{"id":13703,"date":"2026-10-06T11:17:49","date_gmt":"2026-10-06T10:17:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cafrad.io\/?p=13703"},"modified":"2026-10-06T11:17:49","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T10:17:49","slug":"youth-day-in-the-kingdom-of-morocco-investing-in-youth-the-most-precious-human-capital-for-building-africas-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cafrad.io\/en\/youth-day-in-the-kingdom-of-morocco-investing-in-youth-the-most-precious-human-capital-for-building-africas-future\/","title":{"rendered":"Youth Day in the Kingdom of Morocco: Investing in youth\u2014the most precious human capital for building Africa\u2019s future"},"content":{"rendered":"

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On the occasion of Youth Day, celebrated annually on August 21, Dr. Coffi Dieudonn\u00e9 Assouvi, Director General of the African Training and Research Centre in Administration for Development (CAFRAD), extends\u2014on his own behalf and on behalf of the entire CAFRAD staff\u2014his warmest congratulations to His Majesty King Mohammed VI, King of Morocco\u2014may God assist Him\u2014on His birthday, as well as to the Royal Family and the entire Moroccan people.<\/p>\n

Celebrated on August 21, Youth Day coincides with the birthday of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, lending the day special symbolic significance. It serves as an occasion to honor Moroccan youth and reaffirm the central role they play in building the Kingdom\u2019s future.<\/p>\n

Since His accession to the glorious Throne, His Majesty King Mohammed VI\u2014may God grant Him victory\u2014has consistently emphasized that the Kingdom\u2019s development relies above all on harnessing human capital, which is considered the Nation\u2019s true wealth. In several of His speeches, the Sovereign has stressed the need to invest in education, training, innovation, scientific research, and youth skills development, enabling young people to participate fully in Morocco\u2019s economic, social, and institutional progress. This strategic vision positions youth as a key player in the country\u2019s modernization and the consolidation of its sustainable development.<\/p>\n

This vision resonates particularly strongly across the African continent. With a predominantly young population, Africa possesses exceptional human potential. By investing in skills development, entrepreneurship, digital technologies, and innovation, African countries can transform this demographic potential into a genuine engine for growth, competitiveness, and good governance.<\/p>\n

In a landscape shaped by profound technological shifts, the digital transformation of public administrations, artificial intelligence, and the imperatives of sustainable development, young people represent a strategic resource for driving institutional reforms and enhancing the quality of public services. Their creativity, dynamism, and adaptability are vital assets in building public administrations that are more efficient, transparent, and responsive to citizens.<\/p>\n

As a Pan-African intergovernmental organization dedicated to capacity building within public administrations, CAFRAD places human capital development at the heart of its mission. Through its programs in training, research, policy dialogue, and the sharing of best practices, the Centre supports African states in preparing a new generation of public officials capable of meeting the challenges of governance, innovation, and sustainable development.<\/p>\n

On this auspicious occasion, the Director General of CAFRAD reaffirms that investing in youth is one of the most strategic choices for Africa\u2019s future. He encourages governments and public institutions to persist in their efforts to promote quality education, training aligned with labor market needs, entrepreneurship, innovation, and greater youth participation in public life.<\/p>\n

On the occasion of this dual celebration\u2014Youth Day and the birthday of His Majesty King Mohammed VI\u2014the Director General of CAFRAD extends his sincerest congratulations to His Majesty, wishing Him health, happiness, and a long life. It also extends its warmest wishes for peace, stability, prosperity, and continued progress to the Kingdom of Morocco.<\/p>\n

CAFRAD wishes a wonderful Youth Day to His Majesty King Mohammed VI, King of Morocco\u2014may God assist Him\u2014to the Royal Family, and to the entire Moroccan people, while paying tribute to the youth of Morocco and Africa, whose talent, commitment, and spirit of innovation form the foundation of a more prosperous, inclusive, and sustainable future for the continent.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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