OUTCOME OF THE FIRST MEETING I THE AFRICA COMMISSION

The Commission decided to focus on young people, employment and economic growth. The Commission agreed on an ambitious working programme, which includes five thematic workshops and seminars in various countries in Africa prior to the next meeting of the Commission.

Here you can find the Chairman's introductory remarks at the meeting, the Working Progamme of the Africa Commission and Chairman’s Conclusion after the first meeting.

Four brief background papers were distributed before the first meeting of the Commission. The papers are intended to inspire the discussion by presenting the topics, highlighting the state of play and suggesting some of the key issues at stake.

The themes of the discussion papers are:
- Climate Change
- Economic Growth and Employment
- Women and Employment
- Youth, Employment and Education

Read more about the objectives of the Africa Commision, the outcome of the first meeting and learn about the commissioners on www.africacommission.um.dk

For further information please do not hesitate to contact the Secretariat of the Africa Commission