The congress's primary aim was to produce an outcome document stating what young people will do in their respective countries to further the six themes of sustainability, education, poverty, equality, community and health. These themes are in no particular order, but the main focus was on poverty.
Out of Africa
Africa was strongly represented at the congress, with about 150 young delegates from the continent receiving scholarships from the Scottish Executive. Robert Kasenene, a 21-year-old delegate from Tanzania, explained that addressing poverty should not just be about giving aid. "Aid should go hand in hand with technical assistance, better trade rules and international policies of individual countries," he said. "Young people need to be recognised as partners in the fight against poverty."
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