by The UAE-Africa Mentoring and Development Consortium (UAMDC) a global platform for the youth in the United Arab Emirates, Africa, Middle East and other parts of the world.

It is executed by Black Diamonds World, a company that provides an enabling platform where black entrepreneurs can share, build and grow while changing the African economic narrative in partnership with Sparks Ideas Courses and Batsi-M an events management company.

3

DAYS

3

3 iconic venues

54

COUNTRIES

40

SPEAKERS

10

FACILITATORS

PLENARY TOPICS


PANEL 1

Effect of Political and Economic instability during and after elections in Africa on startup ecosystem.

PANEL 2

Legislature and other government laws that protect young leadership vision and basic visa requirement.

PANEL 3

Unclear frameworks for partnership between entrepreneurs and venture capital fund

PANEL 4

Poor level of Anglo-phone and Francophone young diplomat’s relation in Africa

PANEL 5

Why African youth hardly connect to the international business communities

KEY NOTE PANEL DISCUSSION


TALK 1

Solving financial barriers associate with pursuing basic education or a college degree.

TALK 2

Organizing short seminars, conferences & workshops on - Time management, career & leadership skills, entrepreneurship, decision making skills etc.

TALK 3

Providing training on developing the Big C’s (Confidence, Competence, and Capabilities).

TALK 4

Property - Open doors to undertake Hostel & Low-income Housing project

Get In Touch


Want to know more about the colloquium? We would love to hear from you!

Contact Information

Young African Ambassadors Colloquium
ANDY - 078 290 7486
BATSI - 071 169 2348
ben@yaac.co

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