Results of the Invitation to Nominate Young Nationals to Become Generation Connect Youth Envoys




Results of the Invitation to Nominate Young Nationals to Become Generation Connect Youth Envoys

The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) announced the successful outcomes of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU)’s selection process for the 2024 Generation Connect Youth Envoys (GCYE).  The Generation Connect Youth Initiative (GCYI) is the flagship initiative of the ITU Youth Strategy and a volunteer-led community focused on empowering youth in global ICT-related issues. The goal of the project is to support and engage young people in ITU.

Out of 634 applications received from six regions, including 209 applicants nominated by ITU Member States, we have selected 184 Generation Connect Youth Envoys from 64 countries. Aged between 18-24, they embody a diverse representation of youth from around the world: 

- Africa: 75 envoys from 25 countries

- Americas and Caribbean: 26 envoys from 10 countries

- Arab States: 36 envoys from 10 countries

- Asia and the Pacific: 21 envoys from 7 countries

- Commonwealth of Independent States: 8 envoys from 4 countries

- Europe: 18 envoys from 8 countries 

A near perfect gender balance among the 2024 Generation Connect Youth Envoys (49% female and 51% male) has been achieved, with significant representation from Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), and Small Island Developing States (SIDS). This milestone was achieved through the active participation and collaboration of ITU Member States who played an indispensable role in identifying candidates for the 2024 GCYE selection process.

Young envoys will have the opportunity to exchange experiences and ideas on how young people can contribute to better connectivity and sustainable digital transformation.

THE 2024 GLOBAL YOUTH SUMMIT (GYS) hosted by the government of El Salvador will be held at the end of 2024.

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