Designing the Future: Policy, Technology, and Youth-Led Governance
Bridging Digital Rights, Technology Ecosystems, and Youth-Led Public Policy
Session 3.0 of the E.A.R.T.H. Webinar Series examines how strategic policy design and technology ecosystems converge to shape Nigeria’s governance and digital future.
Translating Youth-Led Advocacy into Enforceable Policy
Session 03 of the E.A.R.T.H. Webinar Series examines how strategic policy design and technology ecosystems converge to shape Nigeria’s governance and digital future.
Anchored in Pillar 3 (Youth Development) and Pillar 5 (Digital Transformation), the session moves beyond high-level theory to explore the structural tools required to translate youth-led advocacy into enforceable policy and scalable digital systems.
Over a focused 45-minute core dialogue, the featured speakers will unpack the intersection of legal frameworks, digital rights, gender policy, and strategic foresight. They will examine how rights-by-design principles apply to digital spaces, how deep-tech upskilling and innovation ecosystems build long-term youth capacity, and how governance frameworks and youth-driven leadership models are defining Africa's path forward.
Core 45-Minute Dialogue Focus
Unpacking the intersection of legal frameworks, digital rights, gender policy, and strategic foresight. Discover rights-by-design principles, deep-tech upskilling, and youth-driven leadership models defining Africa’s path forward.
Quick Fact Sheet
- Session Number
- Session 3.0
- Broadcast Date
- August 29th, 2026
- Broadcast Time
- 11:00 AM (WAT) – 12:30 PM (WAT)
- Duration
- 90 minutes
- Expected Attendance
- 150–200 registered stakeholders
- Primary Platform
- YouTube Live
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Reserve your spot for August 29th, 2026 · 11:00 AM (WAT)
Session Outcomes
By the end of this 90-minute session, participants will achieve actionable competence across three strategic domains:
Policy & Rights Literacy
Participants will understand how rights-by-design principles apply to digital spaces and how legal and policy frameworks are used to translate advocacy into enforceable protections.
Ecosystem & Capacity Awareness
Participants will identify how strategic foresight, digital skills pipelines, and tech hubs drive youth employability and sustainable public sector execution.
Relevance & Engagement Pathways
Participants will identify concrete ways to engage with Pillar 3 (Youth Development) and Pillar 5 (Digital Transformation) and know who to contact for partnership, policy collaboration, or participation.
Session Agenda & Timeline
August 29th, 2026 · 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (WAT) · 90-Minute Precision Schedule
- 10:45 AM
Pre-Session Setup
Pre-BroadcastTech checks, stream engine ready, audio/video confirmed, recording enabled.
- 10:55 AM
Join Window
Pre-BroadcastParticipants settle in, test mics/cameras, and greet each other in chat.
- 11:00 AM
Welcome & Opening
Housekeeping, session objectives, host introduction.
- 11:05 AM
Context Setting
Host frames the theme: why combining digital rights, legal policy frameworks, and technology ecosystems is critical for Nigeria’s youth and governance landscape.
- 11:10 AM
Panelist Introduction
Host gives a brief introduction of each panelist.
- 11:15 AM
Curated Fireside Dialogue
Key FeatureHost moderates a structured, interactive discussion between featured speakers.
- 12:00 PM
Live Audience Q&A
Key FeatureHost reads selected questions submitted by participants via YouTube Live Chat, directing them to the relevant speaker.
- 12:10 PM
Key Takeaways
Host synthesizes 3–5 concrete, actionable takeaways from the discussion.
- 12:15 PM
Programme Spotlight
Highlight feature on Project E.A.R.T.H.’s Pillar 3 (Career Connect Expo) and Pillar 5 (Digital Transformation) engagement pathways and partnership CTAs.
- 12:20 PM
Closing
Host thanks the speakers and audience, shares the post-event feedback form link, announces the post-session Highlight Summary, teases Session 4.0, and delivers the closing statement.
- 12:30 PM
Post-Session Debrief
Post-BroadcastBroadcast ends; private 5-minute debrief between host and speakers.
E.A.R.T.H. Webinar Series (Session 3.0 Brief Kit)
Access the comprehensive background brief, pillar integration notes for Pillar 3 (Youth Development) and Pillar 5 (Digital Transformation), discussion questions, and speaker profiles.
Not a panel. A strategic asset.
Translates Advocacy into Policy
Moves beyond high-level theory to explore structural tools and legal mechanisms for enforceable policy.
Produces Concrete Technical Briefs
Every session publishes an actionable Technical Brief and Highlight Summary for policymakers and industry.
Bridges Tech & Governance
Directly connects deep-tech upskilling, digital rights-by-design, and youth-led public policy pipelines.
Speakers from institutions that matter.
Every speaker is vetted for institutional authority, subject-matter expertise, and strategic partnership value across government, global agencies, and industry leaders.
- National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)
- Federal Ministry of Youth Development
- Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy
- World Bank
- UNDP
- FCDO
- USAID
- European Union
- African Development Bank
- UNESCO
- GSMA
- Microsoft
- Meta
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We are looking for practitioners, researchers, and institutional leaders with direct experience in digital governance, deep-tech skills, legal policy, youth enterprise, or environmental restoration. Verified expertise is what counts.
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