African Rio+20: A Paradigm Shift
Note: Here are the profiles of some of the youth delegates and their projects If there is ever an effective form of profound change, then it must be paradigm shift. This was the thrust of the just concluded African Rio+20 Summit, which commenced on 11th June 2012 and ended on 14th June 2012. Under the theme, Rauka! Act now for a Sustainable Future , the conference provided a unique platform for young leaders from eight countries to meet and take stock of the current state of their countries’ development status and formulate a way forward, with regards to sustainable development. For many years, the voice that has usually spoken on African issues has always been the victim’s voice, but not at the African Rio+20 Summit. The aura at the summit was that of a fresh start; a new way of looking at issues in the African context with a view of coming up with viable solutions instead of indulging in the blaming game, and renewed optimism by the young leaders in attendance. Various d