Shakir Akorede is a young scholar in foreign policy and development communications specialist, focusing on the intersection of policy and advocacy for international development. With years of impact in government and development sectors, he leads citizen-government engagement and wide-ranging development initiatives acclaimed for improving public sector accountability, inclusive governance, institutional reforms, and youth innovation in Africa.
As a Global Shaper, he was the pioneer Vice Curator of the Ilorin Hub, Nigeria. He has worked with, and now consults for, various development and international organizations. He is a big advocate of youth-led solutions.
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed Africa's health security challenges. Here's how the continent's ambitious young people are confronting the issue head-on.
Using technology tools, social media, civic participation and mass demonstration, Africa's young people are on an anti-corruption crusade, writes Shakir Akorede.
Voici comment le marché unique ouvrira la voie à une transformation remarquable de l'économie africaine.
Africa currently has the lowest intraregional trade in the world – a single market would boost GDP by billions and put millions on the path to prosperity.
In the Global Shapers Annual Survey 2017, young people from 186 countries reveal five essential ways business leaders can create a youth-friendly workplace.
全球商业界正在受到千禧一代的挑战。他们想要改变世界，其结果将超乎想象。
The global business community is being challenged by millennials’ who want to change the world — and the results are going to be incredible.
