The African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO) is Africas intergovernmental standards body formed by OAU (currently AU) and UNECA in 1977 in Accra Ghana. The fundamental mandate of ARSO is to develop tools for standards development, standards harmonization and implementation of these systems to enhance Africa’s internal trading capacity, increased Africas product and service competitiveness globally,
Calling all young changemakers! Participate in the “YouthLead #Reaching16 Essay Contest” and join us in advocating for peace, justice, and strong institutions! “Reaching 16” refers to Goal 16 of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) that aims to promote just, peaceful, and inclusive societies. This also serves as a reference and commitment to ensuring youth reach
Earlier this year, the entire world came to a standstill as the COVID-19 (coronavirus) quickly spread across the globe. In an attempt to combat the pandemic, the world went into lockdown; schools closed, production chains ground to a halt, social life was disrupted, and people retreated into their homes. Everything changed. Blog4Dev Competition Launched in
The Youth Connect Essay Challenge is organized to harness the creativity and innovation mindset of the African youth in promoting growth and development in Africa. The objective is to develop in undergraduate students the habit of contributing to national and global issues, as well as providing policymakers with an accessible perspective. It aims to promote
African citizens between the age of 18-25 are invited to submit an essay for this year’s leadership essay competition organized by UONGOZI Institute. The UONGOZI leadership essay competition aims to provide a space for the youth of Africa and the next generation of leaders in the region to contribute to important discussions on leadership. Guidelines
The African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) is pleased to announce the 2nd Africa wide ATAF Tax Essay Competition for 2019. ATAF is an international organisation consisting of 38 African member states. Its objectives are to promote co-operation, knowledge sharing and capacity building among African tax administrations, as well as represent the interests of African tax
Now in its 6th year, the Blog4Dev essay competition wants you to share your views by answering the following question: “What will it take to end child marriage in your country?” Launched in 2014 by the World Bank Kenya office, the Blog4Dev essay competition is an annual writing contest, inviting young people to weigh in
African citizens between the age of 18-25 are invited to submit an essay for this year’s leadership essay competition organized by UONGOZI Institute. The UONGOZI leadership essay competition aims to provide a space for the youth of Africa and the next generation of leaders in the region to contribute to important discussions on leadership. Guidelines
It’s no mystery that women are underrepresented in various science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) sectors around the world. A UNESCO report reveals that women enrollment in STEM studies is low, ranging from ICT (3%); natural sciences, mathematics, and statistics (5%); as well as engineering, manufacturing, and construction (8%). But what about when it comes
In an effort to promote African youth’s active participation in the continent’s development, the African Union Development Agency/NEPAD is running a youth essay contest, targeting young African people and its diaspora in proposing concrete pathways through which Agenda 20632 the continent’s framework for transformation, can be fast-tracked. The Africa We Want Youth Essay Contest The
