The Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment will host Youth Employment Research in Africa Consultative Symposium, which marks the initial phase of a collaborative project between CAPSI and the Mastercard Foundation.
- Date: Wednesday, 12 July 2023
- Time: 14h00 – 17h00 Johannesburg time
- Format: Online via Zoom
Interpretation: Arabic, Amharic, French, Kiswahili and Portuguese
We invite youth-led or youth-focused organisations to contribute insights, opinions, and suggestions regarding aspects such as youth inclusion criteria, so as to ensure the project is inclusive, representative, and impactful.
Overview
The CAPSI-Mastercard project invites African youth to participate in a research initiative focused on dignified employment for marginalised youth in 17 African countries. This five-year project aims to explore the opportunities and knowledge arising from the Mastercard Foundation’s Young Africa Works Strategy. We value the input of African youth in shaping the research and ensuring its relevance and impact. We seek insights, opinions, and suggestions on key project aspects such as inclusion criteria and research methodologies, acknowledging the diverse experiences and aspirations of African youth.
The project has three main objectives. Firstly, it aims to gather data and knowledge on the effectiveness of non-profit organisations in creating decent employment opportunities for young people. Secondly, it aims to train doctoral fellows from African universities in disciplines related to youth employment, empowering them to become experts in impactful research. Lastly, the project aims to generate sustainable knowledge and provide a digital hub for connecting young Africans with dignified employment.
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