AFRICAN CENTRE FOR ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION (ACET) YOUTH POLICY LABORATORY 2025: A Strategic Opportunity for Cape Verde
The youth policy laboratory of the African Centre for Economic Transformation (ACET) in 2025 represents a unique opportunity for Cape Verde. This ambitious programme aims to boost assertive and effective interventions in the field of youth, with a focus on promoting employment, skills development and, consequently, the country's sustainable economic growth. Joining this initiative is crucial for empowering a generation that will, in the near future, face the challenges and opportunities inherent in an ever-changing world.
Participation in the ACET Lab offers Cape Verde a privileged space for articulating public policies. Collaboration with international experts and other African countries will allow for the exchange of good practices, the sharing of experiences and the adaptation of proven models to the specificities of the Cape Verdean context. This collaborative environment, in turn, stimulates innovation and the creation of customised solutions that respond to the specific needs of young people in areas such as employability, vocational training and entrepreneurship.
Implications and concrete benefits for Cape Verde
The benefits of joining the ACET 2025 Lab are multiple and wide-ranging. Firstly, there will be an intensification of research and analysis on youth dynamics in Cape Verde, identifying the main challenges and opportunities facing these young people. This in-depth analysis will serve as a basis for formulating more informed and targeted policies.
Secondly, participation in the programme will facilitate access to funding and technical resources from international sources and ACET partners. These resources can be directed towards the implementation of vocational training programmes, support for youth entrepreneurship, the creation of employment opportunities and the development of youth support infrastructures.
Thirdly, the ACET Lab promotes the creation of networks and strategic partnerships between different actors - government, the private sector, civil society and educational institutions. This collaboration is key to ensuring the sustainability and long-term impact of youth policies. By building bridges between these various players, the programme ensures an integrated and coordinated approach to youth development.
Main Programme Components and Working Methodology
The ACET 2025 Laboratory adopts a methodology based on research, analysis and implementation of concrete solutions. The programme is structured around three main pillars:
- Research and Diagnosis: In this phase, in-depth assessments will be carried out on the needs and aspirations of young Cape Verdeans, using qualitative and quantitative data collection methodologies.
- Policy Development: Based on the results of the research, proposals will be formulated for innovative public policies adapted to the local context. These policies will cover areas such as education, vocational training, access to the labour market, health and culture.
- Implementation and Monitoring: The programme will include a policy implementation plan, with well-defined performance indicators and a rigorous monitoring and evaluation system.
Conclusion: An Investment in Cape Verde's Future
In short, Cape Verde's participation in the ACET Youth Policy Lab in 2025 represents a strategic investment in the country's future. By ensuring a favourable environment for the integral development of youth, Cape Verde will be laying the foundations for sustainable, inclusive and prosperous economic growth. Joining this initiative demonstrates the country's commitment to modernisation, innovation and building a fairer and more equitable society.
Application deadline: 12 September 2025.
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