Lounge: Building a common ground

Dear young people, 

Feels a bit strange to address a group I am myself part of ! If you are on this platform, it’s because, like myself, you’re interested, concerned about our digital future. Our consultation is the right place to reflect, discuss and make your voice heard about the future of ICTs in an impactful way. 

Please check our details page for more information about the process and the goal of our consultation. But for now, I’m pleased to welcome you to the lounge, a place to socialize and share our intentions and expectations about the Youth Call to Action. 

My name is Anaëlle, I am a 19 years old student of political sciences in Paris. I’m also interning at ITU, because, as Gen Z, I feel particularly concerned by the evolution of the roles of ICTs in our society. I’ve grown up around screens, and I’ve been, in turn, empowered and disqualified by new technologies. 

However, I firmly believe in the potential that they offer us (for me, I’m mostly excited about political engagement online). This is why I am part of this co-creation process, to listen to the voices of young people, just like you, and help policies to be more meaningful for us. 

In turn, please, share a bit about yourself, your motivations and your expectations about this consultation ! I look forward to reading your contributions and getting our conversation started :) 

Remember to check the other discussion rooms, about your concerns, commitments and call to action to policy makers !

Anaëlle, Moderator 

Hello, I'm Furkan USTA. I am 20 years old. I am student of electrical and electronic engineering. I am Turkish, I live in Trabzon in the Black Sea region. This is a port city especially famous for its historical diversity and natural beauties. In addition to technical projects in my field, I try to participate in very good organizations such as this organization that require me to use my social skills too.
I'm into ham radio. This is why the 25th article of CEPT crossed our paths with the ITU. By the way, my callsign is TA7TUR.

With generation connect, while trying to fill the gap between the disadvantaged groups, I also aim to revive my own social skills, especially after the pandemic. As a member of the youth group, we are actually investing in our future. I am only participating as a helping eye to make this investment more effective.

I enjoy being a part of this young organization and working with you.

Hi Furkan ! 

It's great to meet you, welcome to our consultation ! Your projects in software and development are truly inspiring. 

I'd love to hear how you think that ham radio participates to building a sustainable and inclusive future for youth ? I think it seems like a promising media, you can share what you think about it in this room : https://www.sparkblue.org/our-digital-future/discussion/how-build-inclusive-and-sustainable-digital-future-all 

Looking forward to hear more on your perspective ! 

Best, Anaëlle

Hello, my name is Apolline and I am a 20 year old business administration student. I am French but currently living in Madrid, Spain. 
 

Digital technologies seem to be constantly evolving and innovating at faster rates than ever before, and this can feel overwhelming, along with the fact that online technologies take increasingly more space in our lives. Especially with the pandemic, many of us had to use digital means for communication, school entertainment, purchases, etc. Therefore part of my motivation to join this consultation is to be as aware and in control digitally as i can, since it is nowadays an inevitable part of life, which does come with advantages, but many risks as well (cybercrime, protection of privacy and data..). 
 

My expectations would be to gain a better understanding about how to incorporate and manage these digital innovations in our future as young people. Moreover, I am eager to learn about other young people’s perspective, and how our voice can affect larger scale decisions that impact us and our future. 
 

Hello, my name is Olivia. I am 22 and I am a master's student in renewable energy technologies. I am from Burkina Faso but am currently in Ghana for studies. 

I have a big interest in digital technologies because I believe they can lead to sustainable development. Nowadays, in every domain, digital technologies are used to improve services. ICT have shown that they have an important role to play in our daily activities. It is therefore important to see how we can make use of those technologies without consequences for us and for future generations. However, some communities in the World are still lagging when it comes to digital education.

As a member of this platform, I would like to contribute to meeting some challenges of digital applications. I would like to learn from each and everyone here about digital technologies.

Hi, my name is Natalie and I come from the Czech Republic. I work as a specialist at the Interdisciplinary Research Team on Internet and Society (IRTIS). I am also currently studying for a PhD in Media Studies, with my dissertation focusing on the digital skills of children and adolescents.

My motivation is to capitalize on my experience in the academic research environment and use it in practice to implement important steps for the development of the digital future, for example in the field of education.

From this activity I expect to gain new insights into the challenges of the digital future, make new contacts and, with any luck, contribute to a good cause through my involvement.

Salaam,

Building on a foundation that is existent needs incredible interoperability and agility amongst builders, intergenerational alliances are fundamental in building the next evolution of Technologies and the internet.

Karsan, Gabriel is my name. From Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. 25 years of age (i feel old, haha) an internet thought leader, activist, and Netizen.

My interest is simple, Building Beyond. Beyond what we have, it's our responsibility to push and innovate a safer, inclusive, and more equitable technology ecosystem. 
A builder needs to know how to build a home, Meaningful connectivity begins with human-oriented local infrastructures, built collaboratively with local solutions, adoption of ubiquitous digital skillsets, leadership and philosophical thought schools and discussions to lead us to what's beyond the state we are privileged to access know,

To access equally digital resources, build stronger productive relations with digital productive forces emerging in the fourth industrial revolution. 

Equity with protection from our human errors and stronger digital rights for all groups of people.

To me, Beyond this is what we build better, Better access, Better inclusion, Better digital circular economies, Better possibilities, and Equity for all human beings.

It's an honor being amongst you all i this platform, learning and interacting as we shape what is beyond.

Let's connect: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriel-karsan-5031827b

je suis osséine soumahoro, j’ai 23 ans étudiant en science de l’information documentaire et je suis originaire de la Côte d’Ivoire.

J’ai un grand intérêt pour la gestion de flux documentaire issu de nos activités. Le numérique est aujourd’hui l’outil indispensable à la gouvernance.  Et j’estime que la fécondation mutuelle de divers esprits de la génération Z favorisera une meilleure organisation de l’information surtout dans nos pays africains où la gestion de l’information reste un véritable chantier. 

Je suis ravi de faire partie de cette grande et belle famille, j’espère apprendre et acquérir de nouvelles compétences en matière de gestion numérique des documents.

Salut salut moi c'est Pascal ingénieur en fin de formation en réseaux informatique et Internet. Je viens du Bénin.

Toujours prêt à apporter des solutions dans le domaine des TICs car les TICs aujourd'hui sont indispensables pour tout développement dans n'importe quel secteur. 

J'espère approfondir mes connaissances et acquérir des compétences dans un esprit de partage collaboratif.

The world is advancing and everything in it is getting digitalized. 

I've been thinking of what our future would look like, everything will be IT-based. We are the generation to change the world to that

I'm Dafine Matagi from Kenya. I'm 20yrs old, currently studying computer science

I feel bewildered being here but I know with time I'll  get to fit in this environment and feel comfortable enough.

//Week 2// 

Dear All, 

It's been a pleasure meeting every single one of you during week 1 of the consultation.

From computer scientists (Dafinematagi), future engineers (@Pascal) to students of sustainable energy (Olivia W), this first week of the consultation has shown us that Youth is more than well versed in the technical aspects of ICTs.   

I also really appreciated the engagement shown in your messages, for your passions (such as ham radio for Furkan USTA ) and for the future (with Natalie Tercova focusing on education and gabriel karsan focusing on digital equity)  

I hope that you will all put your expertise to use in the other discussion rooms, about your concerns, commitments, and call to action to policymakers !

For the newcomers, please feel free to share a bit about yourself, your motivations, and your expectations about this consultation! I look forward to reading your contributions and keeping the conversation going. 

Anaëlle :)

My name is Princia from Burundi, I am 21 years old,I'm pursuing a bachelor's degree in Finance and Banking.

I'm interested in digital technologies because the digitalized world makes life easier than ever and both technology and society are co-related, co-dependent and co-influence to each other. It affects the life of youth changing the way of their learning, thinking and communicating.

My expectations are gaining more skills because I am a person who is eager to learn new things, apt to set a mindset of creativity, innovation and have a entrepreneurial spirit.

Hi everyone,

My name is Amaro, I am 28 years old, I am from Portugal but I came to study in the UK I completed my bachelor's degree in Computer Science in 2020 and since then I have lived here and worked as a software engineer for a robotics startup building drone-in-a-box solution and currently I am a software engineer for a space-age laundry/garment aftercare startup that is helping fashion move towards a more being more sustainable and circular. 

My main motivation to be part of this discussion and of generation connect is because I believe we can be a bridge between generations and I hope we have the opportunity to contribute towards the achievement of the SDGs especially the access to quality education, eradication of poverty and hunger while promoting gender equality and reducing inequalities by 2030.

My expectations are that we are much more included in the development of both policy and technical solutions that can improve people's lives all around the world.  

1. Hello, I am Federica Morici, member of GC-AMS, I am 24 years old. I am an expert lawyer in Cybercrime and Cybersecurity, with postgraduate degrees in Artificial Intelligence and digital evidence. I am studying a Master in Educational Innovation. I founded a project called Digital Students, where we use technology to democratize education to make it more accessible to everyone. Currently, we facilitate the education of more than 8,500 people from 14 countries around the world, contributing to SDG 4 of the 2030 Agenda.

2. This process seems to me to be fundamental for the development of society as a whole, youth are building their own future in which they want to live and each one, from their place, contributes to a certain cause. I am grateful that more and more young people have a voice.

3. I hope that the result is enriching, that new ideas are generated and that young people continue to have a voice in these processes. I believe that there are several factors that together make a "good team": young people - leadership - intention to make positive changes in a community - interest in contributing to the 2030 Agenda - authorities willing to listen.
The combination of these factors can bring extraordinary results.

Thanks so much for reading.

Hello family, my name is Adikwu Priscilla, a student of electrical and electronics engineering living and studying in Nigeria, Precisely Benue State, Makurdi. I am 21years old.

I love children and am amazed by all the wonderful stages they undergo before their youth and all the amazing ideas stuck in their pretty little heads. Digital technology has come to stay and affects almost all strata of life both for the good and bad. 

Learning how to navigate through this age is of utmost importance which is why I am here. I want to learn and in turn be a voice for the voiceless. It is a privilege being here and I look forward to an amazing experience. Thank you. 

Hello everybody here!

my name is Ametelah Abubeker ,from Ethiopia . I am fresh graduated  Electronics and Telecom Engineer. I am interested in Networking and circuit design. It is my dream to be part of creative female in Telecom technology,and this motivates me to be part of this Group.hope to get important information and guides from this amazing group .

// Concluding Week 2 // 

Dear All, 

As we're reaching the halfway point of this consultation, I really want to say what an honor it's been meeting and discussing with every single one of you. 

Coming to this platform is a very empowering moment for me, and I hope it is for you too! We are showing that Youth has a say in co-creating policies that will directly affect our future. 

A warm welcome to our inspiring and ambitious newcomers ! Princia MUGISHA , Amaro Chagan , Federica Morici , Priscilla Adikwu , Ametii : Thanks to you, this second week of discussion in the lounge was placed under the sign of gender equality. I'm very happy seeing young women getting involved in ICTs and bridging the gender digital divide, together! 

I'm looking forward to reading more about your perspectives and backgrounds in the other discussion rooms, about your concerns, commitments, and call to action to policymakers !

Anaëlle :)

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Madiba Darry is my name, and I'm from Gambia. I am currently enrolled at The University of The Gambia, where I am pursuing a double major in Economics and Mathematics. I can be reach by [email protected]

Digital technologies appear to be evolving and innovating at a greater rate than ever before, which, combined with the fact that they are increasingly consuming our lives, can be overwhelming. During the epidemic, many of us had to rely on digital means for communication, school entertainment, shopping, and other purposes. As a result, one of my goals in engaging in this consultation is to be as aware and in control of my digital life since possible, as it is now an unavoidable part of life with many benefits but also many drawbacks.

Hello everyone. My name is Moitheri. I'm from Lesotho; a small country in the Southern Africa. I'm 19 years old and I'm currently studying the International Baccalaureate Diploma. I'd say I'm too much a technology enthusiast and everything digital.The digital world has twisted and turned and shaped itself into something unimaginable which today almost rules our lives. We rely heavily on it for almost everything from knowledge, to utility to communication and this has lead me here because I'm extremely concerned about how it'll turn out this time. By that I'm interested in hearing what youth have to say at this very moment, their concerns, opinions, how we can work together to build bridges as well as solutions to the already existing problems. Plus, I just love the idea of being connected to other youth across the world.

Hello everyone my name is Ismael Sowtall from Guinea ?? Conakry. I am a community volunteer at UNVP.

-The project manager of numeric innovation for handicap

-An Activist for environmental protection with CIPAD

- Participant of Seina international school for sustainable development program.

Ma motivation à participer à ce processus de Co-création est d’ordre humanitaire et professionnel.

Personnellement je m’intéresse à tout ce qui est objectif de développement durable et fort heureusement la digitalisation apparaît comme un allié sûr pour l’atteinte des objectifs de développement durable; alors apprendre et partager avec une équipe dynamique et de divers origines me motive beaucoup à faire partir des ces discussions fructueuses.

* Mes attentes sont définitivement les mêmes que les autres jeunes de l’équipes car nous allons échanger ensemble - apporter ensemble  des idées innovatrices - et faire des recommendations constructives ensemble et nous expierons que le tout tombe dans de bonnes oreilles !! Merci 

I am IFEBUCHECHUKWU FRANCISCA EDEH, from Enugu state,Nigeria.Am a student of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka and my discipline is home science/hospitality and humanitarian.

As a youth leader and social activist, I have keen interest in reading, travelling, humanitarian work, politics and leadership, hospitality,ICT and STEM, Volunteering etc . 

Through my passion for performing, I have embraced a fanatical interest in volunteering for social impact project in different organizations' like Amnesty International (AIN),Inspire community network(ICON),society for improvement of rural people(SIRP),speak up stand out Nigeria(SUSO),Alliances for Africa(AFA).

I am motivated to be part of this co-creation process because I want to be among young female leaders who are doing great in the digital world, exploring digital opportunities and creating impacts.

I expect to gain leadership and digital skills that will help me explore and  advance my vision of a connected future,which I will extend the skill learnt to my local community for a sustainable development in the society.I also hope to network with other young leaders in various countries to share ideas and achieve expected results.

Bonjour, chers amis. Je suis très heureux de vous rejoindre ce matin en ma qualité de modérateur de nos échanges de cette semaine. Je suis ravi de vous les divers profils qui composent le groupe de discussion et je suis très impressionné que si jeunes, les grandes réalisations sont déjà à votre actif et la fougue et désir de faire plus se lit encore avec beaucoup de flammes dans chacun de vos écrits.

Je suis Emmanuel GANSE, 24 du Bénin et je suis membre du réseau Generation Connect Youth Envoy Africa. Je suis innovateur social et je travaille à développer des solutions civic tech qui d'un encouragent les citoyens à développer des comportements responsables en période électorale, mais aussi à s'intéresser aux questions politiques et aux processus électoraux. Récemment j'ai développé une plateforme TONAFA pour éduquer les jeunes à la non-violence, et à des voies pacifiques de revendication de leurs droits ainsi que pour encourager l'inclusion significative des femmes en politique. Je suis aussi consultant en communication digitale.

Alors pour bien commencer la semaine, j'aimerais vous lire sur votre vision du numérique dans la construction d'un monde plus juste pour tous. Comment les TICs peuvent aider à rendre le monde meilleur selon vous? Aussi, pour ceux qui viennent de nous rejoindre et n'ont pu répondre aux questions de ma collègue Anaëlle Cathelineau , que je salue au passage, quelles sont vos attentes en prenant part à cette consultation. 

PS: n'hésitez pas à utiliser l'option traduction disponible sur la plateforme et à répondre dans la langue de votre choix. Merci et hâte de vous lire.

Hello everybody!

I am Alexa Silva Varela, Costa Rican and I am really excited to learn and share with all of you talented professionals, activist and students. I recently finished my studies in International Relations and my passions are gender equality and protection of the underage people. I feel I can be part of this conversation because even when I am not an expert in technologies, I am super interested in the impact that it has in the people, and the impact that could have (both negative and positive) on the gender equality and on the underage people. 

As a woman, I want the ICTs to be a platform of growing and succes and not a challenge and barrier. Women do not have the same opportunities in the ICTs and I would like to help in anyway to achieve the gender equality in this topic. For the children and teenagers, I want the ICTs to be a tool that is well balanced with their healty life.

Hello everyone, I am Mbanwie Pearly, 23 years old and I come from Cameroon. Currently studying to obtain a Masters in Interpreting in Cameroon.

I joined this platform because I believe a good number of youths like us, Gen Z and those who follow were sort of thrusted into the digital world. With no rules or laid down guidelines for us to explore properly. The developments which are made day after day thanks to the internet are amazing, as well as the havoc and harm others use the digital world to perpetuate. My first expectation is to hope we come up with better laid down rules to protect those who will come after us, saving them suffering, loss and hurt facilitated by the use of digital devices.

Secondly, while some countries are very much abreast with the digital world, topping the trends by creating new things, other countries are sourly lagging behind. Internet connection in such countries is ridiculously expensive and staying continuously connected, exploring all the advantages the internet offers is a luxury, so for the wealthy of sorts. Through this platform, as unrealistic as it sounds, I do hope we make access to the digital world as inherent or intrinsic as the right to education, food, water because whether we believe it or not, the internet is becoming very indispensable. 

For developing countries most especially, I hope we stop at nothing in trying to use the internet in achieving SDGs 4,5 and 8. Sensitising youths like us on the opportunities the internet offers, going beyond the limits of day-to-day entertainment. Doing something meaningful that goes beyond our individual selves, but doing what matters even to those who will come 50 years after us. Let them settle in a world with a little less strive and struggle.

It's a privilege meeting each one of you here. I do hope SDG 17 is made a reality for us through our interactions. Thank you.

Bonjour à toutes et à tous

Je suis très enthousiaste à l'idée de pouvoir échanger avec vous encore aujourd'hui sur les questions du numérique qui nous passionnent tous et nous rassemblent d'ailleurs.

Vous lire est passionnant et je suis très impressionné par les différents parcours que vous construisez et surtout par les belles actions que vous envisagez ou avez déjà réussi à mettre en oeuvre. Je remercie encore les amis Moitheri Hanese Madiba Darry Ismael Sowtall Ifebuchechukwu Francisca Edeh Ifebuchechukwu Francisca Edeh Alexa Silva Varela Mbanwie pearly pour l'exercice de présentation. Je voudrais inviter tous ceux qui nous rejoignent à aussi se présenter pour que nous puissions bien faire connaissance.

Aujourd'hui, j'ai une question pour tout le monde : Comment construire un avenir numérique inclusif et durable pour tous ? A quelles actions pensez-vous de façon concrète?

PS: Sentez-vous libre de répondre dans la langue de votre convenance.

Bonsoir. 

Je suis Minerve SOGAN. Je suis au Bénin. Et je suis ravie d'être là.

Je suis assistante commerciale et marketing.

J'aime participer aux activités sociales, surtout celles qui se rapportent aux ODDs, et celles sur des sujets de réflexion comme ceci.

J'ai rejoint cette conversation, parce que j'ai trouvé l'initiative très belle, et je veux apprendre et approfondir mes connaissances sur le numérique.

​​​​​​Pour construire un avenir numérique durable et inclusif pour tous, il faut investir dans la formation des jeunes sur les métiers du numérique. Ne pas prioriser seulement ceux qui font déjà un métier lié au numérique ou les jeunes ayant suivi ou qui suivent des formations dans le numérique.

Il faut aussi penser à la promotion des start up numérique, ainsi que la promotion des solutions numériques mise en place par des jeunes.

Mais, je pense que l'éducation numérique, la formation des jeunes est le premier pilier pour construire un avenir numérique durable et inclusif pour tous.

​​​​​​Je vous remercie.

I am Horace Chipembere a trained technology expert aged 21 with twenty first century skills in computer programming , Unmaned aerial vehicles engineering (Drones) and Techpreneurship. I am a self starter running various initiatives including Her4Tech which focuses on women & girls inclusion in science , Technology , Engineering and Mathematics. I also runs a tech-website (www.malawitechspace.com) that profiles innovative technological initiatives in Malawi.Furthermore l also work with the Government of Malawi in the ministry of Health within the Department of Health Management Information Systems.

The motivation to join this program came when l realised that this program would give me a platform to speak my voice at the same time help me to connect with other like minded people to learn from and share ideas.

My expectations about the outcome of the co-creation process and its impact on youth engagement in decision-making processes at the national and international level is that l will have the opportunity to voice out my opinions and follow my interests with support from various stakeholders and mentors.I am super excited to be part of this exciting and life-changing journey.I look forward to Learn more and contribute more.

Bonjour, Hashanah Hashanah. J'espère que vous allez bien. Très heureux de vous lire ce matin dans la formidable communauté que nous formons. Je suis sidéré par votre talent et la manière dont vous avez réussi à vous insérer dans la vie professionnelle, surtout eu égard à votre collaboration avec le gouvernement et des acteurs de la société civile.

Vous êtes au bon endroit pour rencontrer d'autres jeunes qui innovent et qui rêvent d'un monde meilleur comme vous où les technologies jouent un grand rôle pour résoudre les équations de la la vie courante. Bienvenue à bord.

Bonjour à tous. J'espère que vous allez très bien. Nous sommes déjà au quatrième jour de la semaine et j'ai bon espoir que vous vous plaisez bien dans cette consultation surtout à travers les différentes présentations. Je voudrais nous inviter à une réflexion pour bâtir un terrain d'entente autour de l'égalité genre dans le numérique.

Comment pensez-vous qu'on puisse accroître la présence des filles et des femmes dans les secteurs du digital, y compris les filles habitant les milieux reculés?

Je serai très heureux d'avoir vos différents avis sur ce point. Merci et à tout à l'heure.

Bonjour les ami.e.s

J'espère que vous allez bien. Je suis très heureux d'avoir passé cette semaine du 25 au 30 avril 2022, avec chacun de vous. J'ai été heureux de vos différents profis très divers et aussi grands les uns que les autres. Je constate avec beaucoup d'admiration combien et comment chacun de nous se fraye un chemin de réussite avec l'usage des technologies pour créer des facilités et des solutions aux problèmes qui font notre quotidien. Eh bien, mes sincères félicitations à tous !

Par rapport aux attentes

J'ai noté que:

- beaucoup ici aimeraient que leurs voix soient entendus et prises en compte des processus de digitalisation dans chacun de leur pays

- beaucoup ici aimeraient que cette plateforme les connecte avec d'autres jeunes ayant les mêmes passions en partage pour échanger et réfléchir ensemble

- certaines femmes participent à ce processus de co-création parce qu'elles souhaitent faire partie des leaders de leurs pays qui innovent et créent de l'impact au quotidien

- certains souhaitent mieux comprendre l'impact des TICs dans la société et savoir comment elles contribuent au développement 

Les besoins des jeunes pour bâtir un terrain d'entente

- renforcer leurs compétences en leadership et en numérique pour faire progresser leur vision d'un avenir connecté

- oeuvrer pour que les TIC soient une plateforme de croissance et de réussite et non un défi et une barrière. 

- accroître la présence des femmes dans le numérique pour atteindre l'égalité des sexes et leur donner plus d'opportunités

- donner plus d'opportunités aux jeunes dans les technologies pour l'essor de leurs talents

- oeuvrer pour la réduction de la cherté du prix de la connexion internet dans les pays africains

- faciliter l'accès des jeunes à une connexion permanente pour explorer les opportunités en temps réel

- éduquer les enfants à l'utilisation d'un internet plus sûr et sécurisé où ils ne subiront pas de violences ou d'autres maux qui pourraient leur nuire considérablement

- promouvoir les start-up numériques, ainsi que les solutions numériques mises en place par des jeunes

- encourager les jeunes innovateurs du continent à toujours faire mieux et leur donner les moyens d'aller au bout de leurs projets.

Voilà comment je résume les beaux échanges que nous avons eus et j'ai eu l'honneur de modérer cette semaine. J'espère que vous avez utilisé l'option de traduction pour mieux comprendre les discussions dans la langue de vos choix. Portez-vous bien et au plaisir de continuer à réfléchir ensemble pour une meilleure intégration des jeunes dans la promotion des TICs.

Emmanuel GANSE

Greetings, my name is Seblewongel Girma Bayu. I am 21 years old. I am an Ethiopian. currently, I am enrolled in a medical college. In collaboration with Make a mark Africa youth development, I am running a free mentorship program as a manager.

I choose to participate in this platform because I want to be part of the change we are going to make. Intercontinental idea sharings are helpful to bring the best solution to a problem. Our network is our net worth. We are the future and we need to be a role models to youths at our age.

Hello. My name is Nicholas Gasani.  I am 21 years old, studying Environmental Engineering at the National University of Rwanda. I live in Kigali Rwanda.  

My motivation to be part of this co-creation process is I am interested in digital technologies in managing the environment.  Africa in general faces serious environmental challenges, including land degradation, loss of biodiversity, climate change effects, water and air pollution etc.  Digital technologies especially emerging technologies such as Internet of Things, data science, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles technologies can be used to mitigate the environmental challenges outlined above.

My expectations is to see more African youth adopt use of digital technologies in their every day life including in their various professions/work/businesses etc.

Chers amis, le sommet des jeunes est fait pour nous et par nous.

Nous sommes jeunes, entre 15 et 29 ans? 

Nous voulons être entendus dans les instances de décisions afin d'être la voix des jeunes dans notre communauté et améliorer les conditions de vie?

Alors n'hésitons pas à nous inscrire pour notre sommet des jeunes qui se tiendra en hybride du 2 au 4 Juin 2022.

Le lien d'inscription est le suivant : https://www.itu.int/generationconnect/generation-connect-youth-summit-2…

Vous trouverez par le suite des vidéos sur

* Comment créer un compte ITU : https://www.itu.int/generationconnect/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/ITU-Us…

* Comment s'inscrire pour le sommet : https://www.itu.int/generationconnect/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/ITU-Us…

N'hésitez pas à vous inscrire et nous faire savoir quand vous avez des difficultés. Merci

Hi, my name is Helena Amoah, a 22 year old Ghanaian.

I am a certified SDG ambassador and the media and communications director for SDG ambassadors Ghana. I also won the Mastercard GIJ scholars SDG queen in 2020 . I am a radio host for Youth Action radio program on GBC Radio Central and Curious Minds and Gems of our time radio programs on GBC Uniiq FM. I have participated in the UNICEF Agoo content creation workshop this year.

I look forward to learning new ways I can engage other young people to collectively and actively participate in promoting the digital future we seek.