The 7th East African Community University Student’s Debate on regional integration will be held from 16th to 17th December 2021 in Entebbe, Uganda.
This year’s theme, is “The Role of Science, Technology, and Innovation in EAC Regional Integration and Socio-Economic Development in the phase of Covid-19 Pandemic.”
The objective of the EAC University Student’s Debate is to strengthen youth participation in the EAC’s integration agenda and processes.
On the one hand, the debates and outreach activities create an ideal environment for students to play an active role in the EAC integration process.
The event will also provide a space where young people can learn more about the benefits, challenges, and opportunities in the EAC integration.
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The EAC University Student’s Debate puts on a pedestal the youth to participate, dialogue and contribute to policy formulation on issues that constitute the EAC Youth agenda.
The EAC Secretariat, through the EAC University Students Debate, identifies the youth in the region as key stakeholders in the EAC process and as important actors in achieving the objectives of the Community.
The debate is expected to bring together representation from universities, academia, policymakers, media, youth leaders, entrepreneurs and one high school will also participate in the event.
The event will take place in Entebbe but will be streamed live on the EAC website, Twitter and Facebook in order to reach as many young people in the EAC region as possible.
At the end of the debate, the expected outcome is the creation of a long-term bond between students, which shapes and nurtures the identity of East African youth.
This 7th edition will entail debate by the students on diverse subjects such as the state of the Private Sector before the pandemic; legislation in regards to Private Sector development; the impact of Covid-19 on the Private Sector; reforms that EAC Secretariat and the Partner States may put in place to strengthen and build a stronger Private Sector; border management to minimize the risk of the Pandemic, interstate conflicts and tensions between the Partner States; border management for secure, safe and easy movement of people and goods amidst the pandemic.
The EAC University Student’s Debate on the Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on implementation of the Customs Union and the Common Market Protocol aims to evaluate the status, progress, challenges, and opportunities of the two pillars of EAC integration in light of the pandemic.
The best debaters will be appointed as EAC Youth Ambassadors 2022-2023 with an obligation to spearhead peer learning, sensitization, and outreach programs in their respective universities, border communities in collaboration with the EAC Secretariat, Development Partners, the East African Legislative Assembly, and EAC Ministries in the Partner States.
There will be a Gala Dinner where awards will be given to the Best debaters and the winning team.
