The inaugural DBSA Youth Challenge invites youth to submit innovative ideas and solutions that address the challenges faced in infrastructure and can improve the lives of our communities in new and innovative ways that build Africa’s prosperity. They should address issues within the transport, water, energy, Information Communications and Technology (ICT), education, health, and human settlements sectors.
In the following sectors, your ideas should
Energy
contribute to economic and environmentally sustainable energy generation, storage, and/or distribution.
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Health
improve access to quality affordable primary healthcare in marginalized communities in urban and rural areas of the country.
Water
reduce water pollution and/or increase access to clean potable water.
Human Settlements & Housing
offer a solution to the need for affordable, environmentally sustainable housing in informal settlements and/or rural areas of the country.
Transport
improve access, safety, and/or the experience of public commuters, or reduce traffic congestion and air pollution, or increase the efficiency of moving goods.
ICT
solve the challenge of access faced by many, breaking down those barriers to digital accessibility and connectivity.
Education
solve the need for access to quality education for every child ensuring that they’re equipped for the future.