Young Professionals Network

Ils s’inscrivent dans une double dynamique de dialogue intergénérationnel entre les leaders d’aujourd’hui et les leaders émergents d’une part et le dialogue entre pays du bassin atlantique d’autre part. Ces assises permettent la rencontre de jeunes qui portent tous l’idéal d’impacter positivement leur communauté, d’apporter des changements positifs à travers leurs actions innovantes, afin de contribuer au progrès de l’humanité. Elles mettent en lumière le potentiel de créativité et d’innovation de la jeunesse, de même que sa capacité à apporter des solutions nouvelles aux défis de son époque et de son temps. En plus du partage d’idées, d’expériences, d’apprentissage par les pairs et de réseautage, les dialogues atlantiques et le programme des leaders émergents favorisent également l’établissement de pont intergénérationnel entre les jeunes et les dirigeants d’aujourd’hui, autour des problématiques mondiales. Pour avoir eu la chance d’y participer en 2017, je voudrais reconnaitre et saluer ici la qualité de cet évènement, la pertinence des thématiques de discussions, la diversité des profils des participants et la qualité des panélistes et de leurs idées inspirantes.

As well, being part of the network has allowed me to keep in touch with leading professionals who have helped me to define my path. Finally, I am really grateful for opportunities being provided after the program by the Policy Center for the New South, such as taking part in events of my interest like the Paris Peace Forum, where I was able to establish links helping me to move forward the agenda of youth participation in peacebuilding. "

First, it is facilitated by the Policy Center for the New South, with the idea of putting the Global South’s agenda in the first page, something which is very much needed to create a balanced and cohesive world. Second, the Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders Program is extremely well curated, you will learn a lot, but you will also feel really well taken care of. Third, it is a program committed to creating an engaged community; your ideas and initiatives will be listened to, you will meet fantastic peers, and you will become part of a dynamic group that is heartily striving to solve the challenges of our time.

That year the fifth edition of the Atlantic Dialogues was held under the theme 'Changing Mental Maps: Strategies for an Atlantic in Transition.' In addition, they were also offering the possibility to apply to the Emerging Leaders Program and were looking for talent from all over the world. I applied and I was so happy and honored when they selected me and trusted that I could be a good addition to the team. I learned and connected with many leaders from all over the world during this high-level gathering and also I had the opportunity to be part of a panel where we discussed women empowerment in Latin-America, Africa and Asia. For me, attending the Atlantic Dialogues and being part of the team of Emerging Leaders gave me a unique opportunity to interact with leaders from the four continents of the Atlantic, to debate about the changing dynamics across the Atlantic basin and also gave me the chance to contribute to shaping the transatlantic agenda.

I encourage all young talent around the world to apply for the next Atlantic Dialogues Because it is a unique opportunity to unleash your talent and contribute to the international dialogue that means so much for young voices representing all corners of the world. "