Webinar
August 8, 2024 at 1200 GMT
The Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS) and the Ichikowitz Family Foundation invite you to a webinar that will examine strategic approaches to engaging effectively with youth in preventing and countering violent extremism in Africa. For purposes of this webinar, “youth” refers to professionals under the age of 35.
Program Overview
Across the globe and despite wide geographic dispersion, youth involvement in violent extremist networks has become common. Evidence from various sources finds that violent extremist networks are often disproportionately characterized by youth participation. With 60% of Africa’s population under 25 years of age, and recruitment efforts by extremist groups focused mainly on youth, it is critical to address the reasons that drive young people toward violent extremism. Our goal is to bring together experts, policymakers, civil society, and, most importantly, African youth, in an open dialogue.
Together, we will delve into the impact of violent extremism, its consequences on African youth, and the strategies needed to equip them with the skills to combat this growing threat effectively. If young Africans in the security sector, to include uniformed and non-uniformed professionals, are exposed to effective and ethical leadership concepts, then they will be better prepared to advocate for the normative and instrumental values of accountability, transparency, participation, and inclusion, in support of improved governance and security in Africa.
Moderated by
- Dr. Daisy Muibu
Panelists
- Mr. Ivor Ichikowitz
- Mr. Achaleke Christian Leke
- Ms. Phyllis Muema
- Mr. Mutaru Mumuni Muqthar