The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) Call for Youth Technical Experts to appraise the African Youth Charter @20

Applications are open for Youth Technical Experts to assess and document how African Union Member States and regional bodies implement the African Youth Charter @20. The initiative aims to inform continental policy briefs and contribute to the APRM Africa Governance Report 2027, focusing on youth governance, inclusion, and development. Selected experts will receive a stipend and support for the appraisal process scheduled for May–August 2026, with various incentives and opportunities to contribute to policy outputs and networking across Africa.

Official recognition as a Youth Technical Expert, a certificate of participation, orientation and capacity-building workshop, mentorship and well-being support, and opportunities to contribute to policy outputs and networking

Applicants must be between 18 and 35 years old, nationals of an AU Member State, and active in civil society, youth networks, or related organisations with an interest in youth governance and policy analysis.

Submit for consideration by the stated deadline; details on eligibility and selection are provided on the APRM page