Ministry of Youth Sport and Arts permanent secretary, Kangwa Chileshe has noted that involving the youths in decision making is a vital pillar for economic growth, innovation, peace, and security.
Mr Chileshe has ,therefore, commended the youths for their resilience and dedication to change the continent for the better.
He was speaking during the official opening of the second Inter-generational dialogue forum being held in Lusaka, under the theme “peace and security as a catalyst to the implementation of the African continental free trade area”.
The permanent secretary told the gathering that government has been responsive to engaging the youth on various matters of national development.
“I urge the youth attending this forum to make use of this opportunity to discuss various aspects of peace and security as a catalyst for the implementation of the African continental free trade area,” he explained.
He added that the youths should also use the forum to draw inspiration from the elders who strive for political liberty of the continent and economic emancipation.
Speaking earlier , the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) secretary general, Chileshe Kapwepwe said the continued rise in conflict has negatively affected the development of the continent.
Ms Kapwepwe said it is imperative to address the conflict through Collaborating within the African Union between the elderly and the young people.
Ms Kapwepwe said this in a speech read on her behalf by her representative, Mohamed Kadah.
You have been talking about inclusion of youths in descision making but nothing happens. You always fall for the Madalas . Retire all those madalas to create room for the young. Please retire Musokotwane, Panji Kaunda, Mutati and Nalumango. There time is up please!!!
At what level are you going to include the youths?
In parliament? You need to change the constitution to bring in constitution representation. Allow at least 5 YOUTHS in parliament. The same should happen at the local council.
At stone throwing and praising level.
But are the youths ready to be included in decision making? This can be attested to the fact that most of them are childish in the way they come out on real issues that affect the nation. The youths of yesteryears were very matured and were up to task. The current youths find it difficult to handle success that comes with their achievements. The success of youth is based on how much money he has as regards to how he can contribute positively to national growth.
Just include them instead of making empty speeches.
If I may ask. What are the qualifications or who qualifies to be a Permanent Secretary in Zambia?
Party cadre
Part I
Such a Ministry (as a The Minister of Capacity Building, Inclusivity & Access (MoCIA ), could be established, merely my personal view.
This Minister of Capacity Building, Inclusivity & Access (MoCIA) will exclusively focus on the statistics of individuals with limited education or illiteracy, fostering their development and integration into economic progress. This commitment reflects a dedication to inclusivity. The Ministry will ensure the comprehensive documentation of every individual within this domain, leaving no one behind. Subsequently, the Ministry will direct its efforts toward capacity building for each individual, thereby ensuring access. The Ministry will design programs tailored to the nation’s developmental needs, thus creating opportunities.
Part II
The Ministry will collaborate closely with various entities, including the Ministry of Social Welfare, Ministry of Skills Development, Ministry of Vocational Training, Ministry of Safety and Security, Ministry of Housing, as well as the Ministries of Education and Health. Additionally, partnerships will be formed with non-governmental organizations (NGOs), religious institutions, the Sports Ministry, and other relevant stakeholders.
Part III
The operational approach will resemble a factory-like process, wherein the Ministry will cater to the needs of its citizens based on their individual requirements.
The purpose of MoCIA is to ensure a focus on the bottom-up development of those who have had no access, opportunity, or have been deprived of participating in our country’s economy. This includes ensuring benefits for themselves and their families. While the Ministry of Education focuses on the younger generation and those already in the educational system, MoCIA will address those who feel hopeless and unrecognized.
Part IV and final
The Minister of Capacity Building, Inclusivity & Access (MoCIA) aims to close the gap in the development of our people from the bottom up concurrently with top-down approaches to accelerate the country’s needs. The goal is to ensure that no one is left behind and that everyone is recognized by our state to improve every life and the lives of their families. This collective effort is essential to working together and reaping the benefits as a united society.
Ideation requires implementation…….
Jason kabanana is talking of including youths in decision making but when youths talk you don’t want to listen. Are you not the one stealing their allowances when our young sportsmen and women went to take part in some international event and when they complained you started threatening them. Just keep chewing we will remember you.