Africa Renewal: September 2022
Education
Transforming Education Summit 2022: Global mobilisation to save education systems
Sierra Leone’s education minister David Sengeh, who is co-chair of the Summit’s Advisory Committee, says governments, civil society, students, and young people must reimagine education
Africa’s future depends on its children’s foundational learning today
There is a need for large-scale support to enable education systems to recover
Teachers are agents of change
— says award-winning Ghanaian teacher Rebecca Onumah, ahead of the UN’s Transforming Education Summit in September 2022.
We need to invest in education
- Says award-winning Ghanaian teacher Ebenezer Otoo, ahead of the UN’s Transforming Education Summit in September 2022
Effective teaching requires adequate resources
— says Sam Quansah, the 2021 ‘Overall Best Male Teacher’ in the Awutu Senya District, in Ghana’s Central Region.
Over 130 countries agree to reboot their education systems
UN Secretary-General issues call to action and vision for way forward at UN Summit
Preparing young Africans for jobs of the future
Adequate education financing, updated curricula and accelerated e-learning will help develop skills to meet future workforce demands
Gender
New platform of women Presidents & Prime Ministers meets at UN General Assembly
Women Heads of State and Government highlight women’s leadership as crucial to tackling global challenges and achieving a sustainable future
Climate Change
Calling for just, well-financed climate action in Africa
Green economy can be impetus for growth and development
For a food-secure world, invest in women and girls
World Food Day is 16 October: Why the case for empowering women, girls, and youth is urgent
African cities: Climate action plans could help address injustice, inequity
Voices of the marginalized and at-risk people are crucial for generating appropriate locally owned solutions.
How Africa can escape chronic food insecurity amid climate change
A new IMF policy paper says fiscal and financial policies and reforms such as technology transfer can reduce damage and help countries adapt
Digital
Togo and UN sign MoU to establish the African Cybersecurity Centre
Based in Lome, the centre will promote cybersecurity and fight cybercrime
Agriculture
Ghana food geneticist wins the 2022 Africa Food Prize
Eric Yirenkyi Danquah was one of over 370 nominees from 44 countries
In Gabon, the growing demand for fish offers new opportunities for young people in aquaculture
Developing the potential of aquaculture farms to increase incomes and ensure a nutritious food source
Economic Development
Global Africa Business Initiative inspires business, political, and cultural leaders to advance equitable growth for the continent
Part of UN General Assembly week, UN Global Compact initiative sparks new strategies for African development and business
Youth
African Union Development Agency-NEPAD launches Energize Africa
The initiative is about harnessing youths’ creativity and skills into the continent’s economic growth & development, whilst expanding their income opportunities
