Today, the Honorable Minister Bakary Y. Badjie will deliver a keynote speech to mark the opening of the National Youth Consultation Town Hall meeting at SDKJI Conference Center.
This consultation is a vital exercise aimed at amplifying the voices and opinions of young people in The Gambia as world leaders prepare to hold the Summit of the future at UN in September. The Government of The Gambia has demonstrated a strong commitment to inclusion, which is crucial for sustainable development.
This event is expected to come out with an outcome that will form part of The Gambia's position paper at the Summit of the Future. Coordinated by the offices of the UN Resident Coordinator and the Secretary General and Head of Civil Service of the Government of the Gambia, it drew more than 200 youth participants from across all regions of The Gambia.