Africa's Development Pathways in a Fragmenting World: Youth, Regional Integration and Sustainable Growth - A Global Policy Dialogue with the UN High-level Advisory Board on Economic and Social Affairs. Discussion 1: Global Fragmentation and Africa's Development Pathways Discussion 2: Africa's Youth Dividend: Pathways to Employment, Skills and Sustainable Growth for All Discussion 3: Regional Integration, Climate Action and Africa's Role in a Changing Global Economy Africa stands at a pivotal moment in its development trajectory. With the world's youngest and fastest-growing population, abundant natural resources and growing regional cooperation through the African Union and the African Continental Free Trade Area, the continent holds significant potential to drive inclusive and sustainable economic transformation. At the same time, persistent inequalities, employment challenges—particularly for young people—and the growing impacts of climate change underscore the...
