ITU Generation Connect – Africa Youth Group (GC-AFR) for Young Africans 2022

The ITU Generation Connect – Africa Youth Group (GC-AFR) aims at providing a unique participative process for youth to contribute to the work of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in the African region. It is established within the framework of the “Generation Connect” global initiative.

GC-AFR offers the African youth a virtual platform to discuss opportunities and challenges related to digital technologies in the African region. Through this platform, youth will be able to share with the ITU Membership their interests, concerns, and perspectives on digital transformation, in particular in the context of the upcoming World Telecommunication Development Conference 2022 (WTDC-22) and the Generation Connect Global Youth Summit to be held in 2022.

This initiative was launched in November 2020, in line with the ITU Youth Strategy which aims to improve and have a real impact on the lives of young people around the world and to ensure meaningful participation of youth in ITU as key stakeholders in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

• Table of Content
• About Telecommunication Development Sector (ITU-D)
• Generation Connect – Africa Youth Group (GC-AFR)
• Aim and Benefits of Generation Connect – Africa Youth Group (GC-AFR)
• Requirements for Generation Connect – Africa Youth Group (GC-AFR) Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Telecommunication Development Sector (ITU-D)

The Telecommunication Development Sector (ITU-D) works to close the digital divide and drive digital transformation to leverage the power of ICTs for economic prosperity, job creation, digital skills development, gender equality, diversity, a sustainable and circular economy, ?and for saving lives. Its work prioritizes those most in need- from people living in the world’s Least Developed Countries to marginalized communities everywhere.... read more... continue reading

Generation Connect – Africa Youth Group (GC-AFR)

Aim and Benefits of Generation Connect – Africa Youth Group (GC-AFR)

GC-AFR offers the African youth a virtual platform to discuss opportunities and challenges related to digital technologies in the African region. Through this platform, youth will be able to share with the ITU Membership their interests, concerns, and perspectives on digital transformation, in particular in the context of the upcoming World Telecommunication Development Conference 2022 (WTDC-22) and the Generation Connect Global Youth Summit to be held in 2022.

Requirements for Generation Connect – Africa Youth Group (GC-AFR) Qualification

In order to be eligible for ITU Generation Connect – Africa Youth Group, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Be between 18 and 25 years old;
• Be a citizen of the countries of the African region;
• Have interest and/or experience and knowledge in the field of digital technologies and digital transformation, including in the application of digital solutions in areas such as education, health, civic participation or other public services;
• Possess strong communication, analytical and writing skills;
• Possess the ability to work remotely in a team; Have an advanced level of English or French
• Interested in and/or having experience and knowledge in the field of international cooperation as well as being active in a national or regional youth organization in African States would be an advantage (not mandatory).
• Young Africans are invited to submit their applications via the online form before March 6, 2022, 11:59 p.m. Addis Ababa time. After a thorough analysis of all applications, the composition of the group will be announced by March 11, 2022.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

African youth are kindly invited to submit their candidatures through the online form by 6th March 2022 and would like to encourage the participation of girls in this initiative.

For more details, visit ITU website.