YOUNG LEADERS - 2021 EDITION
Under the high patronage of
Monsieur Emmanuel Macron
Président de la République française
Monsieur Paul Kagame
Président de la République du Rwanda
2023 YOUNG LEADERS PROMOTION
2023 Edition Programm
Rwandan Session
From February 26 to March 1
In Kigali, the Young Leaders met with influential figures from Rwanda, such as Francis Gatare of the Rwanda Development Board and Yvonne Makolo of Rwandair, as well as key players in the new Franco-Rwandan partnership. These discussions highlighted the importance of the economic dynamism contributed by French companies such as Vivendi and Total.
This session was marked by a special meeting with President Kagame, where the class presented its manifesto. For the Young Leaders, this renewed partnership should focus on three areas that are essential for the future of Africa and France, where both countries have unique assets and can therefore build excellent cooperation: technology and artificial intelligence (AI); food systems; education, culture and creative industries.
Acknowledgements
The commitment and support of our public and private partners are essential to the success of the French-African Foundation’s initiatives. We extend our sincere thanks to all our partners for their indispensable contribution. Their support underscores their commitment to promoting the next generation of African and French leaders. With their support, we can continue our mission to strengthen Franco-African ties through knowledge sharing and innovation. Together, we are working to build a promising future marked by cooperation and excellence.
French session
This week in Paris represents an important step in the Young Leaders' journey. It allowed the beneficiaries of the program to meet decision-makers such as Chrysoula Zacharopoulou, at the time Secretary of State for Development, Francophonie and International Partnerships, and the CEO of Orange, Christel Heydemann.
