During the 2026 Acceleration Week for Global Youth Development Programs, Eddy Michel Yao, a young leader from C?te d’Ivoire, shared his insights and expectations regarding the event. He said the Acceleration Week has not only created a platform for young people worldwide to exchange ideas and learn from each other, but also provided opportunities for participants to absorb best practices, present their grassroots initiatives, and collaboratively explore new pathways for community progress.