Youthhubafrica is covering the Africa Regional Youth Forum on ICPD taking place in Cotonou, capital of the Republic of Benin. we are running live social media coverage, interviews and taking pictures. follow the discussions on twiiter with #ayfICPD or follow Follow @rotexonline
Read tweet from Day 1 below
Tweet Summary: African Regional Youth Forum on ICPD 1
Hosted by the Government of Benin and UNFPA, the Africa Regional Youth Forum on ICPD is a platform for young people on the African Continent to make recommendations around the ICPD and the Post2015 Development framework towards the Global Youth Forum in Bali, next month. Read tweets from Day 1
Storified by Rotimi Olawale · Mon, Nov 12 2012 15:26:26
Now attending and tweeting from the African Youth forum on #ICPD in Cotonou, Benin Republic #ayfICPDrotimi olawale
RT @rotexonline: Now attending and tweeting from the African Youth forum on #ICPD in Cotonou, Benin Republic #ayfICPDTiburce Chaffa®
Je suis AU forum de la jeunesse Africaine. Je vais tweeter tout ce que VOUS avez Besoin de savoir…. #ayficpd #benin #229 #afriCTTiburce Chaffa®
waiting for the arrival of the president of Benin Republic and the Executive Director of UNFPA @babatundeUNFPA cc @UNFPA #ayfICPDrotimi olawale
I just spotted the minister of justice, human rights at the African youth forum #ayficpd #benin #african #youth http://pic.twitter.com/WzLO8TEqTiburce Chaffa®
RT @iChaffa: I just spotted the minister of justice, human rights at the African youth forum #ayficpd #benin #african #youth http://pic.twitter.com/WzLO8TEqrotimi olawale
spotted: @babatundeUNFPA in the hall. we wait for the arrival of the president of Benin #ayfICPDrotimi olawale
the President of Benin who also doubles as the chair of the African Union has arrived #ayfICPDrotimi olawale
RT @iChaffa: #ayfICPD follow the african youth forum sponsored by the african union and UNFPA right from #benin using this hashtag >>>> #ayficpdrotimi olawale
A welcome address will be given by the minister of development, Benin #ayfICPDrotimi olawale
RT @rotexonline: A welcome address will be given by the minister of development, Benin #ayfICPDTJ O’Karo
The presence of the president Boni Yayi is a testament to his commitment to youth development in Africa – Development Minister #ayfICPDrotimi olawale
RT @rotexonline: A welcome address will be given by the minister of development, Benin #ayfICPDJosh
Organising a youth forum is a follow up to the 45th session of #ICPD which held in April 2012 and was attended by Benin #ayfICPDrotimi olawale
Le ministre de development du #benin dit que ce forum est bien inscrit au programme du gouv #ayficpd #benin #jeunesse #youthTiburce Chaffa®
nos of youth under 25years will remain stable in the decades to come everywhere in the world except africa where it will increase #ayfICPDrotimi olawale
La population jeune va croitre de 60% dans les annees a venir ….. #ayficpdTiburce Chaffa®
There are no standards for sexual education of youth and the political framework for youth participation is still narrow #ayfICPDrotimi olawale
This forum will be an opportunity to increase the knowledge on youth’s SRH as well as HIV/AIDS #ayfICPDrotimi olawale
The cotonou forum is holding prior to the global youth forum scheduled for Bali later in the year. #ayfICPDrotimi olawale
the profile of @babatundeUNFPA now being read as he prepares to step on to the podium. He is described as the son of #Africa #ayfICPDrotimi olawale
the french speaking compere ends her welcome/introduction of @babatundeUNFPA with ‘ekaabo’ #ayfICPDrotimi olawale
I thank the President and people of Benin for granting me the Grand Order of the people of Benin – @babatundeUNFPA #ayfICPDrotimi olawale
The ministers of development, justice and youth of the republic of Benin are here #ayfICPDrotimi olawale
Participant from Zimbabwe …..what a smile #ayficpd http://pic.twitter.com/Ff37PkAHTiburce Chaffa®
RT @rotexonline: The cotonou forum is holding prior to the global youth forum scheduled for Bali later in the year. #ayfICPDTope Fashola
RT @rotexonline: This forum will be an opportunity to increase the knowledge on youth’s SRH as well as HIV/AIDS #ayfICPDTope Fashola
I have difficulties speaking and reading from prepared speeches. I will speak from my heart today – @babatundeUNFPA #ayfICPDrotimi olawale
RT @iChaffa: I just spotted the minister of justice, human rights at the African youth forum #ayficpd #benin #african #youth http://pic.twitter.com/WzLO8TEqMamadou Edrisa Njie
60-70% of population in #Africa is young….the most important component if this meeting is the youth ….#ayficpdTiburce Chaffa®
Listening to personal speech from Professor Babatunde, director of UNFPA, at African Youth Forum #ayfICPDPhelps Stokes Benin
Africa is at an inflection point and Africa understands this. At the political level, the African Youth Charter is a response #ayfICPDrotimi olawale
RT @iChaffa: #ayfICPD follow the african youth forum sponsored by the african union and UNFPA right from #benin using this hashtag >>>> #ayficpdTope Fashola
Politician statements is not enough for youth to be part of development. We need operationalisation #ayficpd #africa Professor Babatunde,Tiburce Chaffa®
we as development expert should not be shy to say that we do not know what to do with young people – @babatundeUNFPA #ayfICPDrotimi olawale
young people are responsible. they want to participate, to help shape the conversation – @babatundeUNFPA #ayfICPDrotimi olawale
when i was growing up, if you came home and say you want to be an artist, you’re an outcast – @babatundeUNFPA #ayfICPDrotimi olawale
The best young people are those who have been given enough space to express themselves, Professor Babatunde #ayfICPDPhelps Stokes Benin
RT @PSinBenin: The best young people are those who have been given enough space to express themselves, Professor Babatunde #ayfICPDrotimi olawale
If you put 5% of your budget on education, you’ll get poor education – @babatundeUNFPA #ayfICPDrotimi olawale
The money that comes from oil, gold must be invested in young people, Professor Babatunde #ayfICPDPhelps Stokes Benin
#Nigeria 8% RT @rotexonline: If you put 5% of your budget on education, you’ll get poor education – @babatundeUNFPA #ayfICPD”Oluwaseun Fakuade
#Switzerland has no natural resource but it is developed because of its people – @babatundeUNFPA #ayfICPDrotimi olawale
RT @rotexonline: If you put 5% of your budget on education, you’ll get poor education – @babatundeUNFPA #ayfICPDTimidi Digha
RT @rotexonline: #Switzerland has no natural resource but it is developed because of its people – @babatundeUNFPA #ayfICPDTimidi Digha
A special hymn to the youth will now be rendered #ayfICPDrotimi olawale
RT @PSinBenin: The money that comes from oil, gold must be invested in young people, Professor Babatunde #ayfICPDrotimi olawale
Dancing, singing, celebration of the youth during african youth forum here in Cotonou Benin #ayfICPD @PhelpsStokes @ABGsimmonsPhelps Stokes Benin
RT @PSinBenin: Dancing, singing, celebration of the youth during african youth forum here in Cotonou Benin #ayfICPD @PhelpsStokes @ABGsimmonsrotimi olawale
The room is getting on fire as Raissa Gbedji performs song for youth #ayficpd #benin #benin http://pic.twitter.com/5PVSg3E6Tiburce Chaffa®
RT @iChaffa: The room is getting on fire as Raissa Gbedji performs song for youth #ayficpd #benin #benin http://pic.twitter.com/5PVSg3E6rotimi olawale
President Boni Yayi mounts the podium and says @babatundeUNFPA is at home in Benin #ayfICPDrotimi olawale
President of Benin, Boni Yayi, addressing youth during African Youth Forum #ayfICPD @PhelpsStokes @GYIN1Phelps Stokes Benin
Today is the day for young people and i would like to welcome youth from the 5regions in Africa #ayfICPD – Boni Yayirotimi olawale
RT @rotexonline: Today is the day for young people and i would like to welcome youth from the 5regions in Africa #ayfICPD – Boni YayiPhelps Stokes Benin
the african continent will always be the source of prosperity in future years – Boni Yayi #ayfICPDrotimi olawale
The African continent is 3times bigger than Brazil by size. we have lots of resources. – Boni Yayi #ayfICPDrotimi olawale
President Yayi Boni chairman of the african union says #africa will be source of the prosperity of the world …#ayfICPDTiburce Chaffa®
#ayfICPD africa in 2050 will be the biggest continent in the world with two billion of peopleTiburce Chaffa®
RT @iChaffa: President Yayi Boni chairman of the african union says #africa will be source of the prosperity of the world …#ayfICPDrotimi olawale
we are aware of what’s happening to youth. In my capacity as chair of the African Union, i can assure u of our commitment – yayi #ayfICPDrotimi olawale
RT @iChaffa: #ayfICPD africa in 2050 will be the biggest continent in the world with two billion of peoplerotimi olawale
Our continent needs to be united -that’s my priority as the chairman of #african union- yayi Boni – #ayficpdTiburce Chaffa®
President of Benin, Chairman of African Union confirms his support for youth in Africa #ayfICPD @ABGsimmons @PhelpsStokesPhelps Stokes Benin
As chair of AU, my priorities will be peace of the continent and unity around specific values – yayi #ayfICPDrotimi olawale
In mobilisation, we are offering support to Somalia and there’s hope – Yayi #ayfICPDrotimi olawale
we are working with Mali to achieve many things including restoration of the territories of Mali and dealing with terrorism – Yayi #ayfICPDrotimi olawale
RT @rotexonline: we are working to put an end to terrorism on the #African continent – yayi #ayfICPDTiburce Chaffa®
RT @rotexonline: In mobilisation, we are offering support to Somalia and there’s hope – Yayi #ayfICPDTiburce Chaffa®
RT @PSinBenin: President of Benin, Chairman of African Union confirms his support for youth in Africa #ayfICPD @ABGsimmons @PhelpsStokesTiburce Chaffa®
we r trying to work on the challenges and solve educational/health problems – yayi #ayfICPD vocational/technical training is also essentialrotimi olawale
We are working with @unaids to put an end to the hiv/aids pandemic in #africa -yayi #ayficpdrotimi olawale
Entrepreneurship is a key item of our plan to provide jobs and opportunities . We must invest. YAYI BONI #ayficpdTiburce Chaffa®
RT @iChaffa: Entrepreneurship is a key item of our plan to provide jobs and opportunities . We must invest. YAYI BONI #ayficpdPhelps Stokes Benin
We are working towards curbing spread of hiv/aids with the support of the international community – yayi #ayficpdrotimi olawale
RT @iChaffa: President Yayi Boni chairman of the african union says #africa will be source of the prosperity of the world …#ayfICPDBenin News Desk
We need to create firms that produce specific tablets in africa for our people #ayficpdTiburce Chaffa®
We need to connect the African continent esp on energy, ports, roads to connect our economies together – yayi #ayficpdrotimi olawale
Don’t be discouraged, don’t lose hope. We are doing our best for the continent – yayi #ayficpdrotimi olawale
We are introducing a health insurance scheme for urban/rural people in #benin – yayi #ayficpdrotimi olawale
#ayficpd agriculture is a domain that we’re investing in to fix challenges you’re facing and create jobs -Boni yayi – #ayficpd.Tiburce Chaffa®
RT @rotexonline: We need to develop our rural roads and also create jobs in housing, public works/tourism – yayi #ayficpdRebecca E. Roberts
Now I have to read my speech because the speech-writers have used their talent – yayi #ayficpdrotimi olawale
RT @iChaffa: Entrepreneurship is a key item of our plan to provide jobs and opportunities . We must invest. YAYI BONI #ayficpdBenin News Desk
President Yayi Boni, supporter of @GYIN1, is prioritizing the economic development of Benin #ayficpdPhelps Stokes Benin
The ICPD conference was birthed in Cairo in 1994 #ayficpdrotimi olawale
Youth job creation and African infrastructure were major development points in President of Benin’s speech #ayficpdPhelps Stokes Benin
RT @PSinBenin: President Yayi Boni, supporter of @GYIN1, is prioritizing the economic development of Benin #ayficpdTiburce Chaffa®
RT @rotexonline: The ICPD conference was birthed in Cairo in 1994 #ayficpdTiburce Chaffa®
In my capacity as the chair of the AU, I would lead advocacy on the CARMMA campaign at the AU session in January 2013 – Yayi #ayficpdrotimi olawale
I would like to celebrate the cooperation between @UNFPA and #benin on development issues – Yayi #ayficpdrotimi olawale
Its time for the african youth to take charge of its destiny – Yayi #ayficpdrotimi olawale
RT @PSinBenin: Youth job creation and African infrastructure were major development points in President of Benin’s speech #ayficpdTiburce Chaffa®
RT @rotexonline: I would like to celebrate the cooperation between @UNFPA and #benin on development issues – Yayi #ayficpdTiburce Chaffa®
RT @PSinBenin: President of Benin, Chairman of African Union confirms his support for youth in Africa #ayfICPD @ABGsimmons @PhelpsStokesMamadou Edrisa Njie
I want to ask youth on the continent to protect themselve from terrorism, violence and religious extremism – yayi #ayficpdrotimi olawale
@PSinBenin @iChaffa #ayficpd Des conneries oui. C’est quoi les chiffres de ses 7 ans d’actions sur le terrain ? #pertedetempsLionel Kpenou-Chobli
RT @PSinBenin: Youth job creation and African infrastructure were major development points in President of Benin’s speech #ayficpdMamadou Edrisa Njie
RT @lionelchobli: @PSinBenin @iChaffa #ayficpd Des conneries oui. C’est quoi les chiffres de ses 7 ans d’actions sur le terrain ? #pertedetempsTiburce Chaffa®
RT @rotexonline: I want to ask youth on the continent to protect themselve from terrorism, violence and religious extremism – yayi #ayficpdTiburce Chaffa®
RT @PSinBenin: The best young people are those who have been given enough space to express themselves, Professor Babatunde #ayfICPDChijioke Kaduru, M.D
RT @seunfakze: #Nigeria 8% RT @rotexonline: If you put 5% of your budget on education, you’ll get poor education – @babatundeUNFPA #ayfICPD”Anthony Ebitimi Owei
Importance of young people on the continent: the under15year olds account for 40% of the African population #ayfICPDrotimi olawale
in some African countries, people under 21years old have known only one president #ayfICPDrotimi olawale
Seance pleniere 1: introduire la problematique Jeunes dans les politiques et programmes de development #ayficpd #beninTiburce Chaffa®
there is a disconnect between skills development and what the markets want/demand in african countries #ayfICPDrotimi olawale
when we talk about experience many times, we only look at the number of years on the job not necessarily performance #ayfICPDrotimi olawale
In many #African countries, there is no true youth policy #ayfICPDrotimi olawale
today the young people of china outnumber young people in #Nigeria. in 50years, youth in #Nigeria will outnumber those in #China #ayfICPDrotimi olawale
How do we translate the youth bulge into dividends: investment in education, job creation #ayfICPDrotimi olawale
the world is no longer round, its flat. y
oung people in Botswana can now compete with youth in #Nigeria for same jobs #ayfICPDrotimi olawale
RT @KoloKennethK: @rotexonline Green Economy. Agriculture is a huge sector to invest in! #ayfICPDrotimi olawale
we need to know the profiles of youth, their characteristics and their aspirations in order to create opportunities for youth #ayfICPDrotimi olawale
RT @rotexonline: in some African countries, people under 21years old have known only one president #ayfICPDAdebowale Ojo
Effecctive investment in rural-based sustainable agriculture, can stem rural-urban migration #ayfICPDKolo Kenneth Kadiri
RT @rotexonline: there is a disconnect between skills development and what the markets want/demand in african countries #ayfICPDTope Fashola
What are the policies that our government must take in order to transform the potential into growth and progress? #ayficpdTiburce Chaffa®
Youth policies should not be focused on one single area. #education #health #employment #governance are all social policies #ayficpdTiburce Chaffa®
What is the role of young people? To alter policy makers and also do their parts #ayficpdTiburce Chaffa®
Countries are talking about experiences and making broad recommendations around employment/education #ayfICPDrotimi olawale
cote d’voire: We need to ask leaders and partners to work on removing the experience barriers in getting jobs for young people #ayfICPDrotimi olawale
RT @iChaffa: What are the policies that our government must take in order to transform the potential into growth and progress? #ayficpdMamadou Edrisa Njie
RT @rotexonline: In many #African countries, there is no true youth policy #ayfICPDElegbede Tayo JET
RT @rotexonline: in some African countries, people under 21years old have known only one president #ayfICPDElegbede Tayo JET
Session II: promouvoir la Santé sexuelle et reproductive des adolescents et Jeunes #ayficpdTiburce Chaffa®
the UNFPA strategy on adolescents and youth is now been presented #ayfICPDrotimi olawale
for the strategy we are looking at youth 15-24years and adolescents from 10 -19years #unfpayouthstrategy #ayfICPDrotimi olawale
UNFPA is basically focused on #MDG5 for the #africayouthstrategy #ayfICPDrotimi olawale
RT @rotexonline: we have a vision where every pregnancy is a desired one and where every potential is fulfilled – @UNFPA #ayfICPDUNFPA
RT @rotexonline: we have a vision where every pregnancy is a desired one and where every potential is fulfilled – @UNFPA #ayfICPDtVoY
RT @ we have a vision where every #pregnancy is a desired one and where every potential is fulfilled – @UNFPA #ayfICPD @rotexonline @UNFPAtVoY
RT @rotexonline: we have a vision where every pregnancy is a desired one and where every potential is fulfilled – @UNFPA #ayfICPDSNS
UNFPA is basically focused on #MDG5 for the #africayouthstrategy #ayfICPD RT @rotexonlineSRH Bot
RT @rotexonline: we have a vision where every pregnancy is a desired one and where every potential is fulfilled – @UNFPA #ayfICPDAUC_CARMMA
RT @rotexonline: we have a vision where every pregnancy is a desired one and where every potential is fulfilled – @UNFPA #ayfICPDNnana Buchi
RT @rotexonline: we have a vision where every pregnancy is a desired one and where every potential is fulfilled – @UNFPA #ayfICPDThe Seed
African youth meet in Benin to discuss priority issues around gender, youth, reproductive health and rights follow the debate #ayfICPDICPDBeyond2014
RT @KoloKennethK: Effecctive investment in rural-based sustainable agriculture, can stem rural-urban migration #ayfICPDICPDBeyond2014
RT @iChaffa: Entrepreneurship is a key item of our plan to provide jobs and opportunities . We must invest. YAYI BONI #ayficpdICPDBeyond2014
RT @rotexonline: we have a vision where every pregnancy is a desired one and where every potential is fulfilled – @UNFPA #ayfICPDJayne Whyte
Waiting: press conference with @babatundeUNFPA on the sidelines of the #ayficpd youth forum in #cotonourotimi olawale
we are hoping that the outcome from the #ayfICPD will go to the global youth forum in #Bali in December – @babatundeUNFPA @UNFPArotimi olawale
#Benin is launching the 3rd anniversary of #CARMMA during the #ayfICPD period – @babatundeUNFPA #ayfICPDrotimi olawale
@unfpa has been here for 40years we will continue to support the government of #benin in development priorities – @babatundeUNFPA #ayfICPDrotimi olawale
I have been to every continent of the world, this is the best reception i have had thus far #benin – @babatundeUNFPA #ayfICPDrotimi olawale
RT @rotexonline: #Benin is launching the 3rd anniversary of #CARMMA during the #ayfICPD period – @babatundeUNFPA #ayfICPDHolla Senator Ejuwa
my position as 1st african ED of @unfpa as a challenge to ensure the fund’s resource are well utilized in #Africa – @babatundeUNFPA #ayfICPDrotimi olawale
before the #ayfICPD, the meeting of 46 UNFPA countries on #familyplanning also held in #cotonou – @babatundeUNFPA #ayfICPDrotimi olawale
the president of Benin has given commitment to work with AU heads of state to re-commit on #CARMMA and @unfpa will support them #ayfICPDrotimi olawale
the press conference addressed by @babatundeUNFPA, minister of Development, Benin and @UNFPA Benin rep has come to an end. #ayfICPDrotimi olawale
RT @rotexonline: we are hoping that the outcome from the #ayfICPD will go to the global youth forum in #Bali in December – @babatundeUNFPA @UNFPAAFRICAVIEWS
Following #ayfICPD? Remember to register to have your say and make formal recommendations on issues at the global forum http://www.icpdyouth.orgICPDBeyond2014
RT @ICPDBeyond2014: Following #ayfICPD? Remember to register to have your say and make formal recommendations on issues at the global forum http://www.icpdyouth.orgrotimi olawale
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