Youth Inclusion: Amplifying the Voices of the Next Generation
This session will explore practical ways to amplify youth voices and ensure their meaningful participation in decision-making across sectors.
Discussion Questions
What does youth inclusion look like in practice, and how can we amplify it across different sectors?
How can we meaningfully engage young people in decision-making processes that affect their futures?
What do we mean by youth inclusion, and what frameworks can ensure their participation leads to real impact?
Discussion Leaders
Anne Dodge is the Business Development Director at SecondMuse, where partnerships are developed to support building just and inclusive economies, with previous leadership experience at The University of Chicago's Mansueto Institute for Urban Innovation.
Diana Amabelle Nwakanma is the Director of Programmes at LEAP Africa, driving initiatives that foster youth leadership, good governance, and sustainable development across the continent.
Iana Barenboim is the Co-Founder and Director of MUVA, with over 12 years of experience as an economist managing multimillion-dollar projects and a background in private sector development and behavioral finance.
Matheus Marlisson is the COO and Co-Founder of Yakara'na, a political scientist with over 13 years in international economic development and climate advocacy, having worked with global institutions like the UN and the European Commission.
Maina Brian, Founder and President of Eco Rafiki, is a leader in tackling plastic pollution through biodegradable innovations; serves as the Regional Lead for Africa at Catalyst 2030; and advises the Office of the Special Envoy on Climate Change.
Vasudha Kapoor is the CEO of Mera Gaon Meri Dunia, a youth leader and social innovator transforming education in rural Madhya Pradesh, with a focus on empowering young leaders and fostering sustainable development.
Thank you to The Sidebar leadership team for your support in making this happen!