In August 2024, a youth roundtable was held in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a major event that highlighted the importance of the direct involvement of young people in the transformation of the country. Led by Prime Minister Judith Suminwa, the dialogue focused on the urgency for Congolese youth to actively take part in the changes needed to ensure a prosperous future for the nation.
The Prime Minister stressed the imperative for young people to fully engage in the realization of emerging ideas and projects, highlighting their essential role in the sustainable development of the country. She also called for the promotion of a culture of peace and tolerance through quality education focused on the collective consciousness of young Congolese people.
The intervention of Noëlla Ayeganagato, Minister of Youth and Patriotic Awakening, highlighted the potential of young people as a pillar and driving force for the country’s development. She stressed the importance of giving voice to young people from all social strata and called for concrete actions to improve their socio-economic conditions and support them in their development.
The “Topesa Congo chance” campaign was hailed as a commendable initiative in the fight against anti-values in the DRC. This mobilization in favor of young people received the support of the office of the President of the Republic, thus underlining the commitment of the authorities to support initiatives aimed at promoting the development of new generations.
In conclusion, this round table highlighted the crucial importance of involving young people in building a better future for the Democratic Republic of Congo. She stressed the need to promote a culture of peace, tolerance and quality education to enable young people to become agents of change and builders of a prosperous future for their country.