International Youth Day Exhibition on Digital Innovation in South Sudan

Join us in celebrating the power of youth and digital innovation on International Youth Day 2024! Discover how young minds in South Sudan are harnessing technology to create sustainable solutions for our nation's most pressing challenges.

The theme for International Youth Day 2024 (12 August) is “From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development.” This theme highlights the key connection between digitalization and accelerating the progress of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), emphasizing the crucial contributions of young people in this transformative process.

Digital transformation is one of the six key transitions with "catalytic and multiplier effects across the SDGs” and a significant determinant for achieving the Goals. Technologies like mobile devices, digital platforms, and emerging innovations such as artificial intelligence play a crucial role in advancing the SDGs. Data generated from every digital interaction is fundamental to digital transformation, enabling evidence-based decision-making. It is estimated that digital technologies and data contribute to at least 70% of the 169 SDG targets, bringing about a profound impact across their economic, social, and environmental dimensions.

While challenges such as the digital divide persist in South Sudan, young people are often considered “digital natives,” being at the forefront of adopting and innovating with new technologies. They form the largest demographic of users and developers shaping digital trends both locally and globally. As the 2030 deadline for the SDGs approaches, youth remain an essential demographic group in leveraging the transformative power of technologies to address our nation's challenges and contribute to global progress.

Join us as we highlight the achievements of South Sudanese youth in digital innovation and their role in driving sustainable development forward. Let's empower and support our youth in their journey from clicks to progress!