Why young Liberians feel let down by their leaders
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- čas přidán 22. 02. 2024
- Ex-President George Weah promised a youthful and dynamic leadership. But after just one term, the former footballer was booted by the voters amid crippling inflation, patronage scandals and mismanagement of state resources. We ask young Liberians what failed, and how they think their country can fight back against debilitating unemployment.
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77 percent of Africans are younger than 35. Africa's youth holds the key to shaping the continent’s future. On our platforms we share their stories, their dreams and their challenges. Are you part of the 77 percent? Join the debate here on CZcams, and on the following platforms:
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As a Sierra Leonean i think Liberians are very smart and don’t have sentiments for politicians like in our country. Even if the president didn’t do well they will steal vote him base on tribal sentiments. George did well but the citizens wanted fir him to do more than he did. And i like the u-turn. My only word is i think its too early to judge the current president. But i pray he do well beyond your expectations.
No he didn't do well, if he did well they would've voted him again.
Thank for putting Liberia on the spotlight 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Edith Kimani you're doing a great job pointing out the pressing issues facing Africans especially the youths.
Thank you!
Thanks for bringing Liberia 🇱🇷 on the lights.
Wow Peace towards Liberia love to see the youth engage from the diaspora the same issues could be raised with all the opportunities we have in the USA to Liberians keep on pushing.
I love these debates. I always wish they were longer. I commend Edith though, she’s excellent at moderating 👏🏾
It is interesting to hear your interest in having it longer. Thank you for pointing that out. And we appreciate your compliments to Edith Kimani.
Thanks for reaching my country ❤❤. Let GOD protect you and your team as your continues the journey to others African Countries for us to know our Africa internal problems❤❤❤
Thank you for your kind words and prayers too!🙏
Big ups Edith from Kenya you are doing a good job!
Thank you!. We are glad you are watching
Finally, DW has reached my country Liberia, the youth are all right unemployment is very low and the government is not doing anything about it.
Corruption, greed,nepotism is destroying Africa!
It’s a world issue ,the world is ruled by greedy people who don’t care for the masses we just have to make the best of life and count our blessings sincerely
Thank you, girl. Great job for the interviews with the young Liberian youth.
Thank you for watching!
Thanks for showcasing Liberia. We are the tenth poorest country on earth with 2.33 billion in debt despite debt cancellation from the World Bank, IMF , Paris club etc.
Our leaders only care about themselves. Imagine, a country whose citizens live on less than $1.50 a day pay each member of the House of Senate over $129,000 annually plus gas slips, maid, residential rental while pay each member of the House of Representatives 131,700 annually in salaries and incentives. Each member House of Senate and house of representatives drive vehicle costing us between $60,000 to $90,000.
These are very crucial issues that you have raised. This is why it is important to engage and have more people speak to these issues, ask questions and seek for change in policies and be part of the positive change and leadership needed as well
Great work here👏👏👏
I'm very impressed 👍 with the moderator. Another vote for the young participants. Liberia has a bright ☀️ future. The youth is quite engaged and can articulate the problems of the society. Good luck 🍀🤞.
The moderator is not from Liberia
@@Dixonmcdixonthe person did not say that
Thanks 🙏 for the interactions with those university students especially the issue of good governance,accountability and the way forward in Liberia 🇱🇷
This was a good debate. While watching, I was listening to how well the various speakers provided local solutions to the problems highlighted. Here's what I noted each said for both problems & solutions
Main Problems
1. Lack of accountability and transparency in governance.
2. Inadequate education system and a decline in the quality of education.
3. Rampant corruption within the government and institutions.
4. High unemployment rates and challenges in job creation.
5. Poor performance and lack of experience among appointed officials.
Five Main Solutions Provided:
1. Emphasizing education reform, with a focus on vocational and technical education.
2. Implementing reconciliation efforts to address divisions within the population.
3. Investing in vocational, technical education, and supporting programs for skill development.
4. Strengthening anti-corruption agencies and ensuring political will to prosecute cases.
5. Encouraging young people to take advantage of opportunities, engage in vocational training, and contribute meaningfully to the development of the country.
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Great knowledge of the young people of Liberia. Thanks for the interview. Liberian youth have to create jobs for themselves through the private sector with their government focus on their business growth.
Wonderful job
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Hope you can come back in three years...
Great job
Grab the political power and control it, there's enough of you to vote a leader of the group one male one female back the two with support undeniable voice power to the people and you will see change.
I left Liberia in 77,.. can't believe this is LIBERIA
A mess!
Dope❤❤❤❤
Very interesting! The journalist was superb; respondents, not much so, but their ideas were spot on in most cases. Great gathering!
Thankyou and keep watching DW The 77 Percent. This is your Show!
Edith is a star. She has the potential to be global one day, like Oprah.
Where is Edith from?
@@Dixonmcdixon Not sure. Kenya, I think.
@@ralphthompson355 yeah from Kenya I checked her profile
Yeah from Kenya I checked her profile she is brilliant
Why should government be the only employer-you guys need get into the private sector - same damn script from LU just different casts!
Edith carried the conservation beautifully
Thank you!
Wow
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Great interview and conversations! Thanks for visiting our humble country! 🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷🙏🏾
Thank you for watching. And keep watching DW The 77 Percent!
Y'll GIVE HIM A CHANC!!! TOO EARLY!!!😂😂😮😮
Free education and you need free transportation too ? 😮
As an African American, I believe we(especially Pan-African) need to do more to help Liberian citizens. This should hit home a little harder for us.
Why help? Liberia is much like Haiti... been there for 200yrs of nationhood but strife reigns so there's nothing to show for it.
@@pietrojenkins6901 Haiti was intentionally sabotaged, if you know history, you know that. War destroyed Liberias progress. If you know history, you know that as well. Why help? Why not?
@@pietrojenkins6901 Because Liberia and its citizens demonstrate a progressive and unification mindset, very rare for a West African nation. However, the government is letting them down. I believe its our right to contribute with the resources we have in the West. Idc, if I face neglect over the whole "Congo vs. Native" crap, I'm still going there to help out.
You are hundred percent right,Liberia deserves better especially from America.
Thank for having me.
But my name is Musu W Davis
Not Mamasie Kabba
Dear Musu, thank you for being a part of our debate and sharing your invaluable insights too. We are very sorry for the mistake in your name as well
I had great hope on George Weah. What a disaster!
Weah out now, let see how many ppl Boakai employed
Unemployment is a time bomb in Africa, in all countries of Africa there is huge unemployment caused by lack of investments in a economic sectors, in Africa governments only collects taxes they have no idea on how they will uplift their citizens, Africa is doomed
You have raised valuable concerns. Regardless the situation, we also recognise the development in different areas, albeit slowly. But we believe that with consistency and creating awareness through shows like this, the continent indeed will get better. It suffices to say that positive change is possible and the continent has very great potentials and not doomed. We hope that we all play our part to make it even more better for everyone.
@@DWThe77Percent we on the ground don't see much opportunities, All Africans know their way north just cross the Med and ure in Europe, we in Africa don't wish to migrate to Europe but situation forces us
We Liberians have many things to do before Liberia can become a better country and we also have to learn from other countries like Ivory Coast .We need better roads network, security, education and better health centers.But why the journalist keep playing with her nose all the time.??
We definitely need to learn from others and accept we NEED to learn
But than choose the rescue team I really don’t care what happens to them
Why? Let's rather share some love!
@@DWThe77Percent because I’m a Liberian that why
Goethe weah could more? What skills or experience did he have? These are so called college students making such a decision to elect key officials on premises of ‘popularity’
Please pay a visit to Sierra Leone 🇸🇱
Thanks for the suggestion, we just might be in your neighbourhood soon!
Rome wasn't built overnight, I had seen most or all Africans countries....Liberia need more improvement.. should had been better then it's.
Our politicians r failing us but our people. Parents truly believe teachers r d only responsables for they learning how can we move forward. We want to be given everything come on...
The jury is still out on whether a black man can rule himself
He can definitely
@@jammehsingbeh4855 Where is your evidence?
@@nobs997My evidence- Niger, mail, Rwanda and just to list a few among others. It sometimes baffled me to see people like you still living in an opaque world where the monthly events are vivid to even the babies who are born today. I'll encourage you to plz wake up from your slumber and follow global happenings.
@@nobs997My evidence: Niger, mail, Rwanda and just to list a few among others. It sometimes baffled me to see people like you still living in an opaque world where events are vivid to even the babies who are born today.
I'll encourage you to plz wake up from your slumber and follow the monthly happenings.
Rwanda is an example of how African countries can enact good policies
Ahh free collage fees and free transportation too? a typical Liberians why u want everything free. Good things in life don't comes free...