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Primary Target
The Youth aged 18 to 35 years from all AU Member StatesYouthful members of parliament or ministers of AU Member States (not exceeding 35 years of age)Youth aged 18-35 of African origin in the Diaspora will be admitted
Youth from other continents would be admitted as observers for purposes of experience sharing
Secondary Targets Representationof Pan-African Youth Union, AU Commission, UN Economic Partnership forAfrica, Commonwealth Youth Programme (CYP), African Development Fund,International Labour Organization (ILO), UN Millennium Campaign,International Observer Groups Participation fee in the African Youth and Governance Conference, Accra 2010 are as follows: - Participants from Africa - Ghc 300 / $200
- Africans in Diaspora - Ghc 300 / $200
- Non African Participants - Ghc 375 /$ 250 per person.
Payment methods:
Payment Pay via Western Unionto the address below: Fiifi Enchill
African Youth and Governance Conference
P. O. Box CT5543
Cantonments, Accra NB: Payment excludes transfer charges which may vary from country tocountry Cancellation Policy In the event of withdrawal the following cancellation policyshall apply: | TIME BEFORE CONFERENCE DATE | REFUND AMOUNT | ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGES | | 6 -4 months | 60% | 40% | | 3 – 2 months | 40% | 60% | | 1 month | 25% | 75% | | 2 weeks | NIL | 100% | NOTE: These are consideredon the grounds that expenses would be incurred for and on behalf of theregistered delegate and allocated space may not be easily re-allocated. 3. Upon arrival and registration at the conference venue. Obligations Youth Bridge Foundation as organizers of the conference together with our partners would be responsible for ONLY selected country delegates. Allnon-delegates participants shall be assisted to make their arrangementsto attend the conference but will bear full cost of their participation. The following sums the initial arrangements on
Details | Conference Sponsored Delegates | Self Sponsored Delegates | Average Cost | | | Self | Organizers | Self | Organizers | | | Visa expenses | X . | | X . | | May vary from one country to the other | | External Travel (Air tickets) | X . | | X . | | May vary from one country to the other | | Accommodation (Conference Period) | X . |
| X . | | $20/Day (Hostel, Double Occupancy)
$35/Day (Hostel, Single Occupancy)
$50-$120 (Hotel) | | Meals | | | Breakfast
Lunch & Dinner | | X . | X .
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| | | | X . | X . | | $10-$15/Day | | Local Travels | | X . | X . | | $5-$10/Day | | Conference Materials | | X . | | X . | To be covered | | Medical Insurance | | X . | | X . | To be covered for all registered participants |
Eligibility: Who should attend?
Persons between the ages of 18-35, associated with any of the categories below who is seeking information on ways to contribute to the development of the youth in Africa. Applicants older than 35 are welcome to attend as observers. - Civil Society Organization/NGO (Note that you must be registered and operating in any African country as such)
- Individuals(should be a Youth Worker or demonstrate some level of commitmenttowards youth development in his/her respective country
Language
Allevents at the African Youth and Governance Conference, Accra - Ghanawill be carried out in English. Interpretation would be available in other languages including French. This may be the samefor all other communications including application process. Visas to Ghana - It is the responsibility of each participant to find out if he/she requires a Visa to enter Ghana.
- Incase you need a visa to enter Ghana, the Central Conference Secretariatshall provide an individual introductory letter upon request tofacilitate the process.
- We recommend you start the process at least 4-weeks prior to your planned date of travel.
Health / Vaccination
It is recommended you check with your health authorities or travel agent the vaccinations you require to travel to Ghana. Note
Theevent organizers reserve the right to deny or withdraw the right toparticipate in the Youth and Governance Conference, Accra 2010 whenit is established that false information was provided duringregistration processes or a delegate/participant is found to beinvolved in any criminal act either before or during the period of theconference |
