The World Economic Development Forum (WEDF) is an annual conference organized by ITC to promote development through trade.

This year's forum in Lusaka, Zambia is focusing specifically on youth as one of its main topics.

Notably, WEDF2018 will feature a Youth 'UnConference', which will include;

A Pitch Competition
Discussion on Mentoring
Spotlight on Youth on their vision in a 'CFTA world'
Business matchmaking/networking opportunities.

Further information will be posted on methods to watch the conference remotely from the Gambia.

In the meantime, find out more about WEDF 2018 at intracen.org/wedf.