A new report from The Mo Ibrahim Foundation has analysed youth perspectives on the challenges Africa’s young people are facing as a result of Covid-19
Titled “Covid-19 in Africa: what does it mean for young people?”, the 50-page document sheds light on the views of 143 young and mid-level career African citizens from various sectors and disciplines.
Billed as the Foundation’s first-ever Now Generation Network Survey findings on the impact of Covid-19, the report focuses on issues of government responses to the crisis, access to adequate healthcare, the availability of reliable information and the continent’s prospects for the future.
Here are 5 key findings of the survey:
All in all, Africa’s young and mid-level career citizens remain cautiously optimistic about the future, with a majority considering the current crisis as an opportunity to alter the current growth model.
Some 84% of those surveyed believe the Covid-19 provides an opportunity to reform current policies.
“It is encouraging to see this cautious optimism from our young people – who account for almost 60% of Africa’s population,” said Foundation chairperson, Mo Ibrahim.
He called for decision-making to include our continent’s greatest asset – its young people – now more than ever.
The Foundation says from the results of its survey, it is confident that Africa will overcome the challenges presented by coronavirus pandemic.
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