La désinformation en Afrique: les causes, les conséquences et les solutions mises en exergue par des experts

By Blondelle Tiofack │

The Decline of Free Flow of Information lowers Peace in Africa: Insights from the Institute for Economics and Peace

Free flow of information is one of the main criteria used to determine the level of peace in a country, following the Global Peace Index (GPI). In the thirteenth edition of the GPI issued in June 2019, several sub-Saharan African countries are positioned at the bottom of the ladder of peace, one of the main reasons being their decline in the free flow of information in recent years. A broad view of the GPI report shows that these countries also have a weak index on internet freedom and digital rights, as well as the freedom of the press. 

The Age of Digital Interdependence: What is in for youth, women and marginalised people?

The High-level Panel on Digital Cooperation launched its first report entitled The Age of Digital Interdependence. After 9-months of global consultation and deliberation, the Panel submitted the report to the UN Secretary-General on Monday June 11, 2019. Which hopes do this report and its recommendations bring to connected or unconnected youth, women and marginalized populations?

“The Age of Digital Interdependance”. Hopes for the diversity of cultural expressions

ANALYSIS

Two years after the approval of Operational directives on the implementation of the Convention in the digital environment, the UN Secretary-General’s High-level Panel on Digital Cooperation, launches the report entitled “The Age of Digital Interdependence“. Presented on June 10th 2019, this report calls for greater cooperation to make sure that the benefits of digital technology reach all of humanity while addressing a range of pressing associated challenges. It brings more hopes and is highly supportive of the implementation of UNESCO’s 2005 Convention for the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions, as its recommendations are fully in line with the  operational guidelines to implement the 2005 Convention, approved at the Sixth ordinary Session of the Conference of the Parties in June 2017. In fact, the two documents share the same guiding principles for advocating the same approaches in terms of digital governance, the role of stakeholders and the interactions between them for inclusive and sustainable digital exploitation.

Are Young Africans really aware of the Resolution 2250 on Youth, Peace and Security?

On 9 December 2015, the United Nations Security Council adopted the Resolution 2250, the very first resolution on Youth, Peace and Security, urging Member States to increase representation of youth in decision-making at all levels. Are young African Peacebuilders aware of its substance, are they using it to structure their work? How can it improve their impact towards building more peaceful African societies?

Wantoe Teah Wantoe: “Our African Ministers of Youth are still 60 and 70”

This is the concluding statement of a young Liberian “Wallbreaker”, reporting on his attending the most recent the 2019 ECOSOC Youth Forum, held on April 8 – 9 at United Nations Headquarters in New York City. He has experienced a breathtaking career in social and humanitarian work, to be representing the Liberian and all African youth at this high-level international meeting focussed on “Youth”. Overview of the journey of a young humanitarian, active millennial,  outstanding leader of today, and inspiration for his peers and the next generations.  

Young People in Peacebuilding: Paving the way to an Effective Action

The adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2250 on Youth, Peace and Security in December 2015, acknowledges the power of youth-led peacebuilding as essential to building peaceful communities. However, many questions remain about how to harness the power of youth in peacebuilding processes, ensuring their meaningful participation and establishing avenues for young people to proactively engage in peacebuilding efforts. Moreover, prevailing negative narratives continue to undermine the role that young people play in preventing violence and building peace in their communities – shaping policy, programming and funding in many countries.

Rahama Wright, the Female Entrepreneurship Icon at Promote 2019

The 7^th edition of the International Fair of Enterprise, SME and Partnership (Promote 2019 Tade Fair) was held from February 16 to 24, 2019 at the Yaounde Congress Centre, under the patronage of President Paul Biya, with the generic theme “Business Trend and Sustainable Development, Energy and Societal Economy”.

Les Énergies renouvelables au secours de notre Planète

“Le réchauffement du système climatique dû à l’effet des gaz à effet de serre (GES)  est aujourd’huisans équivoque. Il est désormais indiscutablement étayé par les observations de l’augmentation des températures moyennes mondiales de l’atmosphère et de l’océan, de la fonte généralisée desglaces, et de l’élévation du niveau moyen mondial de la mer. Il devient crucial de prendre des mesures décisives pour réduire ces émissions de GES.”

By Antoine SIME, Agroforestry Engineer and Legal expert, Consultant at Global Village Cameroon

Les enjeux d’un Cadre juridique spécifique aux énergies renouvelables au Cameroun

La question de développement est étroitement liée à celle de la maîtrise de l’énergie dont les contours modernes intègrent le concept de durabilité. Très longtemps, dans les civilisations anciennes, la priorité était donnée aux énergies conventionnelles telles que le charbon, le pétrole et les grands barrages hydroélectriques qui ont toutes montré des limites en termes de la protection de l’environnement et de l’économie des ressources naturelles.

By Carlos NGOUFACK, Environmental Law Expert, Sustainable Development Policy Analyst