France is hosting the 12th International Economic Forum on Africa being held today at the Conference Centre of the OECD in Paris.
The Forum is deliberating on “Management of human and natural resources: what policies to promote youth employment in Africa? ”
It is organized by the Development Centre of the OECD in partnership with the African Development Bank, the United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa and the French government.
The Forum will brings together several African ministers, policy makers and representatives of the private sector and international organizations to discuss strategies for growth and job creation, needs in terms of training and skills, and the use of natural resources to expand and create jobs in Africa.
With the youngest population in the world – 200 million young people aged between 15 and 24 years – and improving education levels, Africa is facing a youth bulge in search of decent jobs.
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