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The Africa Youth Portal, a strategic partnership between the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) and the Mastercard Foundation, functions as a premier digital hub. It is dedicated to amplifying the research and analysis produced by emerging scholars across Africa and the diaspora, thereby ensuring their perspectives influence continental development and critical global issues.

The Portal's research focuses on key thematic areas including youth inclusion, gender, education, climate change, and peace/security. Complementing its digital platform, the initiative features a Research Programme—a robust capacity-building effort. This program annually trains 20 young scholars in policy writing, research strategy, digital innovation, and professional development, preparing a new generation of African experts for global leadership.