During a youth dialogue, a special event at the AEC 2024, experts explored how technological innovation could promote economic stability and growth in Africa.

Moderating the discussion, Adetola Akinola said the objective of the session was to examine how technological innovation, particularly at universities, could drive sustainable development in African economies. The aim would be to balance economic growth, environmental sustainability, and social inclusion, while utilising Africa’s most valuable asset, the youth, to address the present challenges to Africa’s transformation and economic development.

Opening the conversation, Moumouni Dialla, President of the PAN African Youth Union, emphasised the need for regional and international cooperation in developing the continent’s technological resilience. “Africa has to welcome alliances that guarantee long-term development goals and are not overwhelmed by transient benefits,” he said. He underlined the necessity of integrating skill development into education, encouraging international specialisation to support friendly rivalry, and attract key technological investments. From his vantage point, continental cooperation and sustainable innovation must start with partnerships. (Press Release)