LEADERSHIP THROUGH READING

LEADERSHIP THROUGH READING

On Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 9 :00 am, the first book club activity of the NGO PLANETE PAIX section – GbΓͺkΓ¨ was held up on the topic : “The Challenges of Leadership Culture for African Youth”. The Panelists for this occasion were MM. Constant Konan and Gilles Amankon. The panel session was led by Miss Elena Abozan, Moderator. Mr. KONE, the Secretary General was the MC. Long before beginning the session, the President presented the NGO PLANETE PAIX and the context of the Book-club activity in her speech.
Afterwards, the panel began with the intervention of the vice-president, Mr. Gilles Amankon. In his presentation, he presented the book “Trouver son pourquoi”, authored by Simon Sinek and Davide Mead
After this presentation, the Speaker discussed the writing context of the book, the author’s guideline, the author’s definition of “Why”and many other information noted by the author in his book relating to the theme of the said activity.
The author explains how to discover one’s why through three stages which consisted of gathering memories, identifying recurring terms and formulating clearly and simply what is achievable in order to contribute in a meaningful way. significant to impact the community.
Finally, the Communicator made the link between the book of the author and the leadership of young Africans.
In short, knowing your “why” is the best way to achieve long-term success by taking advantage of more flexibility and innovation.
The second panelist took the steps of the first by presenting the book entitled “How to develop his leadership” with Ken Blanchard and Mark Miller as authors.The second panelist took the steps of the first by presenting his book entitled “How to develop his leadership” Ken Blanchard and Mark Miller
He began from the context of writing, a guideline and continued his presentation through several points raised by the author.
It is about the secret of leadership, assets, the goal, how to do better, the issue of sucess.
What to grasp in the second presentation is that “the true leader has nothing to do with the hierarchical level” patience, culture and listening must be for him levers. For KEN, a true leader must be helpful and temperate
The activity ended at 11:20 am, after the words of encouragement from the Corner Manager Mr Kla.

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PLANETE PAIX’ S PRESIDENT HONORED IN LAGOS

PLANETE PAIX’ S PRESIDENT HONORED IN LAGOS

The President of PLANETE PAIX, Achille COMOE honored in Lagos, Nigeria for his actions in favor of Peace, Security and Sustainable Development in CΓ΄te d’Ivoire and Africa by the Non-Governmental Organization LIFT AFRICA. Indeed, LIFT AFRICA is a youth-led organization that focuses on transforming African youth with inspirational words and quotes as part of the annual Summit of Greatness program. For Achille COMOE, this gives the measure of the efforts that must always be made for the final victory of peace over crises, conflicts, war ; for security within our states and between our states to embrace sustainable development. This distinction was made on the sidelines of the YALI TECHCAMP RECONNECT set up by former President Barack Obama and initiated by the US State Department. The objective is to better equip young leaders to advance good governance, through new strategies, technological innovations. This Tech Camp held from March 26 to 30, 2019 brought together 46 Alumni from 15 countries. It should be noted that the Tech Leaders present at this international meeting are already impacting their communities in their field of activity.

PLANÈTE PAIX CELEBRATES A PEACEMAKER

PLANÈTE PAIX CELEBRATES A PEACEMAKER

Very pleased to have received from President ACHILLE COMOE in Lagos a recognition certification for the efforts I am making for peace in Africa. This April 02 being a special date, I thank God for adding another year to this valiant warrior who spares no effort to bring together African youth around common ideals. Proudly Ivorian, proudly African.
The Rendez-vous is taken in South Africa in April and the big appointment in Benin for the next international meeting of warriors for peace and development of the Continent in November 2019.

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YALI TECHCAMP RECONNECT : US CONSULATE ENGAGES YOUNG AFRICANS THROUGH TECHNOLOGY

YALI TECHCAMP RECONNECT : US CONSULATE ENGAGES YOUNG AFRICANS THROUGH TECHNOLOGY

Young Africans Leadership Initiative, YALI is a Mandela Washington Fellowship flagship program, focused on bringing African civic, business, and community leaders for academic coursework, leadership training, and networking.
The YALI TechCamp Reconnect Workshop is an initiative of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau for International Information Programmes (IIP) and organised in partnership with the U.S. Mission in Nigeria and the Co-Creation Hub (CCHub).
The three-day programme, which started on Wednesday, had Russell Brooks, Public Affairs Officer, U.S. Consulate, giving an opening remark in which he stated that the essence of the programme was to assist the young participants contribute to the development of African continent.
β€œThe TechCamp has brought together 46 participants from 15 countries. When former U.S. president, Barack Obama, established the Young African Leaders Initiative in 2014, he did so out of the conviction that the future of Africa is largely in the hands of its youth,” said Russell Brooks.
The American Consulate is pleased to host the YALI TechCamp Reconnect Workshop which aims to accelerate the development of innovative technology solutions and digital strategies for strengthening democratic governance, transparency and citizen engagement, says US Embassy Information Officer, Russell Brooks.
For John Bray, United States Consul General in Lagos, in providing support for this initiative, the U.S. government had demonstrated its belief that real solutions to African problems can best be developed by Africans.
β€œWhen former U.S. president, Barack Obama, established the Young African Leaders Initiative in 2014, he did so out of the conviction that the future of Africa is largely in the hands of its youth. Your presence here today is a practical demonstration of that conviction.”
He stated that their desire was to help young people tackle some of their very serious problems.
β€œI am sure that your commitment and passion will lead you and your colleagues to share some best practices or identify technological innovations that will help in our quest to improve governance at all levels and ensure greater transparency and accountability, he said
The United States of America has identified corruption as one of the factors hampering development of the continent, adding that it is the belief of the government that solution can only come from among the people.
β€œI am sure it is your hope that your skill and experience, the wisdom of the facilitators, or perhaps your commitment and passion will lead you and your colleagues to share some best practices or identify technological innovations that will help us in our quest to improve governance at all levels and ensure greater transparency and accountability.”
Many social media users all around the world have learnt to use social media as a tool for providing solution.
During the three-day workshop, participants worked with local and international experts like Nigeria’s own Abisoye Ajayi-Akinfolarin, the coding hero and founder of Pearls Africa Youth Foundation, on best practices in applying low-cost technology tools and digital strategies to design and implement projects that promote good governance, transparency, and citizen engagement across the continent.
Africa is plagued by poverty, gender inequality, poor health indices, bad governance and non- adherence to the rule of law, among other problems. Many youths are developing ideas and learning skills to address these problems.

Challenges facing Africa are numerous.They range from poverty and poor governance to gender inequality and armed conflict, among others.
It was a platform to discuss technological solutions to problems they had discovered in their environments.