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The ARC-EDS, an initiative of ESDEV Foundation Africa, addresses education, unemployment, and skills development challenges among Africa’s youth. It serves as a crucial platform for governments and key stakeholders to collaboratively create opportunities and drive socio-economic transformation, aiming to uplift the fortunes of Africa’s growing youth population.

The purpose of ARC-EDS is to combat youth unemployment in Africa by expanding opportunities for young people and promoting TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) as an empowering and attractive option. This initiative aims to accelerate progress on SDG 4.3 and 4.4 targets, ultimately reducing unemployment and dependency in the Africa region.

The ARC-EDS is organized by the ESDEV Foundation Africa in collaboration with a diverse range of global partners, both governmental and non-governmental, focusing primarily on technical education at the higher education level.

The focus areas of the 2024 ARC-EDS are:

• Redefining education to address skill gaps for youth employment, emphasizing the need for broader policy frameworks for African governments.
• Leveraging emerging technologies to enhance youth employment in Africa.
• Maximizing the potential of African youth for sustainability and sustainable development.
• Harnessing the power of African youth as human capital for socio-economic transformation.
• Bridging youth unemployment gaps through effective skills acquisition strategies.

A diverse community of stakeholders were equipped with innovative solutions designed to address the challenges of skills development for employability and entrepreneurship faced by Africa’s growing youthful population, consequently accelerating the achievement of SDG 4.3 and 4.4 targets.