The Young African Leaders Summit on Anti-Corruption [#TYALS2017]

“Active Young African Leaders, Accountable Actions”

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Contact us at (+ 256 ) 783 521 550 or uganda@anticorruption-intl.org

Thematic Overview:

Africa is a continent of the young, with more than 60% of the total population below the age of 25. Any serious policy for social, political and economic development in Africa must recognize the importance of young people, especially in promoting social progress, reducing the burden of corruption, reducing political tension and maximizing economic performance.

The costs of corruption are a heavy burden to bear. The African Union estimates that 25 per cent of the continent's GDP (nearly 150 billion dollars) is lost due to corruption. Nations that fight corruption and improve their rule of law could increase their national income by 400 per cent. Several studies provide evidence of the negative correlation between corruption and the quality of government spending, services and regulations. According to UNODC, corruption, bribery, theft and tax evasion cost some US $1.26 trillion for developing countries per year.

As is emphasized in the Preamble to the UN Convention against Corruption, corruption poses a threat to the stability and security of societies, undermines the institutions and values of democracy and justice and jeopardizes sustainable development and the rule of law. As the guardian of the Convention, ACI is committed to promoting good governance, integrity and transparency to empower young African leaders to contribute to their countries achievement on the Sustainable Development Goals. #TYALS2017 will contribute significantly to the new 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development while focusing on channels that the Youth can use to fight corruption in all its aspects.

Conference Format & Objectives

Anti-Corruption International is incredibly excited to welcome young people from across Africa and indeed across the world to Uganda to talk about how we can empower young people to lead the next generation of change.

The focus of this summit will be to equip Youth leaders of University Guild Councils, Youth councillors at both District & Municipal/Subcounty councils, Civil Society & Government agencies as well as at businesses with knowledge, skills and inspiration in the fight against corruption around the world and specifically the battle against corruption in Africa.

Participants will be charged with the task of brainstorming on how best they can work in putting an end to corruption. The summit will be pro-active with Workshops, Questions, Group Works, Debates and Team Game Challenges to reflect more closely the ACI vision and mission and indeed to empower the next generation of African leadership.

In order to make this summit a success, ACI is working in partnership with Students for Liberty Uganda, WOCAD and Youth Connect Uganda. Main organizer is our local chapter, ACI Uganda.

Benefits to Participants:

• Intercultural dialogue
• Opportunity to join and get supported by Anti Corruption International and its leadership networks
• All participants will be issued with participation certificates
• Networking platform with like minded young leaders

Format of the Sessions:

Each group will consist of between 15-20 people. Upon arrival and registration you will be asked to fill out a small questionnaire which will help us to place you in specific groups. It will also facilitate to keep up a balance according to gender & interests of all participants.

Venue

Less than 20 minutes from the heart of Jinja town, the Discovery center provides the ultimate in luxury summit & accommodation in Jinja and has a home feel touch business meeting location in Jinja, Uganda`s tourist home in East Africa; all situated on a hill with a clear view of Lake Victoria.

Accomodation and meals are included in the ticket price. However, no financial support can be given for your travel plans.