ESWATINI HOSTS SUCCESSFUL 3RD AFRICA CO-OPERATIVE YOUTH CONFERENCE

 

The Kingdom of Eswatini has successfully hosted the 3rd Africa Youth Co-operatives Conference.

The event was held at the George Hotel in Manzini on October 30, 2018 and saw delegates from 13 African countries taking part. It was sponsored by the European Union.

The theme of the Conference was ‘Moving Ideas to Youth Empowerment: Fostering Entrepreneurship and Financial Literacy Education through School Co-operatives in Africa”. Addressing the theme, Acting Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Trade Albert Chibi said it made him realise that youth economic empowerment was a huge priority on the continent “as our growing economies need the productive capacity of their labour force, yet youth in Africa continue to face the challenges of unemployment, lack of skills/ knowledge, lack of business capital and access to educational opportunities.”

He added that cooperatives were key actors that supported the achievement and implementation of sustainable development goals.

“They are enterprises that endeavour to meet the economic progress of members while satisfying their socio cultural interests and environmental protection. Cooperatives are an alternative model for business, with high contributions to sustainable development above job creation and very much appealing to young people,” he said.

Junior Achievement (JA) Eswatini; who are responsible for introducing the in-school youth co-operative programme in Eswatini, felt the theme resonated well with its future plans for student co-operatives as their next step was to use cooperatives as a catalyst for entrepreneurship amongst young people.

“With this, we aim to teach students on how they can harness their cooperative power to advance economic emancipation through creation of business and job opportunities,” said JA Acting Board Chairperson Sabelo Msibi.

Meanwhile, Commissioner of Co-operatives Nonhlanhla Mnisi said the future of the country and its saving patterns will never be the same again with the introduction of the in-school cooperative programme.

Speaking on behalf of the European Union, Head of EU Delegation in the Kingdom of Eswatini Her Execellency Esmeralda Hernandez Aragones said the youth was at the forefront of development in the world hence governments needed to involve the youth in decision-making or else face a restless and revolting youth.

“The EU believes that all young people are entitled to employment that is fair, secure and free of discrimination. Being able to find quality work and to access all social rights is essential for young people in order to participate fully in society, be autonomous and to avoid pitfalls of poverty and social exclusion,” she said.

Also present during the conference were Alliance Africa Youth Network Regional Director Dr Chiyoge Sifa; President Hilda Ojall; Aflotoun International’s Patricia Formadi; JA Executive Director Siboniso Madlopha and Eswatini National Youth Council CEO Makhosami Dlamini, amongst others.

 The Kingdom of Eswatini has successfully hosted the 3rd Africa Youth Co-operatives Conference.

The event was held at the George Hotel in Manzini on October 30, 2018 and saw delegates from 13 African countries taking part. It was sponsored by the European Union.

The theme of the Conference was ‘Moving Ideas to Youth Empowerment: Fostering Entrepreneurship and Financial Literacy Education through School Co-operatives in Africa”. Addressing the theme, Acting Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Trade Albert Chibi said it made him realise that youth economic empowerment was a huge priority on the continent “as our growing economies need the productive capacity of their labour force, yet youth in Africa continue to face the challenges of unemployment, lack of skills/ knowledge, lack of business capital and access to educational opportunities.”

He added that cooperatives were key actors that supported the achievement and implementation of sustainable development goals.

“They are enterprises that endeavour to meet the economic progress of members while satisfying their socio cultural interests and environmental protection. Cooperatives are an alternative model for business, with high contributions to sustainable development above job creation and very much appealing to young people,” he said.

Junior Achievement (JA) Eswatini; who are responsible for introducing the in-school youth co-operative programme in Eswatini, felt the theme resonated well with its future plans for student co-operatives as their next step was to use cooperatives as a catalyst for entrepreneurship amongst young people.

“With this, we aim to teach students on how they can harness their cooperative power to advance economic emancipation through creation of business and job opportunities,” said JA Acting Board Chairperson Sabelo Msibi.

Meanwhile, Commissioner of Co-operatives Nonhlanhla Mnisi said the future of the country and its saving patterns will never be the same again with the introduction of the in-school cooperative programme.

Speaking on behalf of the European Union, Head of EU Delegation in the Kingdom of Eswatini Her Execellency Esmeralda Hernandez Aragones said the youth was at the forefront of development in the world hence governments needed to involve the youth in decision-making or else face a restless and revolting youth.

“The EU believes that all young people are entitled to employment that is fair, secure and free of discrimination. Being able to find quality work and to access all social rights is essential for young people in order to participate fully in society, be autonomous and to avoid pitfalls of poverty and social exclusion,” she said.

Also present during the conference were Alliance Africa Youth Network Regional Director Dr Chiyoge Sifa; President Hilda Ojall; Aflotoun International’s Patricia Formadi; JA Executive Director Siboniso Madlopha and Eswatini National Youth Council CEO Makhosami Dlamini, amongst others.

 The Kingdom of Eswatini has successfully hosted the 3rd Africa Youth Co-operatives Conference.

The event was held at the George Hotel in Manzini on October 30, 2018 and saw delegates from 13 African countries taking part. It was sponsored by the European Union.

The theme of the Conference was ‘Moving Ideas to Youth Empowerment: Fostering Entrepreneurship and Financial Literacy Education through School Co-operatives in Africa”. Addressing the theme, Acting Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Trade Albert Chibi said it made him realise that youth economic empowerment was a huge priority on the continent “as our growing economies need the productive capacity of their labour force, yet youth in Africa continue to face the challenges of unemployment, lack of skills/ knowledge, lack of business capital and access to educational opportunities.”

He added that cooperatives were key actors that supported the achievement and implementation of sustainable development goals.

“They are enterprises that endeavour to meet the economic progress of members while satisfying their socio cultural interests and environmental protection. Cooperatives are an alternative model for business, with high contributions to sustainable development above job creation and very much appealing to young people,” he said.

Junior Achievement (JA) Eswatini; who are responsible for introducing the in-school youth co-operative programme in Eswatini, felt the theme resonated well with its future plans for student co-operatives as their next step was to use cooperatives as a catalyst for entrepreneurship amongst young people.

“With this, we aim to teach students on how they can harness their cooperative power to advance economic emancipation through creation of business and job opportunities,” said JA Acting Board Chairperson Sabelo Msibi.

Meanwhile, Commissioner of Co-operatives Nonhlanhla Mnisi said the future of the country and its saving patterns will never be the same again with the introduction of the in-school cooperative programme.

Speaking on behalf of the European Union, Head of EU Delegation in the Kingdom of Eswatini Her Execellency Esmeralda Hernandez Aragones said the youth was at the forefront of development in the world hence governments needed to involve the youth in decision-making or else face a restless and revolting youth.

“The EU believes that all young people are entitled to employment that is fair, secure and free of discrimination. Being able to find quality work and to access all social rights is essential for young people in order to participate fully in society, be autonomous and to avoid pitfalls of poverty and social exclusion,” she said.

Also present during the conference were Alliance Africa Youth Network Regional Director Dr Chiyoge Sifa; President Hilda Ojall; Aflotoun International’s Patricia Formadi; JA Executive Director Siboniso Madlopha and Eswatini National Youth Council CEO Makhosami Dlamini, amongst others.

 The Kingdom of Eswatini has successfully hosted the 3rd Africa Youth Co-operatives Conference.

The event was held at the George Hotel in Manzini on October 30, 2018 and saw delegates from 13 African countries taking part. It was sponsored by the European Union.

The theme of the Conference was ‘Moving Ideas to Youth Empowerment: Fostering Entrepreneurship and Financial Literacy Education through School Co-operatives in Africa”. Addressing the theme, Acting Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Trade Albert Chibi said it made him realise that youth economic empowerment was a huge priority on the continent “as our growing economies need the productive capacity of their labour force, yet youth in Africa continue to face the challenges of unemployment, lack of skills/ knowledge, lack of business capital and access to educational opportunities.”

He added that cooperatives were key actors that supported the achievement and implementation of sustainable development goals.

“They are enterprises that endeavour to meet the economic progress of members while satisfying their socio cultural interests and environmental protection. Cooperatives are an alternative model for business, with high contributions to sustainable development above job creation and very much appealing to young people,” he said.

Junior Achievement (JA) Eswatini; who are responsible for introducing the in-school youth co-operative programme in Eswatini, felt the theme resonated well with its future plans for student co-operatives as their next step was to use cooperatives as a catalyst for entrepreneurship amongst young people.

“With this, we aim to teach students on how they can harness their cooperative power to advance economic emancipation through creation of business and job opportunities,” said JA Acting Board Chairperson Sabelo Msibi.

Meanwhile, Commissioner of Co-operatives Nonhlanhla Mnisi said the future of the country and its saving patterns will never be the same again with the introduction of the in-school cooperative programme.

Speaking on behalf of the European Union, Head of EU Delegation in the Kingdom of Eswatini Her Execellency Esmeralda Hernandez Aragones said the youth was at the forefront of development in the world hence governments needed to involve the youth in decision-making or else face a restless and revolting youth.

“The EU believes that all young people are entitled to employment that is fair, secure and free of discrimination. Being able to find quality work and to access all social rights is essential for young people in order to participate fully in society, be autonomous and to avoid pitfalls of poverty and social exclusion,” she said.

Also present during the conference were Alliance Africa Youth Network Regional Director Dr Chiyoge Sifa; President Hilda Ojall; Aflotoun International’s Patricia Formadi; JA Executive Director Siboniso Madlopha and Eswatini National Youth Council CEO Makhosami Dlamini, amongst others.

 The Kingdom of Eswatini has successfully hosted the 3rd Africa Youth Co-operatives Conference.

The event was held at the George Hotel in Manzini on October 30, 2018 and saw delegates from 13 African countries taking part. It was sponsored by the European Union.

The theme of the Conference was ‘Moving Ideas to Youth Empowerment: Fostering Entrepreneurship and Financial Literacy Education through School Co-operatives in Africa”. Addressing the theme, Acting Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Trade Albert Chibi said it made him realise that youth economic empowerment was a huge priority on the continent “as our growing economies need the productive capacity of their labour force, yet youth in Africa continue to face the challenges of unemployment, lack of skills/ knowledge, lack of business capital and access to educational opportunities.”

He added that cooperatives were key actors that supported the achievement and implementation of sustainable development goals.

“They are enterprises that endeavour to meet the economic progress of members while satisfying their socio cultural interests and environmental protection. Cooperatives are an alternative model for business, with high contributions to sustainable development above job creation and very much appealing to young people,” he said.

Junior Achievement (JA) Eswatini; who are responsible for introducing the in-school youth co-operative programme in Eswatini, felt the theme resonated well with its future plans for student co-operatives as their next step was to use cooperatives as a catalyst for entrepreneurship amongst young people.

“With this, we aim to teach students on how they can harness their cooperative power to advance economic emancipation through creation of business and job opportunities,” said JA Acting Board Chairperson Sabelo Msibi.

Meanwhile, Commissioner of Co-operatives Nonhlanhla Mnisi said the future of the country and its saving patterns will never be the same again with the introduction of the in-school cooperative programme.

Speaking on behalf of the European Union, Head of EU Delegation in the Kingdom of Eswatini Her Execellency Esmeralda Hernandez Aragones said the youth was at the forefront of development in the world hence governments needed to involve the youth in decision-making or else face a restless and revolting youth.

“The EU believes that all young people are entitled to employment that is fair, secure and free of discrimination. Being able to find quality work and to access all social rights is essential for young people in order to participate fully in society, be autonomous and to avoid pitfalls of poverty and social exclusion,” she said.

Also present during the conference were Alliance Africa Youth Network Regional Director Dr Chiyoge Sifa; President Hilda Ojall; Aflotoun International’s Patricia Formadi; JA Executive Director Siboniso Madlopha and Eswatini National Youth Council CEO Makhosami Dlamini, amongst others.

 The Kingdom of Eswatini has successfully hosted the 3rd Africa Youth Co-operatives Conference.

The event was held at the George Hotel in Manzini on October 30, 2018 and saw delegates from 13 African countries taking part. It was sponsored by the European Union.

The theme of the Conference was ‘Moving Ideas to Youth Empowerment: Fostering Entrepreneurship and Financial Literacy Education through School Co-operatives in Africa”. Addressing the theme, Acting Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Trade Albert Chibi said it made him realise that youth economic empowerment was a huge priority on the continent “as our growing economies need the productive capacity of their labour force, yet youth in Africa continue to face the challenges of unemployment, lack of skills/ knowledge, lack of business capital and access to educational opportunities.”

He added that cooperatives were key actors that supported the achievement and implementation of sustainable development goals.

“They are enterprises that endeavour to meet the economic progress of members while satisfying their socio cultural interests and environmental protection. Cooperatives are an alternative model for business, with high contributions to sustainable development above job creation and very much appealing to young people,” he said.

Junior Achievement (JA) Eswatini; who are responsible for introducing the in-school youth co-operative programme in Eswatini, felt the theme resonated well with its future plans for student co-operatives as their next step was to use cooperatives as a catalyst for entrepreneurship amongst young people.

“With this, we aim to teach students on how they can harness their cooperative power to advance economic emancipation through creation of business and job opportunities,” said JA Acting Board Chairperson Sabelo Msibi.

Meanwhile, Commissioner of Co-operatives Nonhlanhla Mnisi said the future of the country and its saving patterns will never be the same again with the introduction of the in-school cooperative programme.

Speaking on behalf of the European Union, Head of EU Delegation in the Kingdom of Eswatini Her Execellency Esmeralda Hernandez Aragones said the youth was at the forefront of development in the world hence governments needed to involve the youth in decision-making or else face a restless and revolting youth.

“The EU believes that all young people are entitled to employment that is fair, secure and free of discrimination. Being able to find quality work and to access all social rights is essential for young people in order to participate fully in society, be autonomous and to avoid pitfalls of poverty and social exclusion,” she said.

Also present during the conference were Alliance Africa Youth Network Regional Director Dr Chiyoge Sifa; President Hilda Ojall; Aflotoun International’s Patricia Formadi; JA Executive Director Siboniso Madlopha and Eswatini National Youth Council CEO Makhosami Dlamini, amongst others.

 The Kingdom of Eswatini has successfully hosted the 3rd Africa Youth Co-operatives Conference.

The event was held at the George Hotel in Manzini on October 30, 2018 and saw delegates from 13 African countries taking part. It was sponsored by the European Union.

The theme of the Conference was ‘Moving Ideas to Youth Empowerment: Fostering Entrepreneurship and Financial Literacy Education through School Co-operatives in Africa”. Addressing the theme, Acting Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Trade Albert Chibi said it made him realise that youth economic empowerment was a huge priority on the continent “as our growing economies need the productive capacity of their labour force, yet youth in Africa continue to face the challenges of unemployment, lack of skills/ knowledge, lack of business capital and access to educational opportunities.”

He added that cooperatives were key actors that supported the achievement and implementation of sustainable development goals.

“They are enterprises that endeavour to meet the economic progress of members while satisfying their socio cultural interests and environmental protection. Cooperatives are an alternative model for business, with high contributions to sustainable development above job creation and very much appealing to young people,” he said.

Junior Achievement (JA) Eswatini; who are responsible for introducing the in-school youth co-operative programme in Eswatini, felt the theme resonated well with its future plans for student co-operatives as their next step was to use cooperatives as a catalyst for entrepreneurship amongst young people.

“With this, we aim to teach students on how they can harness their cooperative power to advance economic emancipation through creation of business and job opportunities,” said JA Acting Board Chairperson Sabelo Msibi.

Meanwhile, Commissioner of Co-operatives Nonhlanhla Mnisi said the future of the country and its saving patterns will never be the same again with the introduction of the in-school cooperative programme.

Speaking on behalf of the European Union, Head of EU Delegation in the Kingdom of Eswatini Her Execellency Esmeralda Hernandez Aragones said the youth was at the forefront of development in the world hence governments needed to involve the youth in decision-making or else face a restless and revolting youth.

“The EU believes that all young people are entitled to employment that is fair, secure and free of discrimination. Being able to find quality work and to access all social rights is essential for young people in order to participate fully in society, be autonomous and to avoid pitfalls of poverty and social exclusion,” she said.

Also present during the conference were Alliance Africa Youth Network Regional Director Dr Chiyoge Sifa; President Hilda Ojall; Aflotoun International’s Patricia Formadi; JA Executive Director Siboniso Madlopha and Eswatini National Youth Council CEO Makhosami Dlamini, amongst others.

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