DRASPAC was among over 500 delegates including former Presidents, high level government officials and youth from East Africa congregated at Melia Hotel, Zanzibar for a 3 day leadership conference organnized by the Global Peace Foundation. The conference, whose theme was “ Promoting Peace, Security and Sustainable Development in East Africa – A call to Moral and Innovative Leadership” sought to bring together diverse stakeholders with an aim to advancing peace, security and sustainable development across Africa. It took place between 21st -24th July,2015. Speakers at the conference included Rt Hon Raila Odinga – former Prime Minister of Kenya, H.E Amani Karume – former President Zanzibar, H. E Rupiah Banda- former president of Zambia, H.E Ali Hassan Mwinyi – former President of Tanzania, H.E Gima Wolde Giorgis – former President of Ethiopia and H.E Olusegun Obasanjo – former President of Nigeria among other dignitaries. In his remarks, Mr Odinga noted that it was the responsibility of leaders to address societal issues through moral and innovative leadership so as to serve as a good example for the youth to emulate. “As leaders, we should encourage ethical societies anchored on shared values. When leaders model behaviours that encourage the opposite, it yields divisions in society,” he said DRASPAC was represented by FK Research Fellow Christine Sayo . Ms Sayo was also chosen to make a presentation on behalf of the youth on approaches for youth engagement. “ It was an eye opening opportunity that gave me an opportunity to interact with people from all walks of life and exchange views on youth engagement and leadership,” said Ms Sayo The East Africa Region is emerging as the youngest block in the world, with over 70percent of its population below the age of 30. The education and engagement of this upcoming generation will increasingly define and shape the regional landscape in terms of peace, security and development. In this age of competing identities and interests, the youth of East Africa need a common vision, universal principles and shared values from which to build lasting peace and prosperity. The conference served as a platform where young people from East Africa region connected with fellow young people and leaders based on a moral vision rooted in the diverse spiritual traditions of East Africans.
DRASPAC was among over 500 delegates including former Presidents, high level government officials and youth from East Africa congregated at Melia Hotel, Zanzibar for a 3 day leadership conference organnized by the Global Peace Foundation. The conference, whose theme was “ Promoting Peace, Security and Sustainable Development in East Africa – A call to Moral and Innovative Leadership” sought to bring together diverse stakeholders with an aim to advancing peace, security and sustainable development across Africa. It took place between 21st -24th July,2015. Speakers at the conference included Rt Hon Raila Odinga – former Prime Minister of Kenya, H.E Amani Karume – former President Zanzibar, H. E Rupiah Banda- former president of Zambia, H.E Ali Hassan Mwinyi – former President of Tanzania, H.E Gima Wolde Giorgis – former President of Ethiopia and H.E Olusegun Obasanjo – former President of Nigeria among other dignitaries. In his remarks, Mr Odinga noted that it was the responsibility of leaders to address societal issues through moral and innovative leadership so as to serve as a good example for the youth to emulate. “As leaders, we should encourage ethical societies anchored on shared values. When leaders model behaviours that encourage the opposite, it yields divisions in society,” he said DRASPAC was represented by FK Research Fellow Christine Sayo . Ms Sayo was also chosen to make a presentation on behalf of the youth on approaches for youth engagement. “ It was an eye opening opportunity that gave me an opportunity to interact with people from all walks of life and exchange views on youth engagement and leadership,” said Ms Sayo The East Africa Region is emerging as the youngest block in the world, with over 70percent of its population below the age of 30. The education and engagement of this upcoming generation will increasingly define and shape the regional landscape in terms of peace, security and development. In this age of competing identities and interests, the youth of East Africa need a common vision, universal principles and shared values from which to build lasting peace and prosperity. The conference served as a platform where young people from East Africa region connected with fellow young people and leaders based on a moral vision rooted in the diverse spiritual traditions of East Africans.
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