Malawi National Youth Council Prepares for Trailblazing Youth Summit and Annual General Meeting – Malawi Nyasa Times

Malawi National Youth Council (NYCOM) preparing for the highly anticipated extraordinary annual youth summit and annual general assemblyis set to occur from 11 – 13 November 2024. The summit, which will bring together youth leaders from across the country, promises to be an important event to empower youth and provide them with a platform to participate in key developmental initiatives that will shape Malawi’s future.

at the press conference held Lilongwe, Rex ChapotaNYCOM Executive Director emphasized that the summit will provide young people with the opportunity to interact, share insights and contribute ideas on the various youth development projects the council is currently undertaking. Young people from all regions of Malawi and from different sectors Agriculture, TourismAnd miningis expected to attend.

“This summit is a great opportunity for young people across the country to take on important roles in shaping their future. Parliament will adopt a resolution youth empowerment strategy It aims to provide more support for youth to gain leadership positions in various committees,” Chapota said.

The summit will be hosted 500 youth leadersincluding members political party youth branchesfurther broadening the scope of participation and encouraging national dialogue on youth issues. The event will also mark the official opening of NYCOM. five year strategic planAligning youth participation initiatives with the needs of the country Malawi 2063 development plan.

The theme of this year’s summit is “Malawi Renewed Commitment to Youth Development Towards 2063”It underlines the critical role of young people in the country’s long-term development vision. Chapota noted that the event will provide a platform for young people to discuss and advocate for policies that align with national priorities, especially in the sectors in which they are most actively involved.

As part of the cultural component of the summit, Mtameni KachusaMember of the promotion committee, announced that the council also organized an event. Cultural Youth Festival To spice things up. The festival will showcase the rich cultural diversity of Malawi’s youth and provide entertainment as well as an opportunity to celebrate their achievements.

The event is expected to attract not only national participants but also international stakeholders, including partners from youth organisations, government representatives and partners from development agencies, further enhancing the impact of the summit and creating more opportunities for youth empowerment.

This summit promises to be a defining moment for Malawi’s youth as it will not only discuss critical issues but also help shape the path to a more inclusive and empowered future for youth in the country. Estimated 500 delegates This event, involving youth leaders and political party youth wings, is expected to spark discussions and encourage initiatives that will help unlock the full potential of Malawian youth in contributing to national development.

As the country eagerly awaits the summit, NYCOM is positioning itself as a key player in ensuring that young people are at the heart of development. Malawi’s development agendaespecially in the light Malawi 2063 opinion. The upcoming event promises to be a landmark event that reaffirms the government and the Council’s commitment to promoting youth leadership, empowerment and socio-economic progress.

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