Nestor Dehouindji

EDD participation year: 2016
Country: Benin

Nestor is a young journalist specialised in economy and trade, with strong academic background in the contribution of international trade to development, and an extensive knowledge of the World Trade Organisation: he has participated in several WTO events and shows very strong public speaking skills in his video. He is the Head of the Western Africa Block for the World Youth Government Ministry of World Trade. Nestor would like to become an international expert in trade and development topics.

Posts

EDD17 : Voyage au cœur de la contribution des jeunes leaders aux débats sur le développement international

16 ! Tous, des experts dans leurs différents domaines. Ils sont venus de différents horizons, avec différents styles et différentes expériences. Cette année encore, après un processus rigoureux de sélection au niveau mondial, les Journées européennes du développement ont connu la participation de 16 jeunes leaders ayant des connaissances pointues sur les questions de développement international […]

by Nestor Dehouindji

July 5, 2017

“La femme est le moteur du développement en Afrique” Nestor DEHOUINDJI

Le mercredi 08 mars 2017, L’Université d’Abomey-Calavi (Université Nationale du Bénin) m’a fait l’honneur d’animer une communication scientifique autour du thème « Coopération interuniversitaire décentralisée, quels impacts pour le développement local (secteur eau et agriculture) ».

by Nestor Dehouindji

March 8, 2017

“After EDD16, I was awarded the Benin’s OUTSTANDING YOUNG PERSON of the year …” Nestor DEHOUINDJI, Benin

Before attending EDD, one of the important projects, I and others youths were closely working is to create an African startup specialized in investment. During the EDD conference I’ve met some potential partners with whom I’ve shared ideas. Currently, we are working on it; so that the dream is coming true: AFRICA BRAIN CONSORTIUM […]

by Nestor Dehouindji

March 3, 2017

Bénin : Peut-on encore rêver de la fin de la faim ?

Alors que l’agriculture constitue un atout majeur pour réduire la faim et la pauvreté en Afrique, plusieurs paysans continuent de souffrir du manque d’accompagnement.

by Nestor Dehouindji

February 14, 2017

Tackling youth unemployment: Solutions from Benin

“I graduated with a Master’s degree in geography from “Université d’Abomey-Calavi, Benin in 2010. After several unsuccessful job applications, I decided to create my own business. Thus, in 2011, I founded my own agribusiness enterprise. Currently, this business permits me to have money for my needs, and I work hard in order to expand it.”

by Nestor Dehouindji

June 27, 2016

It’s all about #Implementation of #SDGs!

The inaugural Young Leaders for Development Platform, is set to be launched at the European Development Days 2016 (#EDD2016) by Commissioner Neven Mimica – responsible for International Cooperation and Development.

by Shakira Choonara