Botswana Economic Crisis Sparks Youth-led Fiscal Overhaul Ahead of 4th Financing For Development Conference.
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Botswana Economic Crisis Sparks Youth-led Fiscal Overhaul Ahead of 4th Financing For Development Conference.

Byytjnadmin

As Batswana grapple with a BWP 22 billion budget deficit (9% of GDP in 2024), rising public debt of 27.4% of GDP, squeezing funds for youth-centric programs and youth unemployment at 43.86%, underscoring the urgency of prioritizing job creation and social services for the nation’s youth-dominated population (70% under 35), the FfD4 presents an opportunity for Batswana to redefine global rules on sovereign debt, a critical issue for Botswana as diamond revenue volatility strains public finances.

Financing our Futures: What does Domestic Resource Mobilization (DRM) mean for Youth?
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Financing our Futures: What does Domestic Resource Mobilization (DRM) mean for Youth?

Byytjnadmin

Youth should care. The main reason is because we’re paying, but not heard. Africa is the youngest continent in the world, with over 60% of its population under the age of 25. Yet despite being the majority, young people are among the most heavily taxed, especially through consumption taxes such as VAT on airtime, mobile money, transport, and everyday goods.

Why Should Young People Care about the Financing for Development Agenda?
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Why Should Young People Care about the Financing for Development Agenda?

Byytjnadmin

It’s a call to action for youth to rise, engage, demand, and drive transformative change and co-creators of a new financing paradigm that truly serves the people and the planet. This piece is also a call to action for governments, multi-lateral institutions and civil society organizations to rise to the challenge of meaningful youth inclusion.

Implementing the Auditor General’s Recommendations for Fiscal Discipline and Domestic Resource Mobilisation in Uganda

Implementing the Auditor General’s Recommendations for Fiscal Discipline and Domestic Resource Mobilisation in Uganda

BySsemujju Lewis Edward

Fiscal discipline reduces unsustainable debt levels, freeing resources for investments in sectors like agriculture, tech, and green industries, which are critical for youth employment.

Independent Continental Youth Advisory Council on AfCFTA And YTJN Collaborate For Youth Involvement in AfCFTA

Independent Continental Youth Advisory Council on AfCFTA And YTJN Collaborate For Youth Involvement in AfCFTA

Byytjnadmin

YTJN & ICOYACA are collaborating to combine their resources and expertise to jointly carry out activities like policy engagements, caravans bazaars, campaigns, etc. aimed at creating awareness of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) amongst the youth.