Sierra Leone Leading By Example: President Bio On Youthful Leadership And Africa's Global Future

In an exclusive interview with Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio on the sideline of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City, Seth Cohen, Chief Impact Officer of Forbes, learns how youthful leadership is shaping Africa’s future on the global stage. From Sierra Leone’s bold initiatives in education and agriculture to advocating for Africa’s representation on the UN Security Council, President Bio discusses the power of youth in governance and how innovative, future-focused policies can uplift a new generation of optimistic African leaders. #ForbesImpactLab #OptimisticAfrica Subscribe to FORBES: https://www.youtube.com/user/Forbes?s... Fuel your success with Forbes. Gain unlimited access to premium journalism, including breaking news, groundbreaking in-depth reported stories, daily digests and more. Plus, members get a front-row seat at members-only events with leading thinkers and doers, access to premium video that can help you get ahead, an ad-light experience, early access to select products including NFT drops and more: https://account.forbes.com/membership... Stay Connected Forbes newsletters: https://newsletters.editorial.forbes.com Forbes on Facebook: http://fb.com/forbes Forbes Video on Twitter:   / forbes   Forbes Video on Instagram:   / forbes   More From Forbes: http://forbes.com Forbes covers the intersection of entrepreneurship, wealth, technology, business and lifestyle with a focus on people and success.

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