The World Bank hosted a regional youth forum in Yaoundé on June 22, 2026, focusing on leveraging youth innovation to boost employment across Africa. The forum, held simultaneously in multiple African countries, brought together young innovators, entrepreneurs, and beneficiaries of World Bank-supported projects. Participants, including winners of the AgriTech Innovation Challenge, shared experiences and presented solutions addressing economic and social challenges. Discussions highlighted the potential of innovation and entrepreneurship for sustainable job creation for African youth, while also identifying obstacles like funding, technical support, and market access. The World Bank reaffirmed its commitment to youth employment as a strategic priority in its African interventions. Recommendations from the forum were presented to World Bank headquarters in Washington to inform future policies supporting youth innovation and entrepreneurship.