ADS 2024, Sub-theme 1 – Video Interviews with Experts | Office of the Special Adviser on Africa

In Focus

In case you missed it

Relive the High-level Policy Dialogue, featuring the participation of the heads of the UN and the AU as well as the President of Senegal
Watch the recording of the International Webinars that took place on 8 May, 15 May and 22 May respectively.
Watch the recording of the Youth Stages that took place on 9 May, 16 May and 23 May (English | French) respectively.
Read our new policy briefs titled STEM Education for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in Africa with a Focus on Generating Decent Jobs for Africa's Youth, Transforming Education in Africa by Leveraging Innovative Finance and the Digital Revolution and Education and Learning in Crisis-affected Areas.

Week 1 | Day Two — 7 May

The second day of "Africa Month" focuses on the first sub-theme, with experts contributing ideas to complement the documentary videos published on the first day. The materials cover critical issues, including the importance of STEM education in accelerating progress towards achieving Agenda 2063 of the African Union.

UNESCO Assistant Director-General on STEM education for young Africans

Stefania Giannini, UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Education reflects on the impact of STEM education on Africa's future, including its potential to drive advancements in healthcare, infrastructure, energy, and agriculture. She also discusses the underrepresentation of women and girls in STEM education, emphasizing the importance of mobilizing support to boost the current figures. The Assistant Director-General highlights UNESCO's unwavering commitment to promoting quality STEM education in Africa, toward the realization of Agenda 2063's vision of inclusive and sustainable development.

Reflections on STEM education in Africa: How to encourage decent jobs for Africa's youth

Uma Rani, Senior Economist at the ILO's Research Department and lead author of the report, reflects on the current state of STEM education in Africa and the challenges and opportunities it holds for generating decent jobs for Africa's youth.

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