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"I think that as economists we should not be talking about GDP. We should be asking: what is the contribution of young people to this GDP?" asks @akin_adesina when talking about how African can better invest in its human capital. @AfDB_Grouppic.twitter.com/M47xliV4Os
"You want to be a billionaire? Get into agriculture. Who smokes gas?" says @akin_adesina while urging young people to look more at agriculture as potential career options. #MIFAbidjan
"We need to change the narrative. We need to change how we talk about and how we talk to young people. Why not ask them?" @Wacera_K, the #NowGeneration representative at the panel. #MIFAbidjan #AfricanMigrations
"I strongly believe we must hold our governments accountable. We pay taxes, they have a role to play in our future", says @Wacera_K while highlighting the importance of empowering young people and changing how they are spoken about. @WellToldStory_ #NowGeneration #MIFAbidjan
Did you know Africa’s youth are better educated, healthier and more connected than previous generations, but are still lagging far behind other regions? #MIFAbidjan #AfricanMigrationspic.twitter.com/QFOnP564IB
"Do not be afraid as young people to challenge. Believe that you can and you will. Ask for it and you'll get it" - @Wacera_K leaves an inspiring message for her other young people in the room. #MIFAbidjan
.@ValerieAmos concludes the session by highlighting one of her favourite takeaways from the debate: "Entrepreneurship is not a magical pill."
It's the end of session 2 of the Ibrahim Forum at #MIFAbidjan. If you missed it, you can rewatch it at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abH48h4CVrA … 
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