The predominance of the youth in Zambia’s population coupled with a growing labor force have resulted in high unemployment and economically excluded youths, which if left unchecked, may lead to increased youth vulnerability, political instability and governance challenges. The 2022 National Youth Indaba will therefore provide a platform for the young people to share ideas and be part of the next phase of the empowerment process. In addition, the business community and cooperating partners will be given the platform to share opportunities for young people. Finally, cooperating partners and other stakeholders will equally add their voices to youth participation in the economic development our country .

The Zambian Government through the Ministry of Youth, Sport and Arts in partnership with the United Nations  Zambia and other stakeholders will be hosting the  2022 National Youth Indaba on 10^th  -11^th of March , 2022.The event will consider the many challenges faced by the youth in the Country while acknowledging that the solutions to those problems are in the hands of the youth.