| 10 If 'Yes', what notable activities
is it having on youth development in your country? If 'No' do
you know why, and when it will be ratified? |
| Country |
Answers |
| Botswana |
Botswana
has not ratified the African Youth Charter, I am not aware of any intention
to do so. |
| Burundi |
Yes, I know Burundi has ratified African Youth Charter 10th, 11, 2006.
I also know the East African Youth Charter for Human Rights and Good
Governance of August 2009. It was drafted by 1) Africa Youth Trust based
in Kenya, 2) Le Collective pour la Promotion des Associations des Jeunes
(CPAJ) based in Burundi, 3) Uganda Youth Network 4) Tanzania Youth Coalition
5) Rwanda Youth Network 6) Youth Alive Kenya (YAK), but I don't know
its notable activities or achievements. |
| Burundi |
My country has ratified it but not yet organised activities; our youth
community is not yet familiarised with youth associations or community;
the one sector which puts together youth associations is actually pro
government, that gives some problems and stopped some initiatives. |
| Burundi |
Implementing framework of youth organisations |
| Cameroon |
The empowerment of youths via launching recruitment activities. Also
launching sustainable development projects to create jobs for youths. |
| Cameroon |
My country hasn't ratified the Youth Charter though they have signed
it. I don't know when the powers that be intend to ratify. |
| Cameroon |
Youth employment. very recently, the government has made known the
availability of 25000 jobs for young people nation wide and there is
a call for application. Education in Cameroon is basically free. Primary
education is free and last year, university tuition which is at 100USD
was reimbursed through the head of state's generous scholarship offer
which was awarded to everyone but for the very dumb ones who had a GPA
below 2 on 4. Though not very effective, access to SRHR education is
promoted and campaigns against HIV/AIDS can be clearly seen |
| Cameroon |
Many but mostly the establishment of a ministry of youth , the creation
of a national council, big role of youths organizations and platforms. |
| Cameroon |
I really don't know what the government has in mind |
| Cameroon |
I don't know why and when it will be ratified but I know and believe
it will be ratified one day. |
| Cameroon |
The ratification of the Africa Youth charter has boost the youth consciousness
on politics, economic, social and cultural domains. Youth are able to
exercise their civic responsibility and take effective part in development
programmes like, Rural and Urban Support Programme, to promote social
and economic insertion of young non-scholars, PIFMAS is a project of
social and economic integration of youth and PAIIJA is a programme of
reduction of unemployment amongst youth. |
| Cameroon |
Creation of The National Youth Council |
| CÔTE D'IVOIRE |
After the ratification of the charter, approximately 40 young from
different organizations took part in the presentation ceremony of the
charter. This activity was supported by the Ivorian youth ministry. They
have also taken part in the quasi totality activities carried out in
the west Africa region about the political situation in the country for
several years now. They have also organised some activities of sensitisation
about young people rights and rules and their implication in politic. |
| DRC |
Yes, activities for youth development in Africa have been held since
the ratification of the African Youth Charter by the Republic of Congo.
Several youth organization of civil society have organized activities
of awareness and responsibility on the country's development. It defines
the rights, duties and freedoms of them to hold them accountable for
their development and empowerment. |
| DRC |
Among the highest activities, the dialogue and meetings around political
situation, and these latter were attended by the Minister of young of
the DRC |
| Egypt |
Lack of political will. They signed in 2008, two years after the Charter
was established to begin with. |
| Egypt |
it has implemented MDGs |
| Eritrea |
The African Youth Charter seems repetitive of things we already have
in our many development policies. |
| Ethiopia |
I don't know when, but usually ratifications take a little longer time. |
| Ethiopia |
yes,ethiopian youths were participated in formulation of it.so they
are lobbing the government to do.and our government is ready to ratify |
| Ethiopia |
I have no any information I may find if it is ratified or not. |
| Ethiopia |
As far as I know, Ethiopia declined to ratify the AYC because the age
limit or gap described in the charter. At some conference I have posed
a question to Dr .Raymond Agoussou and she told us that she is the African
states to sign and ratify this Charter. I hope that Ethiopia will ratify
this charter in the near future. |
| Ethiopia |
A very limited initiative is taken by the government to develop supportive
policies and programmes for young people, and hardly serves to fast-track
the implementation of such policies and programmes. It to a little extent
provides a platform for youth to assert their rights and fulfil their
responsibility of contributing to the continent’s development as youth
in Ethiopia are not well supported by the government. |
| Ethiopia |
As far as my knowledge is concerned and based on the information I
heard the main reason Ethiopia declined to ratify the African Youth charer
is the AGE issues. I was able to talk Dr Raymond Agosu personaly about
this matter and she told me that she is exerting the maximum effort to
push counries to sign the AYC. I Hope that the Ethiopian government will
ratify this charter in the near future to guarant the interest of the
youth. |
| Ethiopia |
I don't when it will be ratified. but I know there are many rights
I would claim had it been ratified by my government. |
| Ethiopia |
As far as my understanding many countries are slow in the ratification
process due to various reason, like our case age difference with the
national policy. |
| Ethiopia |
I think no focus is given to the youth rather than talking about the
problems of the youth. I hope it will be ratified in the near future. |
| Ethiopia |
It will help the government to give focus for the youth. |
| Ethiopia |
Policy measures and initiatives taken by the incumbent to increase
youth participation |
| Ethiopia |
definitely it will have a great impact in terms of empowering the youth
in various fields including economically, politically and socially. |
| Ethiopia |
It provides enough space for youth to be heard and playing their role
in development. |
| Ethiopia |
Among others he country is coordinating various projects, prioritizing
the questions of the youth, created youth federation at national level,
there is a ministry of youth etc |
| Gambia |
As of the ratification, we witness the setting up of National Youths
Council, National Youths Parliament and etc. |
| Ghana |
There is currently in operation national youth policy being implemented
with full participation of youth and led organizations of which i am
a member. This being persued through the national youth council in ghana |
| Ghana |
No. I do not have access to my country's position on it. |
| Ghana |
It really difficult to know and understand much about the youth policy.
I think this is a good forum to advocate and push ahead the Africa Youth
Charter. |
| Ghana |
We have initiated the Rework Ghana Program to promote youth in Environmental
Entrepreneurship in Ghana |
| Ghana |
I have no idea on this issue, will find out |
| Kenya |
i need to do search for the information to be able to respond to this
question well. |
| Kenya |
the document has been signed but not ratified as yet. The Government
claims with the passing of the new constitution they were looking at
it to see whether its in line with the spirit of the constitution before
ratification. It was a question in parliament on the same recently |
| Kenya |
I'm not aware. |
| Kenya |
it has organised for our elections from local level to national level
with the aim of involving youth in the affairs of the country. |
| Kenya |
No. Because my country has been having issues with sustaining youth
involvement within the government structures. For this reason, we have
no youth parliament or even a national youth council only factions of
what might represent specific interests of the youth but not whole councils. |
| Kenya |
The government has given youth a chance in issues to do with governance
and the freedom to elect they own leaders in a democratic manner with
no appointment and minimal supervision. |
| Kenya |
This year in April my country is going to hold country wide elections
to elect members of the NATIONAL YOUTH COUNCIL in order to fulfil this
condition. |
| Kenya |
Youth Programs has been created |
| Kenya |
I am sorry I do not have an idea about this matter. |
| Kenya |
I understand there is a National Youth Council in place and under the
new constitution we will have a youth representative at every level |
| Kenya |
I am sorry I have no clue about this issue. |
| Kenya |
It has led to the formation of national youth council |
| Kenya |
A youth ministry was created
and several programmes have been started up by the government to encourage
youth development, for example, the "kazi
kwa vijana" (work for youth) programme to create employment for young
people. There are also other programmes like Youth Enterprise Fund, that
gives young business people access to soft loans for them to start up
or expand their businesses. |
| Liberia |
My country has established the Liberian Children Parliament and is
also a member of the Mano River youth Parliament. |
| Liberia |
Quite frankly, Liberia had signed this charter but is yet to introduce
and implement any notable programs or activities. |
| Liberia |
It addresses the following:
Youth Empowerment/employment, Drug & Substance
Abuse, Youth participation in Decision making, Gender Equality, Youth
Rights etc. |
| Malawi |
I don't know the reason because it is even not yet taken into parliament
for ratification |
| Malawi |
There hasn't been advocacy by the youth. We even failed to advocate
for ratification when our head of state was chairing African Union. However
there are a few activities government is undertaking. |
| Malawi |
Formulation of National Youth Council of Malawi as one way making sure
that Youth are being represented in government policy formulation and |
| Malawi |
Don't know because have never been sensitised on the African youth
charter, don't know when it will be ratified. |
| Malawi |
I don't know |
| Malawi |
Possibly if I can consult first to get information |
| Malawi |
I am not sure if my country has ratified itself under this charter
because young people are not keep abreast of the programs/progress of
certain issues that affect them. No tangible communications or processes
that will keep young people know their issues. Issues should not be just
in books but at least practical, youth themselves should participate
in international forums and collaborations. |
| Malawi |
Youth development funds scheme establishment |
| Malawi |
I have not accessed the charter |
| Malawi |
it just declared youth development as a thematic area |
| Mali |
I don't know because I'm in out side of my country, I'm in Egypt for
study. |
| Namibia |
I do not have an answer. |
| Namibia |
am not sure but it has to |
| Namibia |
No, I am not really behind with news but I have not heard anything
about the African Youth Charter. Maybe they are active in the capital
city not where I live. |
| Niger |
Involvement and participation of youth, but it's a start |
| Nigeria |
no and no |
| Nigeria |
Youth development sensitization is only concentrated at the major and
prominent cities in Nigeria,which is not up to 1/3 of the total population
of youths in Nigeria.I suggest the good message of youth development
should be taking to the hinter lands.I have an NGO capable of doing this,if
giving a trial. |
| Nigeria |
The current government are taking issues that affects the youths seriously
as they are giving youths opportunity to express themselves unlike the
past ones that sees us as hungry fellas. |
| Nigeria |
I don't know and I wish to know |
| Nigeria |
Why my answer is no is that there is no awareness. We need to spread
the news. It can be ratified during festive season. |
| Nigeria |
I don't know |
| Nigeria |
I do not know |
| Nigeria |
Those who are concerned are not interested |
| Nigeria |
Job creation -ICT skill acquisition for youth -promote entrepreneurship
in ITC for youths for future leadership |
| Nigeria |
It is uniting the youth and bringing us together as one, we see ourselves
as equal to other youth from different culture, ethnics and background.
Many have picked up a career in this field and influenced the politics
also. Youth development is beginning to influence and educate the politicians
on the importance of youth to politics and development as a whole. |
| Nigeria |
I sincerely don't know why and when. Youth development in my country
is relatively low but I believe the government can do better if it so
desires. |
| Nigeria |
I do not know |
| Nigeria |
Maybe it's not well publicised. |
| Nigeria |
My country is some what in the era of their awakening to channelling
their resources/investment to youth development. and the youths in our
country are beginning to pressure the government for it. so I think it
will be ratified soonest. |
| Nigeria |
It has not been ratified in Nigeria. Advocacy efforts for its ratification
has been very frustrating. Also, considering the fact that the National
Youth policy haven't been popularized yet. Getting the Nigerian govt
to make any commitment on the AYC will be another paying of lip service. |
| Nigeria |
I don't know |
| Nigeria |
I don't know |
| Nigeria |
Honestly I am ignorant of this and cannot say anything about it. But
since I have learnt from this questionnaire, I will carry out my own
research about it. |
| Nigeria |
No tangible activity in the country yet |
| Nigeria |
I don't have an idea. |
| Nigeria |
Don't know |
| Nigeria |
Quite impressing but still need to do more |
| Nigeria |
it is having some impact on the youths they are now having a voice
of their own |
| Nigeria |
The establishment of the federal ministry of youth development after
the ratification. And the inclusion of Articles 11 12 12 15 and 20 of
the charter (theoretically) |
| Nigeria |
I can't really say |
| Pakistan |
I have heard of many youth organizations, but never African Youth Charter. |
| Philippines |
when the there will having a charter change in our country |
| Rwanda |
creation of cooperatives, creation bank of youth, training about development,
Obligation of State Parties, Non-discrimination, Freedom of Movement,
Freedom of Association, Freedom of Thought, Conscience and Religion,
Promote the development of youth media for the dissemination of information
to young people, The policy shall be cross-sectoral in nature considering
the interrelatedness of the challenges facing young people, ... |
| Rwanda |
Protection of youth's health and employment creation |
| Senegal |
The government created the FNPJ (National Fund for Youth Development)
was established to finance youth in projects, but there is typically
that policy. to benefit from the fund must be the policy. |
| Sierra Leone |
It has still not been ratified, because not much has been done to champion
the cause |
| Sierra Leone |
Basically my country is seriously having a problem with youth employment
and since 2008 when I graduated from the university of Sierra Leone I
have not yet secure any job and I don't know when it will ratified |
| Sierra Leone |
We have a National Youth Policy although it over due now for review
as lots of changes has taken place in the past years. my government has
also set up the National Youth Commission, but the government is yet
to appoint the commissioner. |
| Sierra Leone |
I have no idea if it has been ratified |
| Sierra Leone |
Youth Employment Scheme |
| Somalia |
No because the African youth charter is not ratified by the government
is in problem no peace and security at this time government has no power
to ratify |
| Somalia |
Because our country in Somalia has not ratified the international Covenant
of Children, as it is the United States and Somalia did not sign the
protection and defending the rights of children. When the Somalis took
the independence didn't sign the CRC conventions. |
| Somalia |
I don't know why and I don't know when it will be rectified |
| Somalia |
When our Government is properly working all Somalia, and bring restore
peace and order. |
| Somalia |
As you were aware of my country Somalia had suffered many years of
civil war and critical condition at that time we tried to struggle how
survive the youth who become the sticks of the war and we succeed to
mobilize some youth and others we are still continue mobilizing and thanks
to NAYD Somalia who give as encouragement and support as to continue
our efforts |
| South Africa |
I am not sure wether is ratified or not so I'm not even sure whether
I should say yes or no but I've said no simply becouse I want answer
all the asked question. |
| South Africa |
Never heard of it |
| South Africa |
The South African government has made great progress in developing
policies around youth development. The biggest challenges is with the
programmes, in most cases they would benefit young people in urban areas
and neglect those living in poverty / rural communities. The establishment
of the National Youth Development Agency and the Youth Desk within the
presidency can be identified as a good effort towards achieving the goals
of the African Youth Charter, however I must note the disfunctionality
of these structures as we hear no specific programmes that will change
the lives of young people in the country. The 2011 State of the Address
by the President, had a call to increase job opportunities in the country
and this include starting learnerships or skills development programmes
so that young people are able to access jobs. The Minister of Finance
recently delivered his budget speech for the 2011/2012 financial year.
The number one priority was on providing adequate resources to ensure
quality education. Participation in Youth Summits/Parliaments, programs
/ policy development is only enjoyed by those in politics. Other sectors
are neglected especially the civil society. |
| South Africa |
I do not know |
| South Africa |
The Country just hosted the Youth summit in 2011 which looked like
the first of its kind to get African Youths together. More focus and
delivery on such projects and events is still needed however if it will
make continuous gains. |
| South Africa |
My country is becoming more progressive in furthering the youth agenda
by providing funding opportunities, mentorship programmes, and even agencies
committed to improving the lives of the youth of South Africa. |
| Swaziland |
The country is quiet on this issues |
| Tanzania |
My government has establish an instrument that helps young people to
fined employment |
| Tanzania |
I do not know because the government has not been open to reveal such
issues |
| Tanzania |
Yes. Environment protection Youth empowerment Entrepreneurship |
| Tanzania |
Youth empowerment programs, micro-credits provision to youth and youth
groups. |
| Tanzania |
I am not are of any thing |
| The Gambia |
sensitization programme was held, and popularization of the charter
in all the regions |
| The Gambia |
Am not sure of that yet until I do some finding . |
| Togo |
Activities - Freedom of speech - Freedom of Association - Development
- Youth participation - National youth policy - Struggle against poverty
and the integration of social and economic of youth - Youth employment
- Sustainable development and environmental protection - Culture of the
young people - leisure, socio-educational, sports and cultural activities
- Girls and young women - Youth's responsibilities |
| Tunisia |
Don't know. |
| Uganda |
We lack leaders to foster it |
| Uganda |
We have youth members of parliament youth are represented at all levels
of leadership |
| Uganda |
I am not aware of this I need to read more to find out more about it |
| Uganda |
Youth are most likely taken for granted, and it will change when the
youth stand up as one to make sure the charter is ratified. |
| Uganda |
Entrepreneurial skill development programme for unemployed |
| Uganda |
There are number of activities though not based on reality of what
affects young people |
| Uganda |
I have not been made aware of African Youth Charter |
| Uganda |
Entrepreneurship Development - Vocational skills Development - access
to loans - participate in LEADERSHIP |
| Zambia |
A lot of youths are becoming entrepreneurs and business oriented. Alot
of youths are taking part in politics as well as forming/heading their
own political parties. |
| Zambia |
Youth engagement in Policy and decision Making Youth day activities-i.e
march past |
| Zambia |
No idea. |
| Zambia |
It has been able 2 empower youths to do a large number of projects
to get them out of unemployment, which has probably had a great impact
on the youths |
| Zimbabwe |
Youth issues have been placed higher up the agenda in all spheres of
life: especially political and economic fronts. However, there is need
for active involvement of youth as many policies make youths passive
recipients of programmes formulated, designed and implemented on their
half. The youth voice has not been heard to the extent it should be as
suggested by ratification of the African Charter and what it upholds.
There is need for our government to translate commitment into action
to bring into realization the statutes of the African charter and the
vision and wish it upholds. |
| Zimbabwe |
Not sure |
| Zimbabwe |
I am not aware and I have not heard of this. |
| Zimbabwe |
A number of young are doing their personal projects |
| Zimbabwe |
Yes but there are no activities that have been done yet. |
Q15 What benefits can youth bring to politics? |
Answers |
| The benefit is that young people will politically wise in making decisions
in the society. |
| Employment Bring equality for all Bring crime free environment Enrich
politics History of politics Eradicate corruption |
| Energy that they have by driving what people need, for example the
our government in south Africa has lot of good policies and initiatives
but they are not clearly understood by the youth because the people who
are driving them are not so community driven but profit driven so community
don't want to involve themselves in government and politics because the
leaders are self-centred. |
| They only use them as political thugs and thereafter dissolve them.
youths ( those at the grassroots) if given the privilege, can pilot the
ship of progress of politics in my country. but the aged people in politics
of my country, find it difficult as they have turned it into a birth
right. |
| Fresh ideas, promote peace and security, curb violence... |
| He, who owns the youth owns the future, I don't exactly remember who
said it but it describes the vital role the youth play in all affairs
of their States (be it in politics, economy, or what so ever). As has
been evident in the political processes of all States( African or Other)
having the overwhelming support of the youth in the country was the key
for the success of politicians. Even though at times guided by emotion,
the youth provides the critical support base that politicians desperately
need (and sometimes mislead). |
| Innovation, drive, motivation, and a vision for where they want to
see their countries in 5- 20 years--because they still have a long and
vibrant future ahead rather than behind them. |
| Ensuring youth total participation in exercising there franchise and
ensuring free and fair election |
| making decisive decisions during voting and initiating change |
| Since they are energetic they speed up change |
| They can bring fresh ideas. |
| Good governance,sustainable development and diversified approach to
probloem solving |
| A lot if only they were given the opportunity to share their ideas
and aspirations |
| A lot.; can bring justice, a political sphere where by the youth and
all generations can participate with sense of feeling belonging today
and in the future |
| Promotion advocacy positive attitude good governance |
| Youth are the future of politics, they could develop the future policies
for the country, by making associations and develop leadership trainings. |
| A fresh voice, clear mind, creative process, use of social media and
technology, positive energy and a vibrant spirit. |
| By expressing their plight on issues such as: *poverty *education *social
participation in a civil society *dictating the trend of the buying economy
which is influence by them *religion vs culture = ethnicity - leads to
security, which is maintained * influence of political parties to move
with the latest trends and make conscious decisions when it comes to
project implementation |
| A new way of doing things, new ideas, new thinking and youthful vigour. |
| A much more broader picture |
| Youth are able to give politicians an idea of their needs as well as
they can also be able to bring fresh ideas to old ways. |
| Interesting, firstly these guys meet 2 times a year. Second, we have
a reputation of talking and not implementing even in the national parliament.
The youth (as in younger ones) are limited because culturally young people
listen more than talk. Many of them conform to the norm or are neutralised
by their environment. Namibia is a very peaceful nation and at times
our peace come at the cost of tolerance. The Youth leagues of many political
parties are run by 35 plus year olds, that's beyond youth. I believe
the youth can bring or add momentum to politics, especially when it comes
to getting the job done. |
| Good governance |
| Youth in politics in our country are vocal and participate in decision
making structures within the political parties. In this way, we see good
policies being developed however the implementation seem to be poor. |
| Strengthen democracy strengthen the capacity of youth to understand
democracy better now |
| New skilled Ideas Politicians could realized priorities of youth |
| This helps the youth to take part in discussing issues that concerns
them and the country as a whole. Youth are agent of change so if youth
can be involved in politics things can change for the better for a nation
and encourage good governance |
| They bring to the fall the issues that affect them directly and contribute
to the proper policies that will enhance their education, standard of
living and good governance in the whole |
| Exposing them and engaging them in the governance process |
| Young people can truly bring new ideology and vision and co ordinations
that will impact and affect the lives or the people and the society concern. |
| . The youth can contribute to the flourishing of politics in different
ways. 1. The youth will contribute fresh ideas that are not biased. 2.
Their involvement will make the Politicians more accountable and transparent,
that will in the other hand prevent official from abusing power. 3. Young
political leaders will struggle and work hard for the best interests |
| - Bring fresh ideas that impacts there peers being the biggest % in
Uganda - Help in advocating for effective youth programs in the country.
- Help in addressing Youth needs that highly needs government attention |
| Contibute to the development of their country because they are leaders
of tomorow. |
| My making campaigns and if they allow youths to contest and not the
old people alone |
| Strengthen the objective if understood |
| Ideas/innovation, energy, and generally a breath of fresh air from
the corrupting atmosphere we have gotten used to with the current political
establishment In addition, the youth will provide competition (both in
the public and private sector) which is an important ingredient for creating
quality in leadership, goods and services |
| new ideas and new way of doing things good leadership and transparency
in handling youth issues |
| *Bridge the generational gap that is already in existence *Young people
will bring fresh ideas to our current decaying ones from people who are
only concerned about themselves. *Youth are not tribalists because we
have an ability to overlook such minor things whereas the older generation
is hell-bent on reminding everybody which region of the country they
come from. |
| A new perspective of development in a long term |
| By participating in developmental programmes |
| Theirs competences and knowledge, A new way of thinking |
| If young people are given opportunity in politics, they will be freer
of association with excesses of THE past, and have often been prominent
in demonstrations calling FOR an end to an undemocratic regime. |
| It brings up to the country a next generation within the tomorrow leaders
of the DRC will growing from. That is, the right parliament is growing
from the nowadays youth |
| Creation of good governance and enhancing of development from community
since they are energetic and productive. |
| Campaign against political violent act. |
| Compete and Engaging young Congolese to role play to scale the learning
of democracy, tolerance and citizenship as the process of reconstruction,
consolidation of peace and national reunification. |
| The youth can contribute to the politics in the number of ways. 1.
They will make the politicians accountable and transparent. 2.They will
more active in the decision making process that affect the interests
the youth. 3. They will work with fresh mind that will shape the politics
in unbiased way |
| Change some policies and create employments |
| The benefits are many fold and above all youth bring it with pure heart
and ambition of making tomorow better world for humanity but i see my
fellow youth being attached to the old people and their system which
is repeating it or facilitating the way for no change. Note; youth can
bring benefit ot politics if we provide a system in which they can decide
out of their free and humanly will not economic will or political will |
| Bring trans formative change from post colonial politics largely centred
on ethnicity to issue based politics based on national policy conviction. |
| Not allowed to participate |
| Greater productivity and accelerated development |
| Good leadership and participatory governance |
| Voting in upright un-corrupt politicians |
| The youths voice would be heard every where in the country and therefore
their issues would be solved |
| Youth can bring revolution , |
| Advocacy promotion of youth friendly policies promotion of youth engagement
in leadership at all levels |
| They can help to shape the political land scape of the nation including
helping direct the destiny of the economy. |
| Belonging to country being part of future |
| It will bring to the youths active participation. and will help address
the problems of civil unrest which is as a result of the joblessness
of the youths hence they are being used for political thuggery. |
| We help to select credible leaders and we also a lot as regards on
issues such as implementation of policies affecting us. |
| I am an Executive member of the Youth Parliament and also represents
my country at the Sub-regional Youth Parliament. We have been able to
strategically make relevant inputs in government and the daily affairs
of the country. I am not saying this out of sentiments, but the sincere
truth is that our young people needs educational empowerment to enable
make sound decisions in life. Most times, the approaches of young people
towards issues are very wrong and that have serve as an impediment in
youth advocacy for many young people. |
| They can bring challenges which are positive Ideas |
| New ideas, a chance to try have a democracy. |
| The diverse thinking and creativity deviating from the traditional
one of the old people. with the current need of globalization, youths
are more open to such ventures of politics other than the old mind set
of creating their own monarchies etc |
| Youth have adequate time and strength. We will be able to contribute
greatly using our fresh unpolluted minds. |
| The youth can help bring hope among their peers by being their representatives
in politics. They can help keep pressure on the old guard when initiating
reforms. |
| Dynamism, creativity and objectivity |
| The true feeling of the majority is expressed in youths. |
| Peace and unity |
| Challenge the government and political leaders on problem facing people
due to failure of the government and leaders. |
| New Ideas, Enthusiasm, better policy analysis and implementation. |
| It is generally said that the youths of TODAY are the leaders of tomorrow.
So if the youths can be given the opportunity to start working in their
government as early as possible, They will be able to offer a lot in
the years to come in politics. Reasons being that they must have gathered
much experience in administration. |
| make their voices heard and participate in the development of their
country |
| Involvement of youth in politics will bring about peace in that they
will choose who they want has there leader, these will bring about unity.
when they let them have a say in what goes around in there coutry, they
will feel relevant and accepted. |
| Policy development, Skills, knowledge, active participation, lobbing
and more. |
| Youths can give ideas that will favour them that old politicians can
hardly think of. Many youths are developmentally talented and ready to
serve while old politicians are some time obnoxious and hardly think
about general interest |
| Their population is critical in determining who gets a position. they
are the active force and so if they are fully integrated, will help in
the socioeconomic development of the country. Young people also are very
innovative and this attribute can be a major determinant in a country's
development |
| New ideas and solid will power |
| More benefits because -the youths have power to work for Africa and
they are ready, the change in the natural world comes from the young.
Like African leaders were leaders when they were young!!!!!!!! |
| It is better to lead the youth to participate with the politics because
they can bring new ideas for change to the previous ideology. |
| What I see is that actually being the youth parliament was designed
to comply with certain requirements. members parliaments youth have so
far not been able to contribute to a single law adoption |
| Youth are engine for ones country political, economic and social development.
What kind of development should be think without real involvement of
youth? In country like Ethiopia, youth take the major proportion, if
they get the opportunity, they can be economic engine, political leaders.... |
| New ideas, innovations and ultimately it can substitute the elderly
politicians in order to avoid the gap that is most likely to happen when
the elderly pass away. |
| Youths are creative and can bring their dynamism to bear on politics. |
| Youthful mindset as they understand themselves better than older grown
ups |
| Awareness and good governance because it will bring about putting the
government on its toes |
| The youth can help bring the old guard that is unwilling to accept
reforms to their cling on power. The youth are always ready to do things
in a new manner and also bring hope to their fellow youths. The youth
are also energetic and willing to serve the masses even if it is under
mentorship programs. |
| Young can benefit in politics since they are young, their minds are
fresh and innovative. They are more prone to take risk and accept challenges.
They are less vulnerable to corruption. Therefore their work is inevitable
for the growth of a nation. Their spirit and courage can contribute to
the development of the society. Today, most of the youth are force to
come into politics and take this as an opportunity to work for the system.
Starting from year old cast systems to poverty, there are several key
issues that need to be focused on youth and politics The most important
step towards progress is development. A combined, dedicated and honest
plan is required to attain this target and that's where youth need its
fresh and young educated minds to come forward. |
| Youths are the leaders of today and can bring a greater impact on the
development of the nation if they have involvement in the politics. |
| Today's youth are tomorrow's political leaders. In a country like Ethiopia
whose majority of population can be labelled as young and often known
by researchers as 'a country of young', one can not deny the role of
the youth in their country's politics. Youth in any country are like
an engine for any development for better or worse. Bringing youth to
politics and allow them cultivate the democratic political culture will
help to consolidate a sustainable democracy and avoid a potential conflict
and undemocratic acts in the time of their leadership. |
| Dynamism, creativity in governance and infrastructural development
based on most recent technology. |
| Young people could play a
very important role in Ivoirian politic. In Côte d'Ivoire, more half
of the population is young. The young people could give their vote
to a good candidate who have a very good action
plan, clear and concrete for the population, especially for them. Young
people, if they are seriously formed, they will take share with the political
activities with much of understanding and responsibility. They would
also help to avoid the tensions and the conflicts if they refuse to be
implied in the political questions. Young people are today in my country
key actors in political violence because they are always handled. |
| 1.sure stability during elective processes because youths are used
mainly for violent practices. 2. ensure participation of the youths in
government and removes the idea of them being passive members in political
processes 3. bring in youthful ideas of how they want their ideal government
to look like thereby fostering positive development in the country |
| #Young people have fresh ideas. # Young people account for a huge number
of the total population in Nigeria, We have the energy and passion. #young
people have the power to vote the right people into leadership and even
partner with those leaders if given the platform and information that
they need. #Young people are the key to sustainable development. The
roles of young people should not be undermined |
| Benefits is that : some youth development problems can be considered
and some solutions or alternatives make in action. |
| I believe with my ideas about Youth development I can share that with
leaders and moreover The you will act as grass root leaders collecting
the information form other youths who thus not have access to make their
voice hear to be heard |
| The youth have energy and they will bring what they discuss to action.
A lot has been discussed in the Ugandan parliament but never implemented.
I strongly believe they are agents of fundamental change in Africa's
politics |
| many benefits and among the other principally the youth involvement
in politics has a role of sustaining the whole democratic governance
itself as the youth are/can be relatively the longer periods actors in
the political arena. |
| my full expertise and competences, ideas and initiatives. |
| They bring political stability as the main focus and strong hold of
politicians. |
| they can bring new and fresh ideas. they can connect from my community
to the rest of the world |
| Because the majority of population is the youth, this means that they
contribute in policy establishment and country development. |
| 1) Youth have to exhibit a sense of responsibility 2) The benefits
of Leadership |
| sustainability productivity innovation |
| Help influence policy for youth programmes |
| So many benefits. the youth constitute over 40% of my country's population
but the jobless, more vulnerable to HIV/AIDS, less involved in the decision
making process. the involvement of youth in politics will bring power
to the people because they are always with the grassroots at community
and regional levels. |
| Ideas Energy and passion loyalty |
| A youth organisation or Youth participation in Politics can benefit
the encouragement of democracy and achievement of most of the MDGS agendas.
This is because the youths do thing very fast as compared to age group. |
| Youths have the ability of brainstorming and being creative, since
most of the actions affect mostly youth, It is only fair for the main
beneficiary to be involved in making some of the decisions. |
| A lot. I hope this can be actualize. we have children parliament and
Mano River Union parliament. we hope to start one in Liberia. |
| The Youth can bring the ability of seeing things with the eyes of the
new world economy so that we don't have to always play the catch up game
copying from the developed countries. |
| An understanding of what
fellow youth need, preparing a way forward for a United Africa with
a brighter future. If the youth can truly participate
and meet their needs, it does not only help the current youth but generations
to come will follow in policies that build them socially, economically
and politically too. Youth can bring "the new"... especially in the Information,
Communication and technology era which is long overdue in our governments
in Africa. |
| Bring chance for development in the country, and participate peace
development, |
| Inclusiveness and participation for an overall development |
| if opportunities given to youth they can bring change good governance
,tackle to anti-corruption... |
| the youth will serve as the next generation of our country |
| It is a win win system. Youth can bring their innocence and fresh ideas
and Politics can enhance their ability and make them more mature. |
| Youths can help to promote electoral reform Youths can help to mobilize
other youths to participate effectively in the electoral practices, assist
other youths to attain elective posts |
| Youths are the door step to take up the responsibility of what adult
are doing to man the country. With that, youths can contribute greatly
to politics in decision making through mind-mapping people thinking using
music, drama etc. |
| Civic education and political tolerance. |
| At school level only. The start is good but not good enough. |
| Change in democracy Change of approach on youth regarding politics |
| New Ideas, better and fast development thanks to technology. Looking
at situation passively using communication. |
| The youth know well about the country |
| Political dynamism Energy for accelerated changes Broad based constituency |
| Youth are tomorrows leaders. They are today's youngsters and they are
growing during their own time different from the time their leaders of
today grew. The challenges they are facing are best known to them and
they are better positioned to map a better future. They have a problem
with regards their identity as they are facing constant dilution of their
ethical values due to western beliefs. If the youth are groomed correctly
by making them believe in themselves as Africans, and accept the fact
that it's a blessing to be African, and made to understand where we came
from as Africans, they will in turn help substantially in producing the
next generation which will preserve Africa. We will constantly have tomorrows
leaders who will not let go this beautiful Africa. A youth who is proud
to be African will definitely stand firm against any forms of destruction.
Youth are tomorrows pillars to ensure that Africa withstands decay. |
| Youth fail to bring to policies due to lack of consultation and they
speak which is not true in fear of something and they just feed in false
information |
| * Community acceptance |
| The development of course and knowledge |
| If wise, they can bring a new light. |
| Youth con contribute in the current politics in the following ways
: • Participate in democratic processes such as election • Can teach
and train the community about politics and democracy • Initiate non violence
resistance and revolution against bad governments • Participate in the
planning, implementation ,monitoring and evaluation of national development
plans • Initiate states and citizens for change |
| Vibrancy, enthusiasm and sustainable development |
| Allowing youth issues become the forefront of all national policies
and debates. |
| new ways of doing and handling things since they are quick to adapt
to innovation like IT |
| International experience and different ways of managing things |
| innovation |
| I believe that they can bring a positive change to the education system
of there country, as they know full wealth what type of education benefits
them and what type is a complete waste of time. Youth can also help curb
crime in their city, as they mostly have first hand knowledge about disturbed
youth, or these who are more prone to commit crimes and those who can
be victimized. |
| if they are given a say then it will help to channel some youthful
ideas to the right channels |
| Good and dynamic idea in policy making because they are the leaders
of tomorrow. |
| The youth brings different perspective areas such dynamism,efficiency,technological
advancement (information technology) in modern day polities. |
| Civic awareness and good governance. |
| Sound Good governance and democratic values . Crating enabling environment
for pro-poor development |
| they can stand supporting or defying a policy or the government itself.
The is benefit that it would be possible to realize polices using the
youths power. |
| It will represent the youth agenda in the political realm. It will
prepare the youth for future leadership of their country. |
| There are so many. Youth can change the behaviour and understanding
of politics and politicians in Africa. Politics must create opportunities
to the youth not to the politicians themselves. Youth can make politicians
accountable by rating them every year etc |
| I don't know |
| Youth are hungry for representation in policy making issues. The current
leaders must learn to nature the potential in youths because we are the
future leaders and we must be caught when we are young so the we can
grow up bearing in mind African ethics and values. |
| Good and fresh ideas on the development of the country |
| Reduce violence, focus on leaders of tomorrow |
| Encourage youth empowerment and decision making process and also give
youth the chance to know their rights. |
| New ideas and youthful energy and courage |
| A less cynical and more positive perspective. |
| Young people are vibrant and energetic and usually very passionate
about issues affecting their communities. I think young people would
also bring new ideas and new ways of doing things in politics. |
| conducting awareness voting campaigns |
| Refresh ideas |
| Much benefit particularly to the development of future strategies and
interventions. |
| With the youth population of about 60% and the new age of information
technology of the 21 century we can better mobilize and sensitize the
population and turn the curve of politics for a better future. we can
intensify the use of social networks to reach out to the youths to exercise
their civic responsibility during electoral processes and put better
measures in place in monitoring the election in a more democratic manner.
The youth can further bring benefit by putting up a memorandum of change
of policies or government, this will consequently lead to the implementation
of modern democratic principles and a new era of politics. |
| Youths can bring a whole lot of benefits on the political scene. .
.they have very pro active minds and need 2 b given an opportunity to
air out their views which I know are very brilliant ideas |
| They can share their ideas which most useful to strengthen our democracy |
| bring out issue that affect them so as to influence decisions in the
country |
| Youths play a very important role in every Society. A healthy Youth
leads to a steady sustainable social and economic growth. |
| You can become a very powerful agent of change if their energies are
channel rightly |
| Take in their hand their destiny, unemployment is a matter of youth
and not eldest, it belongs to them to discuss about viable project and
entrepreneurship, employment creation and poverty reduction. |
| Youths are the energetic members of the community, youths are the intellectuals
of the society, youths are the working class because age and mental capacity
is high. Being involved and personal initiatives may lead to high productivity,
sense of good governance and clean politics, at the end of all these
a nation will never fail to grow economically because the mental and
material powers of its youth are full utilized in all areas of their
political life. |
| Policy formulation and administration. |
| Nothing |
| Policy implementation and collaborations. |
| They can bring the required chance with their strength of numbers youth
are the most active group youth being dynamic they can easily adapt to
the changes in the political arena youth can better represent their fellow
youth |
| Skills empowerment programs - unity and development - |
| To be part the youth politics is main important part of leadership
style and good governance because the youth and backbone of every nation |
| 1. Bring about justice and act as good national audits of projects
2. Youth with good political understanding can elect into parliament
people who deserve to be there |
| They should be involved in decision makings |
| I believe that youth should be used as agents of change, in terms of
politics, youth are energetic and enthusiastic, and can be used by governments
and international bodies to develop their country's policies, as well
as to educate and train other youth through peer to peer schemes. |
| Youths are the decision-makers, business people and leaders of tomorrow,
when a government/country involve its youths in politics and get them
committed to its agenda, that government/country is cultivating a new
generation of caring and expanded citizens, breeding a new brand of citizens
that will gain wisdom from the mistake of the past generation and use
them in purposeful developmental strategies. They participation will
also enable them gain more asses to range of support and opportunities(development
asset)to grow into responsible and discipline adults, who are patriotic
and experience enough to take responsibilities bequeathed to them by
the older generations. Thus increasing their sense of efficiency and
encouraging useful contribution through services to their countries. |
| Make it more social |
| Leadership |
| Political will and tolerance - Issues of governance |
| Youth Acceptance -Assuring gender equality and equity -Political liberalism |
| Peace -technological advancement -Development -employment -security |
| Q19 If 'Yes' what efforts, if any, have been put in place by the government
and private sector to combat climate change in your country? |
Answers |
| There are a lot of initiatives that are conducted by the government
but people down in the communities are not aware because as not much
participation from their side. |
| In my country, we only hear about policies been signed to law but we
don't actually see it being implemented. |
| Well, I don't think that
it is time for us to exert time & resources
in an effort to tackle "climate change". because our (developing world
taken all together; of course except china) contribute very insignificantly
to that effect. it is the 'developed' world that has to pay the debt
for the damages it caused on the planet. we are the ones who will suffer
from the consequences but sooner or later they will also taste its bitterness
in many forms (migration, terrorism, limited flow of investment trade....).
So, all our attention & effort should be toward achieving development
at any cost!! |
| Very minimal. and civil society, including private sector lags behind
due to the lack of policies and political commitment to enforcement of
existing laws. |
| I don't know. if there is, it's not conspicuous. |
| Promoting nature based enterprises to mitigate and adapt to climate
change. This has been made possible by involving Civil society and community
based organizations |
| The government have to designed good environmental policy and every
sector developed culture of planting trees. |
| By enforcing laws that jails any one found cutting down trees. By introducing
tree planting activities through the forest department. Re-cycling of
waste materials By encouraging manufacturing companies to reduce emissions
of dangerous gases and putting up laws that prosecute those who do not.
By running a keep Zambia clean campaign. |
| I have organised series of training on the protection of the ozone
layer and been involved in several tlaks and conferences to curb climate
change actions. |
| Though controversial the reclaiming of grabbed forest land has been
he notable effort made in this are, recently there has been talk of involvement
in carbon trade. |
| One the country is reforesting desert areas on the other hand the country
is putting a diplomatic pressure on the developed countries to use safe
technologies |
| Government and private sectors has argued to control climate change
and to protect the impact of these problems. |
| Renewal energy, sustainable development and food security is a top
priority in both the U.S. and Saudi Arabia, with monies being earmarked
to support research and development in these areas. |
| Namibia has started to build
institutional capacity for adaptation to climate variability and change,
including setting up the Namibian
Climate Change Committee in 2001. THE NATIONAL CLIMATE CHANGE PROGRAM
Background The Constitution of Namibia requires the State to actively
promote and adopt policies that maintain the ecosystems, ecological processes
and biological diversity for the benefit of the present and future populations.
The anticipated effects of climate change could have potentially negative
impacts on the ability of the state to fulfil its constitutional obligations.
The state through it various government agencies and departments and
in full partnership with the non-governmental and private sectors have
and will continue to develop and adopt pre-emptive, preventative and
corrective actions and activities to address environmental and climate
change issues and problems. Climate change is considered one of the most
serious threats to Namibia’s environment, human health and well-being
as well as its economic development. The arid environment, recurrent
drought and desertification have contributed to make Namibia one of the
most vulnerable countries to the effects of climate change. Considering
the natural resource based economy and limited technical and financial
resources, climate change could potentially become one of the most significant
and costly issues that affect the national development process in Namibia.
The economy is very dependent on agricultural production and this is
threatened by the negative impacts of climate change. Food security,
health and other development goals could be turned up side down. The
projected rise in sea levels due to global warming could submerge coastal
islands and affect the entire marine industry and the coastal economy.
Fishing and tourism are also vulnerable. Recently a cyclone in the Indian
Ocean caused severe damage and economic losses in countries such as Mozambique,
Botswana, Malawi and South Africa. This event has been indirectly linked
to climate change effects and one could say these effects are getting
closer to home. Namibia will need to prepare to deal with and adapt to
the effects of climate change. In 1992, Namibia presented its Green Plan
to the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED)
in Rio. As a direct result of UNCED the United Nations Framework Convention
on Climate Change (UNFCCC) was established. The Convention became effective
in March of 1994 following ratification by the required number of governments.
Namibia acceded to the Convention in 1995 and this has placed a number
of legal obligations on the country. Among them is the preparation and
presentation to the Convention of the Initial National Communication
or INC on the status of climate change as well as corrective actions
to reduce the predicted effects of climate change on Namibia in particular
and the world in general. The Initial National Communication (INC) As
a Party to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change,
Namibia is obliged to prepare and present to the Convention an Initial
National Communication on climate change within the country. The Convention
is quite clear that climate change cannot and should not be left to the
poor and developing nations. It therefore provides some level of financial
resources to countries like Namibia to deal with climate change effects.
During the INC preparation process two national workshops as well as
informal consultations were held to give stakeholder a medium in which
to review and make inputs into the INC. Representatives of the various
stakeholder organizations and institutions actively participated in the preparation
of this very important body of information. The available data and documentation
on climate change and related matters were used
in preparation of the INC which also included the first greenhouse gases
(GHG) inventory for Namibia, an analysis of our vulnerability to the
effects of climate change and recommendations on adaptation measures,
capacity development, research, monitoring, public awareness and technology
needs. The financial and technology needs required for adaptation and
mitigation actions were identified in the INC and included a preliminary
estimation of the financial resources required to implement the recommendations.
The INC was completed in July 2002 and 500 copies were printed for public
distribution. Both hard copes and an electronic version of the INC was
deposited with the UNFCCC secretariat and oral presentation made at COP
8 in India in October 2002. The INC was also published on the DEA/MET
website www.dea.met.gov.na and the UNFCCC website United Nations Framework
Convention on Climate Change. Other Actions To Date The Ministry of Environment
and Tourism has been designated lead ministry in the co-ordination of
climate change activities in Namibia. To date actions implemented under
the national climate change program include the establishment of the
Namibia Climate Change Committee (NCCC) in 2001. The NCCC is a multi-stakeholder
committee to advise government on the policies and strategies it needs
to adopt in preparing the country for the predicted and in some cases
actual effects of climate change. Currently the committee consists of
representatives from the government, NGOs and parastatals such as NamWater
and NamPower, private sector representatives and tertiary academic institutions
such as the University of Namibia and the Polytechnic of Namibia. Another
notable output of the climate change program was the completion of a
country study on climate change in Namibia in 1998. This study included
an overview of the vulnerability of Namibia to climate change, an assessment
of the source and sinks of green house gases in Namibia and a preliminary
overview of the emissions scenarios and the corrective choices which
the country faces. This information was used as the foundation upon which
the Initial National Communication was built. Efforts are currently underway
to develop national capacity to manage and implement our climate change
program. A number of persons from the government and University of Namibia
visited Centre for Scientific and Industrial Research in South Africa
to familiarise themselves with some of the processes involved climate
change. Individuals within the various ministries are being prepared
to participate in the program. Work on preparation of the public awareness
products (a booklet and a poster) was completed during the first half
of 2003. Nationwide distribution to schools, educational institutions,
government offices, private sector agencies, public libraries etc., will
be conducted following a public launch of these products. Namibia participated
in and made significant contributions to the Conference of the Parties
(COP) of the Climate Change Convention as well as the meetings of the
Subsidiary Bodies of the Convention. Role Of Ministry Of Environment
And Tourism The Ministry of Environment and Tourism (MET) and its Directorate
of Environmental Affairs (DEA) have primary responsibility for coordination
of implementation of the national program. This includes the preparation
of the Initial National Communication. Support has been received from
the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Namibia to prepare the
Initial National Communication and we are grateful for such support from
our partner in development. The Namibia Climate Change Committee has
assisted the Ministry of Environment and Tourism in carrying out this
function. The Committee guided the production of the Initial National
Communication and co-ordinated the climate change and Greenhouse Gas
Inventory activities. The NCCC will continue to provide advice to the
government on a future policy for climate change as well as the financial
resources and capacity requirements that will be needed to implement
a national climate change programme. Action has commenced to secure resources
through the Convention mechanisms to establish a secretariat to provide
support to the Ministry in the co-ordination of the climate change program
in Namibia. Emphasis On Vulnerability And Adaptation Namibia is considered
a minor producer of greenhouse gases but nevertheless will be affected
by these gases with respect to climate in the future. Namibia has therefore,
in its national interest, decided to place more emphasis on its vulnerability
to the effects of climate change and the adaptation actions that it needs
to take to prevent and/or reduce such effects. The 1998 Climate Change
Country Study identified seven areas or sectors where Namibia is most
vulnerable to climate change. These include water resources, marine resources,
agriculture, biodiversity ecosystems, coastal zones and systems, health
and energy. The Initial National Communication was able to further define
the degrees of vulnerability of each of these sectors or areas. It further
identified the level of resources required to pre-empt or adapt to potential
negative effects. The information thus generated will be used to prepare
strategies and action plans that can be easily fitted into the national
development planning processes such as NDP 2 and Vision 2030. Namibia
And The United Nations Framework Convention (UNFC) On Climate Change
Namibia as a country is now beginning to take its rightful place in the
international climate change arena under the auspices of the United Nations
Framework Convention on Climate Change. Namibia has ratified the Kyoto
Protocol in 1993. Under the Protocol, industrialised countries will be
required to reduce their green house gas emission by an average of five
percent by 2012 compared to 1990 levels. Namibia and Africa as a group
are part of the G77. Along with China, the G77 have developed a common
negotiating position within the United Nations Framework Convention on
Climate Change. This position included the following elements: 1. Developing
countries should not be burdened with binding emission reduction targets
that would negatively affect their economic and social progress and resulting
in the institutionalisation of the current global inequality. 2. The
adaptation to anticipated climate change effects by the most vulnerable
countries such as Namibia, as well as the technology transfer and financial
resources required for such adaptation are priority issues for the Convention.
They are not dependent on nor should they be linked to the ratification
of the Kyoto Protocol. 3. Climate change adaptation funding should cover
projects for forest conservation, rehabilitation of degraded land and
combating desertification. Namibia has also decided that emphasis should
be placed on building synergies between Climate Change Convention and
other conventions such as the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
and the Convention to Combat Desertification (CCD). Namibia is a party
to these conventions. Through our programs, project proposals and our
negotiating capacity, we will position ourselves to take advantage of
and access the financial and other resources that are available to assist
with our national development. Future Planned Actions The National Climate
Change Program should be integrated into the national planning and development
processes of government. Policy options to be examined and developed.
A national climate change office to be established to coordinate the
program on behalf of the government. A national strategy and action plan
for climate change to be developed and become the basis for implementation
of the program. Program Contacts For further information on climate change
in Namibia, the National Climate Change Program can be contacted as follows:
* Teofilus Nghitila: Chairman of the NCCC and Director Directorate of
Environmental Affairs Ministry of Environment and Tourism Private Bag
13306, Windhoek, Namibia Email: Nghitila@dea.met.gov.na Tel: +264-61-249015,
Fax: +264-61-240339 * Joseph McGann: Climate Change Program Coordinator
Directorate of Environmental Affairs Ministry of Environment and Tourism
Private Bag 13306, Windhoek, Namibia Email: joemcg@dea.met.gov.na Tel:
+264-61-249015, Fax: +264-61-240339 |
| A lot is not being done by Government or private sector but the youth
are making a lot of attempts to educate the Nation and come up with ways
to combat the effects of climate in our Nation. I have with my group
organised educational seminars on climate change. |
| Climate change was probably the most actively taught in our Nation
last year. It was on TV, on the radio, part of competition and quizzes,
Learner had assignments on the topic. We learned a lot, and some of the
changes that were strengthen is the use of solar panels. The municipalities
also gave out free E-saving bulbs. However we were still hit with floods
this rainy season. According to my observation the worst I have seen.
Many roads and buildings were destroyed. The use of wood for building
homes doesn't help either, trees are being chopped to mend old homes.
There has been a substantial decrease in these types of homes. |
| The efforts made bye the government is that over 6 000 000 trees were
planted. |
| South Africa’s Department of Water and Environmental Affairs has recognised
that climate change is a major threat to economic growth, sustainable
development and achievement of the Millennium Development Goals. South
Africa’s national climate change response policy is set to be developed
by the end of 2010, and the related fiscal, legislative and regulatory
package is expected to be implemented by 2012. |
| My government has established environmental commission Establishment
of environmental policy Private organization works on prevention of climatic
changes |
| The industrial organisation are being encouraged to follow good environmental
practices. |
| Haven't taken time to find out, but I know there are some rules and
regulation governing the forest and emission of carbon to the atmosphere |
| Much has nor been seen from Government. Most youth led initiatives
have also not received much support from Government. |
| Non- governmental organizations and the government and its responsible
agency and other like minded groups have advocated on the improper cultivation
of trees and the pollution of air in my country. |
| Not really that's why we're still experiencing drought, natural hazards
etc yet there would be policies on deforestation and to promote afforestation.
But they end up investing in DAMs |
| LAGOS STATE just had a summit on CLIMATE CHANGE |
| Climate change is a long-term change in the statistical distribution
of weather patterns over periods of time that range from decades to millions
of years. It may be a change in the average weather conditions or a change
in the distribution of weather events with respect to an average, for
example, greater or fewer extreme weather events. Climate change may
be limited to a specific region, or may occur across the whole Earth.
LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT |
| Yes but not as such practical. |
| A National Climate Change Response Strategy has been developed Currently
both the private and the public sector deeply engaged in the carbon markets
(credits) ie REDD and REDD+ |
| Afforestation projects underway training the community in coping strategies
with effects of climate change more taxation to expensive high lifestyle
building of dykes to control floods promoting traditional crops which
are resistant to drought |
| Am not entirely certain about what the government has done and is doing
but I do know that the private sector is trying to create awareness to
people about climate change within the country. |
| Adapt to climate change by implementing National Adaptation Plan and
involved youth in IECs programs |
| A national blue print has been development by the government and its
partners |
| First, the government allows NGO to work in this way. The Government
participate and ratify the treaty and protocol based on climate change.
The private sector is doing many things in this domain like, advocacy,
awareness-raising action, implementation project based on climate change,
mitigation, adaptation, environment protection. We have a National Program
on Adaptation |
| The government is forbidding its people not to cut down trees without
growing others, some engineers in geology and volcanology are involved
in case to secure the environment |
| The effort of promoting solar use as a source of energy and encouraging
the community to grow more trees and cut less provision of environmental
safe education. |
| they organize a climate change summit to their sons and their daughters. |
| The Government through the Ministry of Environment has been important
progress in the fight against climate change in the Democratic Republic
of Congo. The Ministry through its Sustainable Development Department
provides the implementation and monitoring activities, recommendations
and resolutions of the World Commission on Sustainable Development and
the Conference of Parties to the Conventions on Biodiversity, Climate
Change and Desertification. Also, the Government with its partners the
conventional UNDP have established two major areas of intervention of
the environmental governance and the fight against Climate Change, also
with two components that target the establishment of a national participatory
design and implement projects that climate change mitigation initiatives
Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation (REDD) and the
Clean Development Mechanism (CDM)] and Adaptation Project (s' Pressing
the document National Action Plan for Adaptation to Climate Change -
NAPA). The private side, the civil society with NGOs working in advocacy
on issues related to climate change by proposing alternatives to people
living in forests, vivnts populations in agricultural areas, also in
the piloting of projects and reforestation reductions of greenhouse gas
effects. |
| Create policies for protect environment, planting trees, training youth
to protect environment |
| i know the government is keen on it. I see trees being planted every
year. I see also awareness raising proramms being done to all the society
I think it is on the right track for this issue but need more to do to
make a better place for generation |
| Its still on going. There is still not elaborate mechanics in place |
| Nothing has been done by our government and the private sectors |
| Sensitization of the community majorly by NGOs |
| Reduction in deforestation and use of alternative fuel sources, recycling
and reduce green gas emissions in industry. However the main challenge
is enforcement of these policies as corruption raises its ugly head in
such instances |
| Tree Planting, protection of forests efforts by fencing |
| They have done mass sensitization to the community through radio, TV
shows etc |
| Enviroment conservation and protection promotion of re afforestaion
and afforestation |
| We have a national climate change committee including civil society
coalition on climate change in place perusing various programmes to address
issue on climate change. i have been fortunate to be part of most of
the consultations organized. |
| Various studies concerning mean sea level rise |
| The country has made deliberate efforts to solve the problems of Gas
flaring. |
| None that I know of |
| A lot has been done by both Government and its partners, including
civil society to combat climate change even though we are a long way
from achieving our target but we will not relent. |
| Awareness to the community in the government and private sectors have
been emphasizing on climate change and its impacts at large . |
| There are carbon taxes but am not sure how effective this is. |
| Encouraging planting of trees preservation of wetlands to maintain
but a few |
| Gov, and non governmental organization should make awareness for the
population about the impact of climate change than again give them awareness
about how to control and and keep their climate safe |
| Nothing yet. Despite the drought that we have experienced within the
current rainy season and earth quake that struck northern part of Malawi,
govt is not coming up with measures to deal with that |
| Emphasizing the use of green energy. Use of more fuel efficient cars.
Engaging in the conservation of the environment and non renewable resources. |
| I know of some form of sensitization by the ministry of environment
science and technology... |
| Youth /communities have been encouraged to increase forest cover by
planting trees. |
| Lagos state has been trying |
| We have a number of environment protection campaigns and forums developed.
But their if seem to be minimal or poor due to extremely poverty hence
poor farming methods, deforestation for charcoal and poor disposal systems |
| As of now the Cameroonian
government has encourage the policy of "one
man, One tree". Also the parliament for climate change in Africa was
recently hosted by Cameroon and Honourable Awoudou was the Cameroonian
representative. A lot on campaigns is been done, but not much seen in
the field. |
| elaboration of PANA |
| The government is doing everything within it's reach to educate people
about the danger attached to this climate change and also the private
sector |
| Via «RADIO HINDURA CLUB" which means "CHANGE" this project is led by
Coordinator of NAYD to measure the result of the radio MUSIC & DRAMA
on Burundi artists and farmers' capacity to adapt to and lessen the impact
of climate change. |
| By government little efforts has been put in place to combat the effects
of climate change. With the private sector, many organisations and associations
have been sensitising and carrying out workshops to educate Cameroonians
on the effects of climate change. |
| Basically there are have been campaigns of awareness aimed at limiting
carbon emission. Support youth organisations in instituting programmes
that encourage environmental preservation such as waste reduction, recycling
and tree planting programmes. |
| Awareness sessions about climate change, and recycling projects |
| I participated in some conferences about climate change with students
unions and youth for environment organizations. |
| Not being an industrialized country, we do not have much to do to prevent
the emission of greenhouse gas emissions. but the government and the
civil society organizations, plant each year thousands of plants to prevent
desertification, which is also one of the causes of climate change in
our country |
| There should be an integrated effort to minimize the effect of CC,
even if we can not totally stop the negative effect. Build up on the
indigenous knowledge of peoples/farmers increase awareness of community
towards the problem promote Community owned forests |
| There is attempt to plant trees but no further efforts done |
| The government and the private sector especially the oil and gas industry
are paying lip service to the issue of combating climate change in my
country. For example, the issue of gas flaring has continued to linger.
They keep changing the date to outlaw gas flaring. |
| The emphasizes stoppage of tree felling |
| Actually the idea of cutting down of trees and awareness raising activities |
| Using green energy and conservation of renewable energy sources and
environmental resources. |
| Climate- induced changes to physical and biological systems are already
being felt and exerting considerable stress on the country’s vulnerable
sectors including agriculture and food security, wildlife, forestry,
water, energy and human health. This has significantly affected the economic,
social and environmental dimensions of national development The ministry
has established a specialised unit, the climate change facilitation unit
to spearhead work on climate change in the country. One of the major
mandates of the unit is to put in place a national response strategy
to climate change. |
| In my country the government and the private sector in collaboration
with the community are playing a significant role in combating the climate
change problems through plantation programs. |
| Currently there is huge campaign by the government to mobilize local
communities in to afforestation of endangered areas. The government and
the private sector are more serious this time than they ever be before
about conducting an environmental impact assessment prior to any development
project. Last but not least, PM Melese Zenawi's role in representing
Environmental negotiation by African states also can be an indicator
of the governments commitment on Climate change. |
| So far I haven't really seen any apart from the fact that they just
mention it once a while. Public awareness is rather dull. |
| Climate change in Côte d'Ivoire
is real and its effects are already feel. However, it remains a question
which isn't a priority for the politics,
the accent being put on the health and of education question. Some activities
of sensitizing and assistance in rural environment were undertaken by
governmental structures. But since the social and political crisis in
the country, all these programs are suspended. The civil society organisations
took the relay (the case of our NGO JVE) and make regular lobbing in
order to ask to the politics to consider this question. Activities of
information, formation and assistance are initiated to help local populations.
These activities profit some times from institutional supports of governmental
structures. |
| Nothing. its still a growing discussion in our country. although sometimes
the ministry of environment and media houses publicize the importance
of planting trees but no notable effort is observed by the populace asides
that an average citizen knows nothing about climate change except the
enlightened few |
| I am aware that there has been a high increase in parks in my city
and planting of trees. heard it will aid fresh air and good climate condition. |
| Through civil society sector, especially environment associations,
some activities and politics are done. |
| That is when there is a gradual changes in the environment leading
to issues and problems |
| The civil society is getting more and more involved Educating the people
about conserving the environment |
| Not well aware of the on going efforts if any. |
| There is national focal point. |
| My government don't make much effort. |
| After hearing the negative effects of fuel, and establishment of biodiesel
plant in Rwanda by IRST, I have contributed on the multiplication and
culture of Jatropha curcas, which will be exploited in biodiesel production. |
| 1) Planting of trees around my office 2) |
| Illegal logging is severely punished compared to the years passed.
More innovation on how best to use energy especially charcoal and increased
sensitization. |
| plan sierra Leone is about to conduct a survey to identify disaster
prone areas as part of the Views From the Front Line programme and will
have to make a presentation in Geneva in May this year. Apart form that
the government under the Office of National Security (ONS) has been doing
lots of work in sensitizing people to stay off disaster prone areas and
have trained community members on how to respond to disaster especially
fire and the coastal guards have been equipped in terms of water disaster
as well. |
| We are planting more trees to offset the emissions and use them for
carbon trading. We are also empowering the young people to sustainable
living. we have advocacy like the AYFCC that also work with us in a number
of initiatives to combat climate change. |
| This one will first have a research of how many people cuts trees for
charcoal and find ways to do with them. Find good, cheap and simple methods
of fetching fire except using firewood |
| Public Awareness |
| Our Government have the Environmental Protection Agency charged with
responsible to develop policy and programs to address the issues arising
from climate disorder. |
| I think none visible to me so far but this is what I think could be
done: Education about it is the first thing, then minimisation of the
effects such as disaster management plans the second and thirdly continuous
and systemic education. |
| Hardly any from the government or the private sector. But with the
growing concern, we saw action taken to put an end to the use of polythene
bags which were indeed a nightmare in my country, Uganda. there was a
plant-a-tree movement some years back but I'm not sure how far that went
I think climate change has taken a back seat in Uganda perhaps the private
sector is more serious about it. but from what I've read, its mainly
about awareness so far. very little on the practical side |
| Re- plantation mangroves Trees. |
| Our government try to show the problem of climate change in our life
and in different places plantation is done by private sector also |
| By organizing the environment project by taking care of the environment. |
| Still to be determined |
| Tree planting Sensitization and enlightenment programme on print and
electronic media |
| As far I am concern, the government has try to established the Sierra
Leone Environmental protection Agency which looks after issues relation
to climate change apart of other non state actors' agencies such as Climate
change Sierra Leone etc. |
| Encouraging the community to avoid cutting down trees, And facilitation
of Tree planting week annually. |
| I know the government specially the prime Minister is working on the
issue by leading the developing world. But the awareness is very much
low by all actors in the issue. |
| Sensitize communities to plant more trees. Stop cutting down of tree
carelessly create more fire brakes Use of energy saving stones to avoid
much use of charcoal Ban the selling of charcoal |
| The Moroccan government is investing for a sustainable environment,
especially in the agricultural area. |
| The gov't & all the societies
are planting trees especially the youth. |
| Launch national climate change adaptation strategies Implementing pilot
mitigation and adaptation projects Mass awareness raising Take part in
global negotiations for cutting of greenhouse gases emission and funding
mitigation and adaptation mechanisms |
| We have planted many trees and the Government has spoken loudly against
veldt fires and dumping of toxic waste in dams and rivers as they impact
negatively on aquatic life. |
| Currently trying to train g youth and community based in climate change
capacity so that they can tackle action and support government efforts
to combat climate change. we mobilise young people and their communities
to try something new in supporting the action on climate change |
| * There is an initiation like giving awareness on planting and not
to abuse plants but it needs to hard work. |
| In that question your government had put more effort because there
is sensitisation nationwide to show the population that if we are not
take care our environment there is a very dangerous consequence |
| Very little is being made in this regard as there is deficient afforestation
relative to deforestation and carbon emissions. More and more over-aged
vehicles and equipments find their way into our country and these are
causing real damages as there are no eco-friendly initiatives to mitigate
that. |
| Environment conservation has always been a program promoted by the
government, and the active participation of the youth in such projects
has made them a huge success. |
| Conservation of wetlands campaign against deforestation |
| Adopted EU legislation, but it is not implemented |
| There has been a promotion of agriculture and the planting of trees
in parts of the country |
| Sensitization campaigns ,seminar and workshops on climate change, practical
activities to combat climate change such as the Operation Green Sahel
in the Northern regions. |
| Afforestation programmes in the communities. Awareness creation of
pollution and the impact to the environment. |
| The Government is currently focusing on the NAPA (National Adaptation
Plan of Action) in partnership with private stakeholders. |
| My institution has play a pivotal role in bringing to the attention
of government and other stakeholders about the mitigation and adaptation
plan in combating climate change in Sierra Leone |
| Usual businesses via rural development workers planting tree seedlings. |
| The government is trying to give emphasis on environment protection
works, likes SWC, planting trees, etc. |
| This is where the problem is, Govt put policies eg 2030 of which the
involved people will never get there. So these policies always fail.
A 2020 policy must be decided by 10year old so that they will grow with
it. Our policies are not meant for the youth, they are done by old people
and that's why Poverty unemployment will never drop. Youth know what
they want, they have the solutions, Govts must just support and empower
them |
| Afforestation awareness commitment including policy |
| Planting trees, reducing cutting down of trees efforts. |
| First of all I will start with my Organisation Global Unification-The
Gambia, We have been involving in climate change activities for the pass
years with the help of government institution like National Environment
Agency(NEA), Ministry of Forestry, Environment and Wild life and National
disaster management Agency e.t.c. I been part of the disaster committee
the state give us the support to radio talks and public awareness of
climate change and disaster related issues. |
| For now only little public campaigns and conferences |
| Various legislation has been passed (including carbon taxes) and it
is on the agenda of all political parties. Doesn't mean much will be
done, though. |
| Some efforts have been put in place by the government and private sector
to combat climate change, for example, government has launched a programme
that aims to reclaim forest land from people who had grabbed land in
public forests and also to replant trees in this forests and in other
areas. This imitative is strongly supported by the private sector with
many corporates taking part in the initiative. |
| Implementation of climate change activities. |
| At least consciences is there & small
steps have been taken like awareness etc to tackle... |
| Being one of the greatest challenges facing our world today and the
effect experience by our local communities I am promoting and encouraging
agro forestry, sensitizing common initiative groups on climate change
effects and the methodology to combat it. I work with kids and children
to encourage them plant a tree each to mitigate climate change. The government
is putting measures in place to discourage desertification and gas emission
and trained the population on forest management that acts like gas sequestration.
The private sector lobby for projects to combat climate change by planting
trees, encouraging reforestation and regenerating forest to fight against
climate change. Workshops, seminars and conferences are organize on the
effects of degradation and desertification on the environment and the
economy of the community. Women groups are encourage to use the traditional
farming methods of agroforestry by planting tree in their farms. This
will cover the surface soil, retain water, reduce the rate of evaporation,
increase soil fertility and the same time playing a vital role of a carbon
sink. |
| The government is not doing much to combat climate change while the
private sectors are spear heading the fight against climate change eg
by overcoming waste disposal, saving energy, not cutting down tree, by
charging vehicles and industries carbon tax etc |
| We have on tree planting, awareness raising through radio program,
attended UNFCCC conferences of parties at lobby policy at the high level.
Organised local workshops on youth and community engagement on climate
change issues in the country. Established Eco clubs in school etc |
| the government is talking about this campaign but with less impact
since the swamps are exploited. However as an individual I have developed
a number concept on protecting the environment among which is the Environmental
Youth Brigade. |
| To the best of my Knowledge no effort. |
| I have initiated several projects to combat climate change in Africa
working with First Ladies under the First Ladies Action on Climate Change
(FLACC), Mayors under the African Mayors Action on Climate Change (AMACC),
Climate Education under the Pan African Climate Education (PACE) Centre,
Climate Education and Awareness Raising (CLEAR) Programme for Africa
schools and Women Environment and Climate Action Network (WECAN), promoting
grassroots women training in adaptation and mitigation technologies of
climate change. |
| Reduction of emission of gas excess, firms in their plan implantation,
must show how they will preserve environment. |
| Clear policies and laws towards environmental conservation, laws which
are prohibiting or reducing the extreme production of toxic gases. |
| Engaging youth in tree planting |
| Planting more trees |
| Well, I belong to some climate change network and we have done some
work on tree planting, Youth seminar e.t.c. |
| a lot has been done by the present administrator on climate change.
state governors, like Lagos state, River state, Anambra state, Cross
river state, and so many have done wonderfully well in the awareness
of climate change in Nigeria. |
| Measures have been put in place to protect the environment promoting
planting trees Banning of things that can pollute the environment .i.e
leaded petrol, certain types of products i.e fridges and other chemical
substances |
| Encouraging every family to at-least plant 5 trees in their compound
- if one is to benefit from the community -household program one should
have planted trees in his/her in the last 12 months - not to encroach
wetlands - encouraged masses to use energy |
| As you were aware of Somalia, suffered many problem since the collapse
of the country so there is no way to chance because there are ongoing
war of the country although some private sectors and also government
discussed that issue but not strong. |
| 1. The government has been making announcements through national radio
on such creating more confusion for the people 2. The private sector
has held capacity building workshops on such |
| There are different committee set up by the government through the
ministry of Environment, Climate change unit and also the NGO's |
| Our government is encouraging greener solutions, and is looking into
building various sorts of infrastructure to reduce climate change. Private
sectors have begun adopting greener solutions too, especially with regards
to their buildings. The COP17 Summit will be held in my country, and
the climate change agenda is relatively prevalent in South Africa currently. |
| Much has not been done by the Government and the private sector as
no stringent law has been formulated or properly implemented for the
control of excess flaring of gas in the Niger Delta and the private sectors(oil
companies and big manufacturing companies) are not making effort to convict
this energy into usable products, thus polluting the environment and
reducing the life expectancy of people living in the area, but some of
the local NGOs are making tremendous effort with the help of other international
Ngos in combating climate change. The people are not well sensitized
and most people don't know what climate change is about. Government should
put effort in public enlightenment and also empower all the establish
government agencies on environment to enable do their job effectively. |
| Tree plantations have taken place specially in thye past two years
-climate change negotiations are made |
| By planting more trees (to combat climate degredation) - THE president
has introduced a long term Tree planting season which last THE whole
year |
| Q21.
If 'No' what factors prevent a good education? |
Answers |
| Funds |
| Even though we have managed to make considerable
achievements in that respect, there still are obstacles to pass. among
these lack of the needed
financial resources is one. second, the inability of officials to execute
the policy effectively& efficiently. |
| Yes, access, but not quality. And retention rates are still a major
challenge for girls, and more so boys. |
| Corruption and bad Governance. |
| Lack of materials and practical schools |
| Accessibility of elementary schools awareness level of the community
and others |
| Educational materials school building system policies the impact of
foreign language teaching methods negative attitude towards disability |
| Financial factors are the biggest barriers in America. In Saudi Arabia,
all Saudi Citizens are entitled to free post-secondary education. |
| Lack of infrastructure and political goodwill |
While South Africa has made great strides in providing access to education,
universal access has not yet been achieved and providing access to education
for all will be extremely difficult. South Africa is faced with the challenge
of providing education for the last 10% to 20% of children who have been
excluded from school and for whom providing education is costly as this
group comprises ‘a high proportion of children from very “marginal” groups’
(Williams, 1983, p.161). In addition to this South Africa is also faced
with the problem that its capacity to sustain and improve on the current
levels of access is threatened by the HIV/AIDS epidemic
|
| Lack of money to finance education lack of educational culture, residents
who do not care too much about the future of their children. |
| Liberia is a serious exception to basic education simply because of
the lack of text books, train teachers, equip laboratory, spacious facilities
for learning purposes. |
| But very poor and almost useless to children from the poor households
because its a matter of passing to next classes than learning. That's
why I came up with a private Orphanage School to save the HIV OVCs. |
| But basic school infrastructure and teachers still hinder free primary
education program |
| Bad governance |
| Education in rural areas in different from urban arrears. lack of food
makes it difficult for a child to concentrate at school |
| Customs and traditions, Poverty, insufficient available learning infrastructures |
| Poverty, lack of good teachers, political unrest preventing schools
operating. |
| Peace and security lack of good governance unable to practice and participate
policy and programs chronic poverty |
| In accessible educational institutions poor governance marred by corruption,
schools that are created but never see the light of day etc |
| Corruption!!!!!!!!!!!! |
| No, it has before the collapse of the Military government, but after
the regime there is a many curriculums of different cultures that is
not fit in our community. There is no a good education for the sake of
unfinished fighting in Somalia. |
| 1.there are supposed centres for universal basic education but most
of these structures do not meet up to the standard for qualitative educational
qualification/training. some of these structures lack basic teaching
infrastructures other times the staffing is poor. substandard teachers
are brought in to teach the student. teachers that lack the necessary
qualifications 2. corruption- most times, when money is given to set
upon these schools, the money is pocketed by a greedy few and nothing
is done. and at the university level, admission is no longer by merit
most times but by who can pay the price. leaving the less privileged
out of the game. |
| There is a policy in Nigeria, its called the Universal Basic education
Act. It has been passed in all the states but the reality is that there
is no universal access. Children are asked to pay for levy, school uniforms,
books and so own. These hinders a lot of children from going to school.
Some are so poor they don't even have food to eat before going to school,
for others schools is about 2hrs trekking. We can't say education is
accessible in these situations. |
| Although there is a Universal primary Education programme in Uganda
very many children have failed because of absolute poverty they have
no food to eat so they won't have enough energy to study |
| It is not NO per say, because there has been some effort in that direction
but much more is needed for us to say we have universal access to basic
education. the problem of decentralization and devolution of powers has
been a problem basic education. quite recently I was involved in a snap
shot assessment to know the rate of school drop-out as a result of teenage
pregnancy in selected Rural communities in Freetown. lack of proper monitoring
of school programmes by the education ministry. |
| Factors that prevent good education are poverty and Orphan hood. |
| Lack of Commitment. |
| Geographical dispersion of rural area, underskilled educators for the
type of challenges in these areas, diseased and disabled pupils in these
areas are likely not to be able to attend remote schools. Some work is
done but more focus is needed. |
| Like of curriculums and base education programme. |
| There is still thousand of children who do not have access to universal
education due to lack of adequate and safe Infrastructures, lack of school
material/support, lack of healthy environment in schools |
| It is wonderfully being achieved. May be before 2015. |
| None conducive environment, poor facilities and child labour. |
| finance and good educational policies |
| May factors prevent good education, such as 1) poor quality provided
by the public sector schools 2)very expensive good quality education
3) many parents think that child-labour is their basic right, so children
work instead of going to schools. |
| The quality of the education system still needs more improvement. |
| Injustice, lack of vision and dream |
| Education is expensive Government not providing good education in terms
of grants for students Low salaries paid to parents |
| Poverty and bad leadership |
| poor teaching resources |
| 1.Poverty 2. Lack/poor educational infrastructures 3.Poor teachers
salary 4.Owing teachers salary for months resulting to lack of commitment
by teachers |
| Poor leadership skills and the lack of passion to teach |
| The people are too poor that they cannot afford the basics of education |
| Corruption |
| Accessibility
of education especially to the rural masses |
| The universal basic Education is not been implemented in all the states
of the country, just a few state, Even in the northern part of the country
where is fully implemented most parents don't allow their children to
go to school(especially the girl child)as most parent believes it brings
about westernization and pulls away their children from their religion. |
| Capacity of constructing such institution and attention from government
is low |
| Q24. If
you are self-employed how easy was it to start up? Did you get
government
support? |
Answers |
| It is not easy at all lot of things are require from a person but there
is no much empowerment. yes i did get goverment support we running a
youth development organisation that is funded by the department of social
service. what has helped us was at least i had understanding of things
because im educated at least i have tertiary education but what about
those who wish to do things but never had the opportunity that i had
of being educated to the extend that i have that makes things even more
difficult. |
| Am relying on my professional skills and working as a consultant. Absolutely
no government support. |
| After working for sometime in the civil society i decided to go into
private consultancy by setting up an organization to offer trainings
to upcoming youth groups who could not afford to pay consultancy fees
charged by established organisations. There was no Government support
but only used own savings to start up. |
| Yes i got government support, and its easy to open private businesses
with small budgets in my country |
| Its been very difficult and i did'nt get any government support |
| I did not get government support but it was easy since i had the funds
to start on my won. |
| I'm the founder of the organisation that I work for and registration
process is difficult in the coutry but with patient and hard work I managed
to build a functional organisation. |
| No, it was not very easy and still not very easy |
| I believe in supporting the needy and i started with my fellow young
Orphans and no support i get from the government at all, And you can't
imagine i started to support only 18 Orphans in 2006 with free education
and currently supporting over 250 OVCs with free quality basic education
and life sustaining skills training that can't be found in any government
school. |
| Am not self-employed but am aware that there is government support
towards youth entrepreneurship. |
| It is not easy and I did not get support from the government |
| You can't get government support if u are not connected to them been
part of a political party |
| It's not easy starting a business at home, when given the economic
situation unfavourable. No, I do not support the government. |
| No I did not get government funds it was through credit Financing |
| Societal factors might be discouraging but with the right attitude
it is easier, I don't know of any government support |
| No i did not get govnt support it was through self help initiative |
| It wasn't easy |
| I consider myself as being self employed in that
I am skilled and also heads a youth-led Peace-building initiative through
which I try to help
mould / transform the minds of young people into becoming change-makers
and successful leaders in society. I am a singer, an accomplished vocalist
and uses both the Music & Video media as a powerful to transform the
lives of young people at different levels. Initially I started by volunteering
for no specific wage but was able to survive and in the process learn
a lot of skills and was motivated in the process. Young people needs
to understand that everyone of us do have equal responsibility and we
must stop blaming people rather put more efforts into positive actions. |
| It is difficult to become self-employed and there is no government
support. |
| First you have to get initial capital to be self employed no government
has made efforts to support youth or reduce unemployment |
| Our major problem is fiscality. The taxes in Cameroon with high level
of bribery and corruption does not encourage a good business environment. |
| I am a student. It is very difficult for youth to obtain job in Burundi.
It is also very difficult to start a business because of lack of START
UP FUND. |
| To get a job in Africa ( Countries or Organizations), you have to get
a relations in this place or your approach person, you never can get
a job with your experience or your capacity in Africa. |
| No I have never get the government support and I work with a local
organization as I was volunteer employer in order to be a human rights
activist, and I had became lastly ,,, |
| No, not really - the government take steps to facilitate business creation
by multiplying one-stop shops, but there is no concrete guidance, gives
citizens as actual funds or the exemption of fees and taxes are very
heavy to support for young entrepreneurs to start. |
| I work for youth imitative organization and we started by our effort,
but there is government support |
| it is very hard in fact I am struggling giving up is always an option
everyday but I push on |
| no , we supported via a youth environment program. |
| It is possible but not easy. There is three years I am this domain
but in till now I haven't gotten the government support |
| I am presently a volunteer and have been for the past five years. it
is really hard for someone to get a job in this country, even university
graduates are finding it tough not to talk about non graduate. the issue
of getting support from government to start your own business is out
of play here because I do not see it coming. |
| It was not very easy. I had to raise capital from my relatives. The
government fund allocation for youth is minimal and most of the time
it is stolen by the government officers. |
| It is, not easy to start up a self-employed business this is because
you need to start from zero to something which is very hard. No support
from Government. |
| Self - employment is the best option but no help from Government and
this is the difficult thing however, Govt has started a process to tackle
it. She has brought in more banks and companies and maybe if policies
are place to help people to start their own project/business on credit
or loan, it will curb some many problems. |
| Through vocational training programme. |
| Not anything close to it. |
| Very difficult. No support ever. |
| Regarding self employment I think it is not a problem in Ethiopia.
The government provides a support. The problem is provision of business
development service and other trainings. |
| It was not easy but I had to fight hard so that I should set an example
to others and I didn't get any government support |
| It was such an uphill task considering my very humble upbringing where
I grew up on a white-man owned farm where my father worked as an ordinary
tractor driver and mechanic earning a minimum wage which could not sustain
all our needs. I did not get Government support but I may say I indirectly
benefited a lot through the education for all programme which was spearheaded
by President Mugabe which equipped me with the basic education and my
open ear to the wise teaching of my Honourable President RG. Mugabe.
I used to listen very attentively when ever he delivered speeches and
I moulded myself bit by bit to earn myself a descent living. A single
positive word is enough to fine-tune a wise man. |
| No I did not get government support instead I just try something on
making my self busy making recycled cards, necklaces and bracelets just
to earn a living though is not really good one |
| It s very difficult to get a government support I only get a family
support |
| No and the availability of meagre government support is largely of
political affiliations. |
| I am a pioneer member of a CIG along with other youths of my like passion.
we are still trying to get a stand but so far we've got no help from
our government |
| I think some help is extended by the government, but I don't think
I will get every support I requested from government. |
| Not easy at all. Its like a death sentence |
| Microfinance enterprise Capacity building |
| If you support certain political parties which are the power base of
Government. |
| Because of the faith based organization |
| It was not easy to get started and no government support |
| No Government support up to now but through innovative ideas we started
and we I have a good story to tell in fact if you want to know about
my company visit www.consultinfoservces.com |
| It is very difficult in Ghana and most African countries and the AU
has do to a lot of work in this. |
| It was not easy and I only succeeded with support from community. |
| A self employed man in Nigeria depend solely on his self. no government
support, rather the government takes from you. it is a very big change
challenge to be self employed even when you have a lot to offer. |
| I have been working for network who called SOYDEN and now I am working
my organization who called BANDEV and we all are volunteer and some time
we get project from donor and we did not get the government support |
| Never, No government support at any level |
| No government support |
| Q26. If 'No' what do you think should be done to make it easier? |
Answers |
| What should be done is that the government should have a strong internet
service in the country. |
| If it may be provided to me in form of technology I will be fine. |
| reduction of the tariff on the import of computers
from oversees & the
enhancement of the telecommunications service. |
| In general it is easy if you have the money. |
| Government intervention. |
| I can't afford and I have no computer so the cost of pc has to be lowered |
| My YES answer is because am in the urban area, however in the rural
areas internet is not easy to come by. However for the youth with ability
to own a mobile phone most can access through them. |
| at least there should be an internet access with low cost in various
internet cafes though I am a government employee I have no internet access
so government should try to make it accessible in offices |
| government needs to launch public internet centres to use and include
all people who are living in low economic status. |
| Use of mobile devices, more wifi spots and high speed internet access |
| but too much power cut |
| To establish internet shop in my town to befit other community residents
or to get funds and buy a modem and pay for the subscription. |
| but most of the young people are not access to internet |
| reduction of cost of connection having rural electrification in the
area having more training in computer literacy course |
| I The main thing to be done to make it easier is to make Internet cheaper |
| I think it would be better if government expands public libraries to
every district in a town, so that everybody will access internet for
low/ free cost. |
| One of best solution is to spread down a member of centres containing
the internet, and people in charge of turning and distributing connection
should also be aware of some connections |
| you can only have access to internet if you have money to buy laptop
and connection or you go to cyber cafe to for #200 per hour |
| I AM WONDERING ON THE QUESTIONS YOU ARE ASKING. AM I SUPPOSED TO TELL
YOU WHAT SHOULD BE DONE AFTER CONFIRMING THE PROBLEM? ANY WAYS IT STARTS
FROM REDUCING OR BANING TAX ON ICT MATERIALS TO FACILITATING ITS PLACEMENT
INCLUDING INCREASING BUDGET ON THAT. |
| Internet is currently well connected even to most rural areas but the
cost is still prohibitive |
| Universal access, bridging the digital divide |
| Fast track fibre optic cabling to bring internet cot down |
| GOVERNMENT SHOULD INCREASE FUNDING AND DESIGN POLICIES TO PROMOTE INFORMATION
TECHNOILOGY IN RURAL AREAS. |
| SERVICES SHOULD BE IMPROVE AND THE RIGHT CALIBER OF COMPANIES BE GIVEN
THE MANDATE TO OPERATE ON A COMPETITIVE BASES. |
| Internet facilities are not free in my country but it is accessible
and affordable. There are a lot of internet cafes in my country with
personal modem provisions for persons wishing to use or can afford a
PC. |
| The internet should be distributed and made strong |
| yes |
| reducing the cost and especially the availability of computers that
remain as tools deluxe |
| PRIVATE SECTOR THAT SUPPLY THE INTERNET BEHAVE HAS THOUGH THEY ARE
GOD AND NO ONE CAN STOP THEM FROM HIKEING THE PRICE . IT IS VERY EXPENSIVE
TO GET AND ACCESS. |
| 1) Government has to INCREASE MANY INTERNET ACCESS POINT /NETWORK IN
RURAL AREAS, 2) REDUCE PRICE OF INTERNET SERVICES PROVISION, 3) A NEW
FORM OF SOCIETY WHICH INVOLVE YOUTH THROUGH SOCIAL NETWORK, APPLICATION
AND INTERNET. |
| It is easy for me to get an internet |
| Promote ICT centres in every area, make functional those youth centres
decrease internet prices for youth |
| The government or private sectors should provide internet access at
low cost and make it easily available. |
| To create government self internet services and to reduce the tariff
on private sector |
| The cost of the internet should be minimized. |
| Generally, the overall service need to be improved. But in order to
make internet accessible to less privileged urban youth, public institutions
need to provide or avail a free internet service at least for the youth
in the neighbourhood. |
| Still internet is a matter of luxury in my country and we are very
far from accessing them as the services are very poor in quality and
also limited to certain areas. |
| To make Internet services cheap and easily accessible |
| You should help us with computers and connect to internet lines at
our offices |
| Invest in Technology. |
| National CABLE line. |
| Minimize the cost of internet and like a public library build public
internet service areas |
| It is very difficult due to high expenses and lack of Technology materials/equipment |
| If the can be provision of internet services in the Youth centres for
easy access. |
| Wireless internet connectivity and home-based broadband services should
be developed across the country as internet access diminishes the more
one moves away from the bigger city centres. |
| Provision of wireless internet every where |
| Make it affordable to the common man |
| Network providers should cut down on their prices |
| Policies should be put in place |
| Free Internet Youth centres |
| Reduction on the fee paid for it |
| Internet facilities are very difficult to get and very expensive for
an ordinary youth. |
| Reduce the cost of getting internet modern and monthly access charge
to affordable rate, installation of internet at schools and public libraries
and places. |
| But mostly in Urban areas. |
| Because I am studying abroad, inside Burundi Internet is luxury reserved
to main city |
| Affordable subscription charges |
| If I get a supporting and access to the internet |
| Infrastructure problem |
| Q27. What
can be done to alleviate poverty in your country? |
| Country |
Answers |
| Botswana |
I think people should be educated more self employment options because
this would help Batswana to create jobs for themselves and other. People
should be encouraged to use agriculture as a form of employments, people
should own farms even if they as small just so to feed the family. The
country needs to industrialize to create employment and diversify its
economy. |
| Burkina Faso |
We must necessairily support and encourage young people to self-employment.
To do this, we must create specialized funds to fund youth projects and
exempt them from taxes for at least the first two years |
| Burundi |
1) Create youth Employment, 2) Set up Youth GRANT Fund, 3) Youth Microfinance,
credits or Micro-loans for Education, microloans for Housing, Microloans
for Business start-up... |
| Burundi |
To help youth in politics of eradication of unemployed big problems. |
| Burundi |
Fight corruption and implementation of policies in other to attract
capital inflow ( reduction of procedures and guarantee safety conditions
to investors) |
| Cameroon |
The MDG's( millennium development goals) should be implemented and
also the GESP(growth and employment strategy paper) should also be implemented. |
| Cameroon |
Provision of micro finance credit schemes to youths, creating jobs
not only hoping on the public sector |
| Cameroon |
First of all young people need to recognized as partners and asserts
as a prerequisite for development. Give priority to policies and programmes
including youth advocacy and peer-to-peer programmes for marginalized
youth, such as out-of school and out-of-work youth, to offer them the
opportunity and motivation to re-integrate into mainstream society Develop
macroeconomic policies that focus on job creation particularly for youth
and for young women Foster greater linkages between the labour market
and the education and training system to ensure that curricula are aligned
to the needs of the labour market and that youth are being trained in
fields where employment opportunities are available or are growing |
| Cameroon |
Work , cease opportunity, rely on us, work and give merits to others. |
| Cameroon |
Creating of more jobs and proper orientation of the youths as far as
carrier orientation is concerned |
| Cameroon |
Improvement in farm techniques and practices sensitization on good
farming methods, reduction in taxes on businesses, free education, free
medical care. |
| Cameroon |
Employment and opening of training centres of various domains |
| Cameroon |
By boosting the private sector and encouraging development projects.
The integration of community projects system may easily alleviate poverty.
Extensive community agriculture will encourage micro financing and intensive
output that will encourage exportation of products, this will boost the
economy. This will solve the problem of food security and encourage child
education. The government should encourage civil societies to lobby for
projects by partnering with them in development. Loan should be given
to the private sectors to invest in the agricultural sectors and promote
enterprising culture. Agriculture should be encourage by providing tools
and fertilizers and modern methods of farming. |
| Cameroon |
Create more professional training allocated credit and fund for personal
project invest in agriculture |
| Chad |
Support youth by creating things that can help them work hade and this
will alleviate poverty in my country. |
| Comoros |
First to create more job and for those who have a job to get pay every
month |
| CÔTE D'IVOIRE |
The reduction of poverty in our country passes by several actions -
to help populations to understand that poverty is not a fate - to help
young people to be have appropriated qualification and incite them to
work hardly - to improve the work conditions of the farmers and poorest
- to organize and support young people initiatives - to imply the populations
in the programmes of reduction of poverty - to reduce the impacts of
policy within the population - to support experience sharing between
the young people of the country and with the young people of other countries |
| DRC |
First, it is stimulating education to train youth to acquire skills
and knowledge likely to work. And consequently, it is important to stimulate
investment in the economy create new jobs. Also, the government must
create sectoral program of community development in rural areas, taking
into considering the improvement of livelihoods, strengthening the social
cohesion of Reintegration, improve access to social services base and
strengthen community governance. |
| DRC |
Stop keeping the high demography in towns than in villages |
| Egypt |
Better education, information, and knowledge sharing. Cross-sectoral
planning and policy implementation that focuses on ensuring equal opportunities
and social programs for citizens from all socio-economic backgrounds.
Tolerance and citizenship to inculcated from early childhood development. |
| Egypt |
Social justice more strict economical actions micro funds for small
projects |
| Egypt |
Create job opportunities and increase entrepreneurial skill. Also better
education will enable us to have graduates who are well- equipped for
the market. |
| Egypt |
More start ups and recruitment possibilities |
| Eritrea |
Food security, rural development, and youth self-employment/entrepreneurship. |
| Ethiopia |
Pursuing a sound economic policy to that effect,
aided by securing the appropriate financial resources to achieve that.
The 'hands off'
policy advocated by the west is not doing any good for us. so States
should get involved in the management of the economy in a conscious & wise
manner. |
| Ethiopia |
Increase productivity, using national products, developing simple technology |
| Ethiopia |
Make all government and private sector free from corruption - access
all available resources to disability - support youth's self motivation |
| Ethiopia |
I have a very simple answer for this question as our Prime minister
used to say. EDUCATION is the only WAY, TOOL and ALTERNATIVE to alleviate
poverty. It is Possible to say a lot on this matter but I firmly believe
that investing on EDUCATION, Providing quality education is the only
thing that can be done to alleviate or eradicate poverty. Education is
the only means to be free from the yoke of poverty. |
| Ethiopia |
Stop corruption, government should focus on poor peoples to work with
the problem, work more on education, agriculture and health. technologies
also important |
| Ethiopia |
1. Education should be given prior attention, keeping its quality be
the best? 2. Youth Employment should be given very serious attention,
as many young people, though educated are unemployed and get exposed
to various drug abuse behaviours. At least every youth able to work should
be given opportunity to work as a volunteer, or internship, e.t.c. |
| Ethiopia |
I have to use just one word to answer this question, as our prime minister
used to say. The only way or means to alleviate or eradicate poverty
is using EDUCATION as a tool. EDUCATION , EDUCATION and EDUCATION is
the only means. Investing a lot in education has a wide spectrum benefit.
The only thing to be done to alleviate poverty is to be educated. so
what the government has to do is to focus more on EDUCATION. A kind of
EDUCATION that can bring the real change. EDUCATION that based on quality
and coverage. focusing on one of them will make it the EDUCATION system
incomplete. So EDUCATION is the only way out from poverty. |
| Ethiopia |
Making the youth free to act on its will furnish as many possible opportunities
as possible use all available international, regional and local best
practices in the economic system to accommodate all within the productive
labour design best policy which I do like the current Ethiopian one protect
human and democratic rights by agressively acting against violaters.
specially the law is good but local governors are again'st it while the
top level people kept silent. All freedoms should be guaranteed wholly |
| Ethiopia |
We need to have a societal vision first, government work to involve
those simple men and women to know, comment on the country policy. |
| Ethiopia |
Reducing youth unemployment Reducing HIV/AIDS problems Empowering women
to ensure gender equality Ensuring environmental sustainability Providing
entrepreneurial skill to the youth |
| Ethiopia |
1. creating different job opportunities for the youth. 2. avoiding
VAT on food items |
| Ethiopia |
Government need to allow public participation on development policy
formation and win the public heart to smooth implementation of any development
strategy |
| Ethiopia |
Making development a priority by putting the youth at the centre of
both alleviation and beneficiary |
| Ethiopia |
Give priority for youth to create new jobs and to minimize unemployment |
| Ethiopia |
The key is have genuine youth and women empowerment, community empowerment
and giving value to reproductive health, population and environment. |
| Ethiopia |
Every body should Work hard in any of his profession |
| Ethiopia |
Invest in modernization of agricultural sector Pay attention to the
conservation of natural resource base Extensive family planning to regulate
the rapidly growing population Improving the quality of education and
training |
| Ethiopia |
* good governance system * change on perception of the people - to
be innovator |
| Ethiopia |
• Avoid politics biased development programs • Extract natural resources
• Focus in human development programs • Participation of all citizens
• Peace and security • Democracy |
| Ethiopia |
Improving the attitude of our people to work hard to escape out of
poverty and how to fight corruption at all level. |
| Ethiopia |
We have good policies and strategies against poverty, so if these policies
are fully employed, I think poverty will be defeated. |
| Ethiopia |
Education |
| Ethiopia |
Entrepreneur skill development and initial capital |
| Ethiopia |
Youths should develop entrepreneur ability starting from childhood
working habit of the population should be improved |
| Fiji |
Strategic Government interventions together with donor support replicating
successful practices around the region in a consistent fashion will help
whilst empowering and skilling the needy with basic skills for income
generation |
| Gambia |
Creation of employment opportunities. |
| Germany |
Gov´t Policies should reflect the needs of today. |
| Ghana |
* Skills development * Government - private sector partnerships to
support small scale industries * Support for youth led enterprises and
business |
| GHANA |
Through a national conscious agenda where our national resources are
equitably distributed in terms of infrastructures and service delivery. |
| Ghana |
Skills training and relevant education of the youth |
| Ghana |
The only way is to make provision to the youth to have access to funds
to set up Entrepreneurial business on their own |
| Ghana |
A lot. 1. the development of human capital 2. the establishment of
market-driven industrialisation policies 3. the opening up of market
centres across a borderless West Africa 4. the construction of infrastructure
5. the deepening of our democracy among others |
| Ghana |
Training of employable skills in the polytechnic and the university,
Development and marketing of the local market. Development of entrepreneurial
skill. Good national policies. Example on Agriculture. Enforcement and
implementation of polices are the key determinant to all above. |
| Ghana |
Promote youth environmental entrepreneurship that would solve both
the economic and environmental problems. |
| Ghanaian |
Rural development- * Good road network * Adult education * Building
of silos to store food stuff from the rural communities * Starting up
vocational programs for the youth who are unemployed to get some kind
of vocation to do *Making access to funds for start ups to be less cumbersome
then it is currently *Policies should be formulated to avoid rural-urban
migration |
| Kenya |
Our environment and natural resources has what it takes to alleviate
poverty . Our role is to appreciate our environment and start protecting
and conserving through alternative livelihoods and also creation of business
opportunities. in agribusiness - we can dig bore holes and water harvesting
pans to ensure access to water for irrigation and can plant all year
round. the solution of poverty is on mother nature - we love her and
we use the resources sustainably ,everything will flourish. we change
our attitudes - on white collar jobs and spoil our hands, work hard and
we will reap the fruits. |
| Kenya |
Empower the youth will skills to develop their own ideas for employment
and move them away form expecting white collar jobs. The education system
we have has very little emphasis on entrepreneurship skills and this
should be fostered from an early age. |
| Kenya |
Provision of education on entrepreneurship. |
| Kenya |
Increase access to public goods and services on an equal basis. Most
parts of the country are marginalized consequently have the highest poverty
rates Improve security. Access to resources by communities and individuals
usually heavily compromised due to insecurity to certain parts of the
country Develop better mechanisms such as markets for agricultural produces,
easily accessible distribution channels to enable communities practicing
agriculture get a fair price for their produce Improve easy access to
credit and introduce a more effective regulatory framework for small
enterprises and businesses |
| Kenya |
Supporting small scale farmers with funds or insuring them against
perils improving health care systems to support hired labour power which
are inadequate at the times of need encourage private property rights
total policy implementation youth involvement in farming activities as
a business |
| Kenya |
Poverty can be alleviated when people have access to basic needs and
education. Needs like water still are a challenge to most Kenyans. |
| Kenya |
Encouraging young people to start they own businesses to bring them
income. provide young people in group with grant to start projects that
are sustainable |
| Kenya |
To promote entrepreneurship skills among youths and access to credit
on flexible terms |
| Kenya |
Construction of dams and Irrigation |
| Kenya |
Use of the presently available resources more efficiently and sustainably.
Use of modern technology in farming. Improving access to and the quality
of education in our learning institutions. |
| Kenya |
A campaign to reshape the mindset of the youths needs massive support.
Banks need to come up with funding programmes that r youth friendly.
General attitude towards commercial borrowing should be promoted especially
on Bank loans. |
| Kenya |
Use of more sustainable farming methods. Use of new technologies in
the farms as opposed to old methods. More employment opportunities should
be availed. Tackling corruption and impunity. Even distribution of resources
in all areas. |
| Kenya |
Empowering the youth Making it easier for young people to start small
enterprises A new generation of leadership is required |
| Kenya |
Empowering the Youth to be come self-sustaining and reduce their dependence
on politicians and government. |
| Kenya |
Getting young people more involved in participating in policies being
developed by the government. It is essential to get young people participating
in policy initiatives as young people are the majority of the population
and have the greatest potential to effect change in the society. |
| Liberia |
To empower people in the country, self Empowerment. |
| Liberia |
I would bluntly say that our leaders must demonstrate good governance,
transparency, equal distribution of resources and perhaps suffocate their
interest and be selfless. |
| Liberia |
We need committed leadership to face the hard facts and stop corruption
everywhere in Liberia. There need to be a robust system to overhaul Liberia
and Africa from poverty. |
| Macedonia |
- Better economic policy run by the state (subsidy aid to producer's
groups – especially women and youth – in order to stimulate them to start
their own businesses) - Improved social care on policy level - Combating
nepotism and politicization existing in |
| Malawi |
Youth should have access to education there is need for skills development
program to promote self employment |
| Malawi |
Promote entrepreneurship among the youth and vocational skills. Those
trained should be given start up capital to start off. The youth must
be exposed so that companies can easily employ them without demanding
2 - 3 years experience Govt must increase resource allocation to the
ministry of education especially in tertiary education so that many youth
should be able to complete their education. |
| Malawi |
By introducing soft loans to enable more people ESPECIALLY Youth to
start small scale business hence creating wealth and employment. - Intensifying
in |
| Malawi |
Create more employment areas. Help those who are the school drop outs
with start up capitals for business and for those who can go back to
school support to do that. |
| Malawi |
If more youth can be exposed vocational skills which may facilitate
safe employment. |
| Malawi |
Create a good working environment for the society at large |
| Malawi |
To create a lot job through skill and vocation skills which will be
free to even those that are not educated |
| Malawi |
Enhance trainings and provide livelihood skills to youth and provision
of resources for start up businesses. |
| Malawi |
Provision of loans among the youth and establishment of rural growth
centre. |
| Malawi |
Create more job opportunities and highier learning institutions which
can be accessed By many young people. |
| Malawi |
There is need to promote accessibility of high quality education standards.
Need to provide young people with entrepreneurship skills Promote youth
participation for development Promote access to quality Health services
create markets for the agricultural produce |
| Mali |
Only Condemns the corruption in all Africa. |
| Morocco |
Have a better education and invest more. |
| Namibia |
People should stop consuming alcohol! It needs to start with the government
putting down the rule to shut down all the bars, as these are in the
backyard of each house in each corner of Namibia. This is the main problem
we have in our country. Alcohol has led to all the problems the youth
are facing. And the government is ignoring this, yet they are aware of
this. With alcohol gone, all youth issues will be resolved! |
| Namibia |
Job creation and equal distribution of wealth |
| Namibia |
Rule out corruption, private sector should do more to share the burden
of the nation with the government and good old fashion love for one's
neighbour |
| Niger |
Politic program |
| Nigeria |
Empower the youths and make education as cheap as possible. also by
ensuring youth graduates are employed. |
| Nigeria |
Abstinence from corruption and good Governance |
| Nigeria |
We need a total reorientation of our citizens to understand theri obligation
to the nation and to fellow citizen,to aware of ther civic rights and
how to protect them |
| Nigeria |
Empowering the people |
| Nigeria |
Provide accomodations or youth in our country and provide jobs |
| Nigeria |
By listening to the youth ask them what they want. invest in them because
they are the future. |
| Nigeria |
We need good government that will cater for the needs of the citizens |
| Nigeria |
Empowerment of young people, self motivation of citizens and good governance |
| Nigeria |
more jobs, more youth empowerment shames, more loans to be readily
available to these youths |
| Nigeria |
Education in both rural and urban areas and also provision of job opportunities
for those that are qualified to work(literate) |
| Nigeria |
youth development and empowerment programme |
| Nigeria |
Good governance. Unity among the youth as they are relevant to the
poverty we are talking about. -educating the public most especially the
youth. |
| Nigeria |
Industrialization of the Agricultural sector and Manpower development.
Provision of basic amenities for rural dwellers and above all qualitative
technical education. |
| Nigeria |
More job opportunities should be provided and compulsory education
for all |
| Nigeria |
1. Reduce illiteracy to the barest minimum. 2. Create an enabling environment
for improved self-image and self-worth by encouraging dignity in labour..
3. Increase in minimum wage. 4. Develop a taxing system whereby the wealthy
one get to pay more since they benefit more from good infrastructure
and roads. |
| Nigeria |
Yes, among the millennium development goals in my country, eradication
of extreme poverty is top on the list. many people live below one dollar
a day. the first thing that can be done is: 1. education.- which is most
important. knowledge is power. 2. job creation by the government 3. financing
of good business ideas of prospective entrepreneur by the government
4. providing skill acquisition centres for community people. |
| Nigeria |
Until the government realizes that they need to cut down on their overhead
cost, we won't make that much progress. Just recently the Central Bank
on Nigeria Governor of Nigeria declare that 25% of the Nations budget
is spent on legislators. They earn so much, one of the highest paid in
the world. why? There has to be a re-organization in the systems and
structure of the Nigerian government so that resources will get to the
grassroots. We have the right channels but people in charge are not using
it for what it is meant for. Nigeria is a wealthy nation, we just need
to respect human right and give to every man what is due. Also, our leaders
should have a nation-building mentality. let them all strive to make
the nation better, rather than striving to earn outrageous salaries +
benefits. |
| Nigeria |
Provide employment for all |
| Nigeria |
Create more opportunities for youth |
| Nigeria |
Improved and all - inclusive, compulsory and free educational opportunity
at all levels |
| Nigeria |
Provide marketable skills match with adequate grant or loan and mentoring
services Establish more company of factory Government to reduce tariffs/tax
paid by established company's to enable them employ more youths establish
more skills acquisition centres and provide funding to NGOs with service
or facilities to train youths |
| Nigeria |
Effective poverty alleviation programmes |
| Nigeria |
Provision of functional education to young people and the election
of credible leaders |
| Nigeria |
Provision of entrepreneurial skills and start up grant to young people
. |
| Nigeria |
Reduce corruption |
| Nigeria |
A lot which I cannot itemise here. but , we have countries that have
been able to reduce the poverty rate in their country. Nigeria government
should copy their policy. |
| Nigeria |
Encouraging entrepreneurialism |
| Nigeria |
youth Empowerment, women empowerment, exploration of more natural resources
other than oil. Agriculture and creation of new job. Our leaders should
stop receiving foreign loans and concentrate more on generating funds
from our rich natural resources. |
| Nigeria |
Increase employment opportunity, support those that have great business
ideas, stop embezzling public funds, reach a truce with international
banks by their refusal to encourage fraud, ... |
| Pakistan |
Removal of the corrupt government and instalment of government that
is more sincere to people |
| Philippines |
Study well as a student , be a good citizens |
| Rwanda |
Creation jobs for youth, stability in country, growth the entrepreneur
skills |
| Rwanda |
Employment creation and support to the private sector |
| Saudi Arabia and United States of America |
More co-op models for sustainable living, universal access to education
and government sponsored uplift programs focused on resources to develop
and support an innovative, entrepreneurial mindset. |
| Senegal |
Strengthen youth education and create the means for financiers to support
Youth Activity |
| Senegal |
Better governance Develop entrepreneurship |
| Sierra Leone |
The Problem of the youth must be addressed by the youth. Educational
empowerment and entrepreneurship skills development can be very useful
in the process of alleviating poverty. Young people must stand up to
the task and take responsibility now for a better future. |
| Sierra Leone |
To provide job opportunities and open door to international investors
and the government should also embark on self funding projects that will
help to raise fund to develop her economy |
| Sierra Leone |
Lots of entrepreneurial skills training should be embarked on considering
the our development growth and infrastructural capacity. we do not have
what it takes now to have 40% of our population working in offices or
doing highly trained work. we need to direct our focus and based them
now on skills development and vocational training that will enable young
people to either be self employed or can easily get job in the labour
market. |
| Sierra Leone |
Prioritization of Agriculture, Increase in the budget of health and
Sanitation and the increase in the education sector |
| Sierra Leone |
Government to try to mark the MDG's by 2015 |
| Somalia |
EDUCATING THE people and providing them THE skills and knowledge of
creating entrepreneurship - combating THE drug abuse, HIV/AIDS -Human
right promotion |
| Somalia |
To alleviate poverty local NGO who are working on sustainable developmental
activities should be supported and bring peace and security, bring good
governance and educate the youth |
| Somalia |
To make a mobilization through the communities in order to invest with
their property farms and lands and to create a job opportunity. |
| Somalia |
Well there can be a lot to do about the poverty in my country. first
people needs a basic education. |
| Somalia |
Creation job skill, and training for the community through productive
sector and natural resource in the country. |
| Somalia |
It's clear because every body know the current situation in Somalia
and still the people are suffered to fled their homes and find and another
place to survive their lives |
| South Africa |
By creating more jobs By taking effort to be entrepreneurs |
| South Africa |
Considering our countries background of apartheid I think what we need
as a country is something that is so easy to undermine SELF AWARENESS-
WHO WE ARE- WHAT WE NEED AND HOW TO GET IT. because during the apartheid
era our minds were seriously damage black people in south Africa don't
believe in themselves, government is trying to put systems in place but
the people are failing to access them because of they don't believe in
themselves. people still want to be told what to do and how to do it
they don't have the sense of initiating things for themselves that is
esteem problem |
| South Africa |
Develop programs that empower the people to break the cycle of poverty.
Currently our government's and other humanitarian organisations provides
hands out to people, which will create dependency. we should be teaching
people to do things on their own and own their development. |
| South Africa |
To employ people regardless of experience if they have education To
support young business |
| South Africa |
Education on practical skills, Fairtrade, economic growth acceleration
and fair distribution. |
| South Africa |
Far greater educational reach - people need to become more literate.
Also, South Africa needs to adopt a more Asset based community development
approach so that people don't become dependant on state hand-outs. |
| Sudan |
There should be institutions and schools to first of all comprehend
the true meaning of poverty and how people suffer it, justice should
be everywhere around the country |
| Sudan |
Equal distribution of wealth and power |
| Swaziland |
Empowerment of young people this way economically |
| Tanzania |
1. Improve basic education Vocational training programmes 2. Improve
infrastructure to enable self employment 3. Supporting young people for
provision of loans |
| Tanzania |
Education Employment Peoples participation in national building |
| Tanzania |
Have a strong independent government to develop strong infrastructures. |
| Tanzania |
Encourage investments, internal and external and provision of micro-credits
to young people. |
| Tanzania |
To have a right and good government which cares its people, which distributes
the resources equally, the balance between gender in the system with
the eye to solving domestic violence, increasing civic education, highlighting
various concepts in social transformation by having social developers.
Reducing high rate of unemployment the greatest of all..clean politics,
good governance and good government which consists of the entire society
regards of their status. |
| The Gambia |
Supporting government policies |
| The Gambia |
Let the leaders input good government, freedom of right, good democracy
and political views..No violence against women and young people. |
| The Gambia |
1. provide necessary training and education for youth 2. support financial
youth innovation and projects |
| Togo |
We have to promote strongly entrepreneurial education and this way
make available a fund to help entrepreneurial initiatives. A particular
accent must be put on community voluntary. |
| Tunisia |
Real projects. involvement of all stakeholders. real investments |
| Uganda |
To carryout a thorough needs assessment and implement projects depending
on the community needs that just proposing any project that is not applicable
to the really community need/poverty status. Invest in civil society
organization to undertake grassroots poverty alleviation projects since
it is there heartfelt mandate to serve the needy other than allocating
all funds to Gov't that is corrupt to the maximum. |
| Uganda |
Boost agriculture, education and health |
| Uganda |
Entrepreneurship skills trainning. better methods of farming. change
the education systemm which is more theoratical other than practical. |
| Uganda |
Change the government. introduce a practical system of education subsidise
essential commodities or even free at that,ie education introduce corruption
fighting measures introduce entrepreneur projects for the youth because
they make up 78% of the population |
| Uganda |
Skills training for the youth both the graduates and the drop outs
loans as start up capital for youth and women groups |
| Uganda |
Fight corruption, this needs to be done immediately.
But since more than 50% of our government seems to be reaping from
lands that they have
not sowed, I think the people need to bring it to light, and stop the
famous slogan "for God and my Stomach" derived from our motto "For God
and My Country". Division (not of labour) but of the people (tribal division),
truly an enemy to Unity, which is a gift denied by many, by the closed
mindedness of "I came alone to this world, and I will leave alone" |
| Uganda |
Reducing corruption and embezzlement of government funds |
| Uganda |
Set of data bank and know about resources in terms of human resources |
| Uganda |
Provide enough information on opportunities to the youth. |
| Zambia |
Empowering youths with life skills Job creation
Equal distribution of wealth between the rich & poor. By putting up
manufacturing companies so that we can export other products not relying
only on copper. By taking
advantage of the tourism potential in the country there by earning the
so much needed foreign exchange. Taking the leaders (government) to task
so that everyone benefit from the country's abundant resources or national
cake. |
| Zambia |
Poverty in our country can be alleviated by reaching out to the young
people and empower them with knowledge for sustainable development and
entrepreneurship for they are the future leaders of tomorrow. To be able
to assist gifted underprivileged students an equal opportunity to compete
favourably for limited college/career opportunities and help them break
out of their vicious chain of poverty through scholarships and also,
alleviate poverty through the promotion of education and entrepreneurship.
Our goal is to empower citizens of Zambia and better their well-being,
hence poverty alleviation can be through the promotion of education and
entrepreneurship. With the technological advancement, it can enable citizens
to share the world of computers to the rural areas and enable the rural
community to become computer literate. This will allow them to meet the
technological and business demands to operate with the corporate world
as they attain their skill as a result of a direct education/training
to direct employment outcome. In all sectors such as agriculture, Health,
Education E.T.C |
| Zambia |
More partnerships with youths across Africa |
| Zambia |
A lot needs to be done to alleviate poverty in Zambia, reduce corrupt
practices, low youths take part in national affaires, educate more youth,
create more employment opportunities, empower youths wit certain projects
etc |
| Zimbabwe |
Provide income generating activities for communities as well as teach
them on good and sound entrepreneurship skills and provide loans at low
interest rates to be better able to support the poor to access this service
which has deliberately bottle necked for the benefit of the few |
| Zimbabwe |
Political stability, agriculture could be more productive/ restored
to former levels of operation. |
| Zimbabwe |
There are so many people with different talents. If given chances to
showcase their talents, Africa will go far. If we wait for the Government
to give us everything, we will remain poor as there is too much load
on the shoulders of our Government to lift and manage. BUT, the Government
must put in place a favourable playground to enable us to realise growth.
Some of the regulations that are in place today do not encourage entrepreneurship. |
| Zimbabwe |
Agriculture, having Youth Banks as Africa Speaks I can present a paper
on that |
| Zimbabwe |
The end of Corruption Better employment opportunities |
| |
|
| Q28. If you
are involved in Research and Development please describe the challenges
faced. |
Answers |
| Finances Transport Books |
| Not
much involved but wish to. Aas an organisation presently we were
initiating to conduct research to find out the challenges of the
youth
in our community so that we can have programmes that are relevant to
the youth in the community. |
| Basically funding |
| 1. institutional weakness (of the organization
I work in), 2. low level of understanding by the community towards
such activities, 3. considering
R & D as another area of lucrative resource, and confining participation
to very limited & 'ineffective' people, |
| Lack of capital and gadgets for sensitization |
| Cultural practices and resistance to change has been a challenge .
In most cases you have to reason at their level and in their language
for them to understand and work closely (participatory approach) to achieve
results. |
| Lack of adequate and required information due to religious and ethnic
barriers,lack of funds and volunteers. |
| I am involved in moral development, this I believe will strengthen
ethics and other practices leading to hard work, fairness, kindness. |
| Make the youths sensible so that i can work together with them |
| Luck of information and ability to access the ones available |
| Support from government and stakeholders. Sometime the financial support
to carry out the process is always a challenge. |
| There are many dificulties but to name few, the lack of research materials
such as books and the ability of people to relate information to you
as researcher becomes hard to me. |
| Limited social services in the community. Despite
the positive development in education sector, it still faces a number
of difficulties which continue
to undermine the full realization of the expected benefits on the quality
and efficiency of education service delivery. These includes the continued
prevalence of poverty, diseases especially HIV/AIDS, capacity building
and trainings. I found out that most of OVC could absent them selves
due to poor health, lack of interest and long distances to the schools
so you find that 77.8% OVC supported by COTFONE come from far distances.
Although there is achievement in reducing the prevalence of HIV in the
communities of COTFONE operation, its prevention and control faced a
number of difficulties namely; limited accessibility to and affordability
of services and due to limited resources which made it difficult for
COTFONE to reach the PWDs with awareness about preventive mechanism of
HIV/AIDS mismatch between knowledge and behaviour. Here you find that
over 75% of the mothers attending antenatal clinics, knew the risk of
PMTCT, only 30.2% were counselled and only 15% took the HIV test which
showed that women cited fear of stigma in case of positive results and
being traumatized if seen by the community members attending the service
and eventually breaking their marriages the same applies to men. Limited
resources. Though we try our level best to reach the stakeholders, staff
and volunteers resourcefully, there are still inadequate resources for
example, in transport facilitation, human resources. These are major
constraints to scaling up the organization programs / activities so due
to that some of the organization programs failed to succeed as hoped
by the implementers for example community campaign advocacy on health
issues it lacked a number of qualified personnel and the few who were
there could not reach all the communities and during VCT program the
materials to be used by the implementers (health workers) and other volunteers
was not enough due to limited financial resources to cater for the bigger
number of clients who responded for HIV testing. Sustainability of community
volunteers is still a problem. Since these volunteers come from their
local villages and most of them are peasant farmers so when the organization
involves them in its programmes to offer the voluntary service to other
members in the communities definitely their family survival cannot be
met. This constitute to sustainability of the community volunteers by
disengaging them in full participation of the organization activities. |
| Youth Empowerment |
| Money, skill, and training |
| Limited funds Limited opportunities to share research findings Lack
of an easily accessible repository for information. Most research findings
are locked up in research institutions, universities and therefore little
practical application on the ground |
| most of the agricultural activities which is the backbone of our country
are undertaken by mostly women without the youth involvement at all stages
most of the agricultural activities are small scale which is for subsistence
needs only lack of proper policies to support development initiatives
governance and corruption in the sectors involving top ranked government
officials hence partial implementation |
| Research has little funding from the government and heavily relies
on foreign money like grants. There is the challenge of having educated
African researchers being able to do research and be successful. Our
educational centres do not really promote research among students rather
they just concentrate on general education. |
| Not easy to get financial means for projects Lack of infrastructures
and facilities for research |
| Unemployment |
| Lack of information from the government Illiteracy poverty reluctance
of partners |
| Lack of security lack of financial lack of materials (Buildings, computers,
cars,....) |
| Create job for youth, develops policies for jobs and work, growth infrastructure
for youth live in rural places, |
| It's all about limitation of access to resources needed for it intenet
cost, its slow and poor connection, well organized liberary is nit accessible
unless you go some university( if it is lucky) |
| Funding prospects are limited. |
| Lack of understanding of respondents (humans), funding |
| Shortage of funds to undertake research and development (materials,
transport, subsistence allowances). There is limited support from Non
Governmental Organizations, academic institutions such as universities,
hospitals and other institutions of training. |
| High illiteracy rates among the people, Low levels of awareness and
insufficient funds to run the studies |
| Young people living with HIV , unemployment and poverty |
| Language barrier un cooperative behavior of some respondents limited
funds |
| Lack of resources lack of sufficient funds |
| There is challenges in terms of funding for various activities |
| There are a lot of challenges, however, like I stated earlier, the
problem begins with us as young people not being willing to take responsibility
rather we prefer spending time to cast blames on our leaders for the
past. Young people's mind need to be transformed, helping them to believe
that they can make the difference only with a little TRY. Drug Abuse
is another challenge etc. I would like to elaborate on these if I am
given the opportunity. |
| Lack of finances |
| Lack of government support for youth development programme |
| Poor awareness among the communities |
| No government support what so ever. - the public don't want to accept
you unless you have the government support. |
| I am involved in Policy Research on Internet Governance and ICTs policy
in Burundi via DIPLOFOUNDATION. Challenges 1) Youth skills 2) Shortage
of Technologies or Internet tools to publish Research finding or results |
| Actually I'm searcher on my master degree, and
I'm member Founder of Youth for New Africa association that is for
research on Africa affairs,
but we don't get any financial for our researches, I tried to get training
in any organizations in Africa because my major is African political & economic
science to approve my experience, but I didn't get. |
| First challenges we faced is the security, and you can't continue your
own duty free so you may faced someone or something obstacle with your
activities. |
| Due to the fact that many researches conducted but to in place, peoples
are resistant to give information. local authorities are not willing
to cooperate government polices and strategies are not shared |
| Problem of funding agency No easy access of information |
| the high rate of illiteracy and the access to good road especially
people living in the provinces |
| From what I have learned from my personal experience and my engagement
in researches made nationally and locally, there is a challenge in access
to first hand data and transparency. Any individual or organization who
like to conduct a research is often required to work closely with local
governments and officials that in return affect the out comes of the
research. |
| 1. Lack of research instrument/equipment. 2. Lack of stable power supply. |
| I'm involved in Research and Development by my academic formation and
also by my associative activities (ONG JVE) - For my studies, I took
part in studies on the consequences of the poverty and the degradation
of the environment on pubic health. The results of this study were presented
and the recommendations were made to the populations and local authorities
of the city for the reduction of poverty and the improvement of the living
conditions of these communities. - Our NGO JVE also made a study in a
community rural in order to appreciate the vulnerability of a rice grower
community vis-a-vis of the climate change and help them to reduce their
vulnerability. - JVE also fights against deforestation and makes the
promotion of renewable energies in rural areas. |
| Funding is a major challenge. |
| I'm involved in Environmental civil society since 3 years. |
| The data and statistic |
| I have never been involve in such |
| When you need information is not easy to get them |
| The major challenge is funds to do the research |
| there are no proper records, the officers in charge most of the time
refuse to give out information with a notion that it might haunt them
of their hideous activities, some of the records are cooked giving a
misrepresentation of what the actual situation is. |
| When you are doing a research and Development you meet problems like
being harassed, lack of transport and bad season/weather |
| Lot of challenges, no resource centres, no internet, no books and the
space is not created for good research work in Liberia. |
| Like of access material and financial constrains. |
| Funding. |
| Funding |
| No enough and accurate data. The culture of giving solutions based
on research is not yet developed. |
| Having access to investors for the small NGO's projects in Morocco.
Lack of follow up of some projects for some Moroccan NGOs. |
| Those who have already worked in areas that I intend to improve tend
to resist and close doors for us youngsters. They don't believe that
we have the capacity to do better than them and they look down upon our
requests. For example I want to introduce an initiative that will eradicate
road accidents by 100%, they tell me that it's impossible. I tell them
that I have driven for 19years accident free using a very simple road
accident prevention recipe that I intend to share with the nation and
they tell me I am mad. So this kind of attitude will not take us far
but will demotivate us. We need to be listened to and given a chance. |
| The big challenge faced is lack of government support and lack of funds
from donors and well wishers |
| Many problem around one of it those who work for the government to
get they are salary every month so if they are parent it s difficult
to send yours children to school because there are in privet school or
for those who are in public the teachers don t go too because they didn't
t receive they are salary too |
| Accessing data especially from government institutions at the local
level |
| Limited funding |
| Lack of facilitation |
| Funding is sometimes an issue, but the bigger issue is nepotism and
corruption, where the funded money is used for other purposes. |
| The research I have been involved are linked to my education but nevertheless
common challenges were accessibility, non compliance and finance |
| I am faced with the problem of research materials and difficult access
to information. |
| Information and participation |
| I am not involved. |
| Lack of support and appreciation of where we want to go |
| threats from the Central intelligence interference by politicians Lack
of cooperation due to fear of victimisation |
| financial and material challenges |
| Lack of knowledge for people to give adequate information towards what
do people or young people want. |
| The challenges I face is that people some time didn't want to give
proper information about their environment or even their communities
which can't help we the field workers. As you know we depend on the information
given to us during the research, the sources of information will help
us and make work easy for the young people and the country it self. |
| Poor or lack of interest by the target populations and poor government
attitude to data by researchers in my country |
| Lack of funding |
| Lack of data, poor cooperation from the public, finance, etc |
| In research and development the exact and measurable facts are always
challenging. The means is also a great obstacle. A research on a gradual
dry off lake without a first hand information of the causes, the exact
data and information from custodian are always contradictory. If cause
by degradation and the solution is to regenerate forest for water retention.
To identify the actors and to convince the people to accept the project
for community development is always an obstacle. The community is aware
that there is problem but are they willing and prepare to accept the
development ,that is a great challenge to a researcher who have identified
a problem and solution but lack collaboration. Execution of development
is another major problem face due to mismanagement and lack of follow
up. |
| Inadequate info and failure to implement the findings even money to
conduct the exercise this ends up compromising with the quality of work. |
| Lack of Finance. Ignorance from the people. In most society illiteracy |
| The lack of funding actually hinders research and development in Africa. |
| Problem of tangible data and information from public services |
| Lack of development feed back for most of the research are just left
on paper so people/respondents are discouraged to give right information,
lack of enough facilities..allowances, research tools and the intention
the research must be community based and revealed to them. The ideological
consciousness of the researchers must be very high. |
| In Nigeria a, their is no functional research institute. what we have
are quarks. when government does not encourage research at the grassroots
level, how will the institute function effectively? there so many history
of dead brains. people who have a lot of ideas but need just few research,
no government nor private individuals to help. |
| Retrieving information and data |
| People are illiterate, uneducated, they lack basic funds to begin their
own businesses, they lack skills to implement effective business solutions,
and HIV/Aids is a growing concern as it has lead to a large number of
orphan and vulnerable children - I speak of these challenges as these
are the ones faced in the rural area wherein I reside. |
| No trust in young people, no access to information, no means to conduct
field work |
| Poor infrastructure -insecurity -lack of resources |
| Q32. If 'Yes'
can you give examples? |
Answers |
| Not anymore because now we have programs for women empowerment that
seek to address the gender imbalance. |
| Politics, traditional omen, matrimonial violence, d right of not being
heard... |
| Lack of women participation in decision-making positions--i.e. politics,
workforce senior level management positions. Sexual harassment in streets/public
life rampant. Women being forced to conform to conservative dress for
social acceptance. Social acceptance of domestic violence. |
| Works in home |
| The UN Charter of having a 50% representation in parliament is still
a pipe dream because its still believed that a woman's place is in the
kitchen. (There are a few women parliamentarians? There is only one party
out of the the roughly 15 political parties headed by a woman. There
are a few women who are full cabinet ministers. |
| Women
are dscriminated against in every area of decision making process and
practices in Nigeria - it is just a gain saying that women are been
given opportunity but when it comes to practicality its not so. |
| Our culture is still very patriarchal where women are still viewed
as second rate. Some of the cultural practices that still marginalize
women are still practiced like FGM, and land ownership for women is still
frowned at. |
| No equal payment for the same job with male labour division is high |
| Remember !! we have policies not to discriminate women. but mostly
see while women became discriminate in many ways it is not very bad as
before. furthermore, the most discriminated person is women with disability
in all places and level. |
| Salary levels in private and public sector and the illusion of inclusion. |
| Women and child abuse |
| I'm currently working on a task team that deals
with force marriges"ukuthwala",
where young girls are forced in marriage as part of the cultural practices.
However the country is making good progress on gender equity. |
| Women being beaten by their husbands when there is any misunderstanding
in the family |
| The access to equal work opportunity and equal representation of participation
are among several women discrimination. |
| They are married at young age and not allowed to own property in their
names they are allowed to attend schools only after men had been supported
they cannot be allowed to vie for parliamentary seat with success because
they are considered weaker sex |
| We are still living in a society that is quite male dominated especially
in the political side. Though we have a number of female politicians
but they don't make up half of the composition. |
| -YES! Almost every woman faces discrimination in life who ever she
is. The society is unwilling to accept gender equity and inequality.
Let alone those uneducated and leading primitive life in rural areas,
women who are educated and believed to claim they |
| Women one not discriminated, in case that, they are found at least
every where at all the levels, such as in the parliament, senate, government,
parliament of youth, and even in all high schools and universities,,
girls rare involved |
| The representation of women in general in making important business
decisions of the country is low in the economy, it is important to find
quality women occupy high positions in public and private companies,
in general, women are oppressed sexual subjects to access to employment
and even down to low return; Once married in polygamous tradition, they
are the property of their husbands, he may dispose as it sees fit can
exercise its power to violence , marital rape, but no law can actually
prosecute him for his actions. the woman is considered a partner of household
and reproductive health and has no right to work no matter the level
of education obtained in the home, woman has no right to give his views
on walking the household and in society, when women are arrested because
they were walking in the street in mini-skirt or trousers, they are beaten
and detained, raped on the field, tortured |
| Only the law is in place the practice is still they do discriminated.
They are disfavoured from education, health, and other human needs as
a result of htp, community beliefs, crimes, and low law enforcement. |
| The new constitution has provided affirmative action to empower women
in leadership. Mostly was due to cultural and socialization process |
| Not equally allowed to participate in politics and the likes |
| In some communities women are still inferior by men |
| Not allowed to own property few participate in politics have no right
to say no to sex |
| Women are still not seen and heard |
| Women are not allowed to work (to be gainfully employed) eg, in the
Northern part of the country |
| There is a very low rate of participation of women in our political
system because most of them are sticking to the usual saying in the country
that politics is a dirty game and so therefore its for men. some culture
also believe that women are not supposed to talk among men |
| From the family level for instance , most of them are not given fully
chance to participate in decision making . |
| If a family cannot afford to send all their children to school it is
usually the girl child that does not receive an education. |
| has no equal right than man in participating and decision making they
are also the victims of harmful traditional practice |
| Yes in certain instances like our vice president. She is being ignored
and not exposed as the president feels she may utilize that to win the
favour of Malawians and eventually win the next presidential elections
in 2014 |
| The military. |
| Culturally, man are the major culprit .-the 2 work in formal office
during the day but on getting home the woman is expected to know all
about children, supper and house keep as the man idles in the lounge
waiting for beverage/supper to be served. |
| In leadership access to quality education domestic violation decision
making |
| Women used to have a quota in the Parliament. There were only 3 women
Ministers and now one. They are discriminated in issues related to divorce.
Sexual harassment is also another major thing, were women walking in
the streets hear words almost all the times. |
| In recruitment, appointments and also at the village level. |
| Education, tradition and religion |
| In POLITICS and RELIGION. |
| Out of 36 cabinet ministers only five are women holding ministries
that are not even heard of |
| here is GBV in several forms ranging from verbal assaults to battering.
Most decision making positions in companies, ministries are headed by
men not women. most young girls are sent off to early marriages and used
to pay off their father's debts n some situations. |
| The women in my country did not get the same education with the boys,
for the sake of traditional barrier, and they did not get a free and
fare elections in political participation in the country. |
| Women are very poorly represented in decision-making levels. Families
and social roles do not allow them to assert |
| No easy access to education No easy access to employment No equal right
in property ownership |
| Only few women have political seats |
| In the military. |
| Zambian women face discrimination in the area of inheritance. Husbands
are traditionally the heads of families in Zambia. They have sole parental
authority and make most of the important household decisions, including
those regarding the use of contraception. In the event of divorce following
a legal marriage, the courts grant child custody in the best interests
of the children. In the case of separation after a customary marriage,
the children typically stay with the father. |
| For the same work, men are more remunerated than women - when women
civil servant die, their husband and their children don't profit from
any advantage and assistance, simply because their are women - In rural
areas, women don't have right to have ground |
| 1. the political circles, where it is a tussle for them to even hold
political offices. often times, the men have said that a woman will never
rule the country because they are unfit for the position. 2. at work
places, where in some organizations women are not allowed to head some
departments 3. and finally, in some cultures that believe that the place
of a woman is in the kitchen and girl children are a complete waste of
time educating. |
| Educating the girl child in some cultures (Northern part of Nigeria)
is not allowed In politics, women are not encouraged and supported. Politics
is male dominated. |
| More on the feeling you have when you are a leader . |
| 1) Women are discriminated in political process. There are still few
women elected in positions in Nigeria 2) Women are not given a voice
in decision making |
| Women are raped, battered and sexually exploited at their jobs. |
| Some NGO's in our country women are less elected in high positions
as compared to men. this is common even in Gvt |
| Women still have cultural barriers, education is low and participation
in decision making is heavily challenged by male counterparts at all
levels. this is no govt but cultural problem. |
| Women never go out and work beside Mens because of traditional beliefs. |
| Especially in the Northern part of Nigeria, the Girl - Child is denied
Education by some parents who do not believe the Girl - Child should
receive western education. |
| women who are IV positive Women who seeks elective posts |
| There are goldenly written policies, articles of constitutions, laws
etc, inconsideration of about 65% the total population uneducated, it
is not practically implemented. But there is commitment from the government
and stakeholders side. The problem is in the community and at family
level. |
| In rural areas, they have no rights. Their work is to take care of
the husband and the kids, In many urban areas, women are beaten by their
husband. |
| They didn't get equal accesses to education, Work..... |
| Un equal access to education and training leading to un equal opportunity
for gainful employment Deep-rooted traditional practices favouring boys
Gender based violence at home, in school and at work places |
| because cultural believes |
| • They are not fairly represented in political hierarchies • Gender
based violence against women • Lack of equity and equality |
| All of the proper legislation is there but more needs to be done to
change the mindset and behaviour of the society. |
| 1) Honour killings 2) not given due inheritance |
| Lack of gender equality, Lack of right to property |
| Women have been perceived or made to understand that, they should be
confined in the kitchen and the keeping of the home. This is mainly due
to the cultural setting which we came from or been associated with. But
as society is now dynamic, we hope with the formulation of the Youth
policies and technological development the youth and other stakeholders
would now appreciate the role of women in our society and hence encourage
their participation in certain areas. |
| 30 percent quote of AU Protocol on Women's Rights not yet been ratified |
| Life is like a battle. You need to fight it yourself. Life is also
all about choices. |
| Women are sidelined in terms of decision making and other cultural
beliefs make women second hand decision makers |
| Beating of women's by their husbands and ask young girls to stop school
for marriage purpose which is part of discrimination against women's. |
| Lack of access to education and obnoxious cultural practices |
| There have been big improvements over the years but women still face
discrimination in some work places in terms of pay. |
| There is still some discrimination against women in Kenya. This is
experienced more in rural areas where women are not given the same opportunities
as men. In the government there is also a tendency for the senior positions
to be taken up by men with women coming below or as deputies. |
| Having no access to financial benefits |
| Women don't have or inherit land or landed property. Lack access to
loan because of lack of collateral. Poor opportunity to participate in
politics and leadership |
| Despite the giant stride made Government to support women rights and
women participation in decision making, they still suffer from FGM, force
marriages, parent prefer sending boys to school to girls.. This I think
is discriminatory |
| The language used against them still indicated that, they not fully
acquired their status. |
| Many |
| Yes I am a women scientist and I have been discriminated in my job.
I trained as a petroleum Geologist under the Cameroon Government Scholarship
20 years ago. I could not work in the field simply because I am a woman.
AU should make sure such discrimination as reduced. Women Can Play a
very critical role in Africa's Development. I am a Pan Africanist and
I have been doing my own part. |
| Yes because family inheritance is only reserved to men only |
| No respect for them both local and federal level |
| Women are taken as incapable of taking the leading positions and making
the big decisions I believe its more because of our culture which says
a man is a head for example the situation with our presidency where our
president chose his brother as his successor in the party for 2014 elections
whilst he has a deputy who is a woman and the party spokesperson made
a statement that the country is not ready for a female president |
| Only few women participates in the decision making of my country.(less
than 105) |
| Decision making in issues of the family |
| Low
number of women on decision-making positions - unequal access to education
(Especially amongst rural girls) |
| Women have no rights to own property like land - are denied loans since
they no security or property - less educated, boys are more preferred
than girls |
| Q35. If 'Yes' please describe what you do? |
Answers |
| I Advocate on the Rights of people and make sure that the human rights
is given to every body in the country. |
| I was doing my internship last year. |
| I work for a Youth Development organisation that I have founded is
called Colour My World Youth Development. Our objective is to empower
young people with a positive life style characterised by self confidence,
clear personal identity and motivated to handle peer pressure and rise
beyond economic and social limitations such as poverty, drug abuse and
HIV/AIDS. |
| I am involved in an association called IAAS, international association
of students in agriculture and related sciences. presently, I am the
Africa Regional Director. at my local level, I support my committee to
bring in new members who will discover the beauty of agriculture and
get actively involved in it. |
| I organise teenagers once in a while and I talk to them on morals,
I also teach them how to be self independent financially... It is meant
to be monthly but challenges has reduces the number of times we meet |
| Previously gave trainings for members of the
Addis Ababa youth association & also
gave training for electoral observers of the organization some years
back. currently, I am looking for other opportunities. |
| Mainly with children, and mentoring youth. |
| HIV / AIDS counsellor, peer educator, youth conference speaker etc |
| I participate in university girls club , students union and environmental
club |
| Training the trainers workshop for youth women and children. Work with
the united nation information center to propagate the ideals of the UN.
Work with human right information network and train people on skill acquisition
and empowerment. |
| Working to support children and youth living in the slums to develop
their talents so as to be able to realise self empowerment. This has
been as a result of the huge number of children and youth who cannot
continue with school for lack of school fees and have nothing to do and
are easily lured to drug abuse, crime and prostitution. The programs
we run aim at showing them that they have skills they can use to care
for themselves despite lacking formal education. our program is on www.uwezolifeskills.com |
| I am doing voluntary to give awareness and motivate them deaf women
and men to be self employed and self esteem. it enable them to keep themselves
from harmful practices.. |
| Human rights and development organization, named SONAD, we make trainings
on human rights, gender, development, and non violence, |
| I most recently volunteered at a Women's Resource Centre in Rabat,
Morocco through the Cross Cultural Solutions study abroad program facilitating
ESL discussion groups. |
| I am a girl guide guider with the Girl Guides Association of Namibia |
| I chair the board of directors in a youth serving NGO |
| I founded a youth run organisation that teaches Batswana about the
MDG's and how best we as a Nation can archive them, we are also involved
a lot with educating the Youth of Botswana on International issues and
try to get their voices to international forums |
| I volunteer with Special Olympics, training people with physical or
mental challenges in athletics and soccer My career is also considered
as voluntary work. I teach the bible and help wherever I can spiritually,
physically. As a postgraduate I help with their college work and befriend
whoever needs a friend |
| As chairman of an youth association for solidarity and development. |
| I serve on various community structures, where I actively participate.
I am a member of the Eshowe Community Youth Development initiative which
seeks to identify young people in rural communities and connect them
with opportunities. Visit children's homes with friends on a regular
basis to assist any how. |
| Assisting young people to be aware of various opportunities Directing
different youth Projects |
| Coordinator for Iduka microloans corporation, an organisation which
promote post secondary education by offering scholarships to students |
| Mentoring Teaching community schools |
| I work with young people engaging them with the community development
through voluntary work, skills development and environmental issues.
check www.intaward.org |
| I do involve with youth led initiatives on human rights education,
peace building, conflict resolution as well as promoting sustainable
development among youth in Liberia with the Network of African Youth
for Development. |
| To mention some of my voluntary experiences 1. I have worked in Ethiopian
Revenues and customs Authority on introducing the newly started tax collection
system through finger prints. 2. Successfully participated as a trainer
on good governance, coordinated by Gulele Sub-city administration, the
youth and sport office in 2008 and awarded Certificate of appreciation.
3. I have recruited and organized volunteers who participated for the
successful completion of the 16th African Athletics championship which
held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from 30th to 4th may 2008. 4.I have successfully
accomplished the youth social mobilization program for volunteer activities
which held 2008.coordinated by Addis Ababa youth and sport bureau , Addis
Ababa youth federation. |
| Muddu Yisito Kayinga is from Uganda, East Africa.
He is a child/youngster Rights Activist and development practitioner
in addition to his specialization
in education, advocacy, administration and management, and counselling
.Yisito has studied various courses in Information and communication
technology, Public administration and management, organization development,
human rights advocacy, community development, youth development, peer
education, sexual reproductive health, guidance and counselling, resource
mobilization and monitoring and evaluation. He is the current Executive
Director for Community Transformation Foundation Network (COTFONE), He
brings seven years of experience working with underprivileged young people
and communities on issues related to appropriate education, community
based health, poverty alleviation, environmental conservation, human
rights and gender issues and volunteer service across the globe. Yisito
also works as a development consultant specializing in sustainable rural
development with Community Welfare Services (COWESER-Uganda) and Children’s
Sure House (CSH), both are national NGOs working in the areas of health,
education and community development closely working with there partners;
USADF, Comhlámh, Peace Corps, Livingstone, Government of Uganda, and
the US and Europe in implementing Education, Health and community development
initiatives across the country. Yisito has been highly active and involved
in vulnerable children and youth and education, health, rural economic
development and human rights initiatives and networks. He is the founder
of Community Transformation Foundation Network (COTFONE) a relief, advocacy
and development not-for-profit, non-government organization formed with
a mandate to mobilize and work with young people to develop themselves,
by addressing their HIV/AIDS, Adolescent Sexual Reproductive health,
and education, vocational and economic needs. He has been in the forefront
in the rolling out of free basic quality education and life sustaining
skills training to Orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) and rural financial
services to the HIV/AIDS rural poor especially women ,linking the underprivileged
young people and communities with COTFONE. Yisito was nominated as East
African Millennium candle campaign Ambassador as an acknowledgement to
his successful contribution to raising awareness about “United Nations’
Millennium Development Goals,2015”. Yisito has been invited to represent
the underprivileged young people and communities and COTFONE in a number
of international meetings, seminars ,congress, and forums including International
scientific conference on technology for Development organized by UNESCO
in February 2010, Lausanne, Switzerland; Regional MDGs forum organized
by AIESEC international in March 2010, Entebbe , Uganda; 2010 Joint World
conference on Social work and social development organized by International
council on social welfare and its partners in June 2010, Hong Kong ,
China; The Summer congress 2010 organized by the Ontario International
Development Agency International (OIDA) in June 2010, Ontario, Canada;
and XVIII International AIDS conference (AIDS 2010) organized by International
AIDS Society in July 2010,Vienna , Austria. In addition to World conference
on education for Sustainable Development organized by UNESCO in April
,2009 ,Bonn , Germany; Meeting with free and Hanseatic city of Hamburg
DESD-Actors and the world future council organized by the free and Hanseatic
city of Hamburg in April,2009 , Hamburg ,Germany; 6th annual youth assembly
at the United Nations organized by friendship ambassador Foundation ,Inc
in August 2009, New York ,US; International Sex and Relationship Education
Conference (SRE 2009) organized by the University of Southampton in September
2009,Birmingham,UK, International Conference on the Empowerment of Civil
Society in Urban Policies organized by UNESCO in November 2009, Porquerolles,
France; 10th OECD forum organized by Organization for Economic Cooperation
and Development in June 2009 , Paris, France; 5th International BTC seminar
organized by the Belgian Technical Cooperation in December 2009, Brussels
, Belgium; COPE Africa regional conference organized by Coalition of
Prison Evangelists international in December 2008, Kampala ,Uganda; Christian
Youth Conference/Retreat organized by TAIZE in November 2008, Nairobi,
Kenya; In April 2009, during a UNESCO World Conference on Education for
Sustainable Development in Bonn, Germany among other conferences, Yisito’s
poster presentation titled SAVE FOR TOMORROW was selected for presentation
highlighting the education for sustainable in the HIV/AIDS rural poor
across Uganda. Further in Feb 2010, Yisito’s different poster presentation
titled THE AFRICAN ENERGY SAVING COOK STOVE-EKYOTO CHAPTER was presented
at another UNESCO Scientific International Conference on Technology for
Development in Lausanne, Switzerland. Moreover, In Sep 2009, Yisito’s
Presentation HOPE NEVER RUNS DRY was selected for presentation at the
International Sex and Relationship Education Conference (SRE 2009), held
in Birmingham, UK. Nevertheless, Yisito has also undertaken leadership
roles in organizing and managing workshops on peer education, Human Rights
and rural poor sustainable financial services to mention a few. In June
2009, Yisito participated in DESD survey a UNESCO Evaluation focusing
on UNESCO’s Global Leadership and Coordination of Education for All (EFA),the
United Nations literacy decade and United Nations decade on education
for sustainable development conducted by Martin, Jenkins and Associates
Limited, New Zealand; Finally, In April 2010, Yisito also participated
in a national survey on Non Profit Institutions relating to their economic
activities in Uganda conducted by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS).
His seven years working with the underprivileged young people and communities
heavily affected with HIV/AIDS and Poverty, Yisito has developed key
formidable competencies in civil society administration and management,
planning, community mobilization, community development ,teaching ,social
activities, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, participatory
methods and tools as well as community needs assessment. Yisito also
has a wide experience in teaching, public speaking, advocacy, Information
and communication technology, public administration and counselling where
has exhibited a high level of professional competence in strategic planning
and practical skills of exploring the range of possible solutions to
solve complicated and unfamiliar challenges, Yisito strongly believes
in a transformed community supported to cope with its situations and
surroundings worldwide. His goal in his life is to fight poverty and
ignorance and give opportunity to those people who are locked out. My
favourite websites includes; • http://cotfone.org/founder.htm • www.facebook.com/ymkayinga
• www.sre2009.org/documents/Provisional_Programme_7.pdf • ontariointernational.org/IDCPresentersCongress2010.htm
• www.aidshealth.org/.../uganda-large-numbers-respond.html • www.swsd2010.org/en/pdf/Workshop_online%20version_05Jun.pdf
• www.urbanministry.org/.../community-transformation-foundation-network-cotfone
• www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/Org/219327-316 • orgs.tigweb.org/47221
• www.vap.org.uk/africa/uganda/social.../workcamp-2010-1.html • directory.infoug.com/cotfone-uganda-649.html
• www.facebook.com/cotfone.org • www.caleidoscop.org/.../website-that-links-to-the-organization-that-supports-underiviledged-children-and-communities-in-Uganda
• www.swsd2010.org/.../SWSD2010_Programme_Schedule_oral_presentation.xls
• matadortravel.com/.../community-transformation-foundation-network-cotfone
• www.christianvolunteering.org/volunteer/development-worker-0.jsp •
www.siw.nl/.../uganda-community-transformation-foundation-network-cotfone.html
• www.buuza.com/?s=24&q=Adrift%20Uganda%20Ltd • www.workcamps.info/icamps/en/search.html?branch=de-sci
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| www.cotfone.org |
| Community Service. |
| Campaign for human rights and an activist for children in my community
represent my community in implementing their projects and sourcing for
funds offer training to women on proper leadership involvement and how
to get noticed |
| I have been involved in youth programs within the coastal region and
outside the country. I am a volunteer for Amkeni wa Kenya/UNDP program
for enhancing youth participation in local governance and democratic
processes. I am also a volunteer at a local drug treatment and rehabilitation
centre as well as a social entrepreneur |
| Good governance, human rights and social work |
| My job is to Popularize of improved cooking stoves |
| -This fact of being coordinating the youth parliament of south kivu
for nothing, - In our church I accompany orphans, |
| Am a peer educator with Kenya red cross and hope worldwide in issues
of reproductive health |
| talking to youth to start acting positively in their environment |
| I am working as a coordinator in a youth program
called : The caravan of cultural animation for Sustainable Development
(CARAC), a youth outreach
program on all major issues facing the planet report with sustainable
development and in order to achieve the Millennium Development Goals.
Our program helps youth to develop skills of heart and civic virtue of
being responsible and access the necessary information related to the
problems in our world to propose and find that can help improve Solutions
their future life. Our program is accompanied by extensive social and
cultural impact in its volunteer policy, and provides support for actions
conducted by other programs and activities related to development. Our
program organizes sensitization of children and adolescents in primary
and secondary schools on global environmental change - climate change
and organized series of national conferences for children and adolescents "Le's
Take care of the DRC," he organized the celebrations of World Day of
land, water and environment, he organized the Festival of manifestations
Congolese youth on issues related to peace, democracy, human rights,
etc.. Our program organizes clean-up activities in our communities by
participating in the global campaign "Clean Up the World" is working
with volunteers available to perform all his actions. |
| I have plenty of voluntary experience just to mention some of them
that I remember for the time being. 1. Successfully participated as a
trainer on good governance, coordinated by Gulele Sub-city administration,
the youth and sport office in 2008 and awarded Certificate of appreciation.
2..I have recruited and organized volunteers who participated for the
successful completion of the 16th African Athletics championship which
held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from 30th to 4th may 2008. I have 3.successfully
accomplished the youth social mobilization program for volunteer activities
which held 2008.coordinated by Addis Ababa youth and sport bureau , Addis
Ababa youth federation. 4.I have worked in Ethiopian Revenues and customs
Authority on introducing the newly started tax collection system through
finger prints |
| I help some organization when is needed |
| I used to serve students as students union president currently i am
not doing voluntary works. |
| Promoting Character Education among the youths to raise future leaders
of integrity |
| Volunteer for NGOs committed to social change and development, religious
activities (church), pharmacy practice |
| I volunteer my services as a counsellor, implementing the Solution
Focused Counselling Approach working with young children and youths.
I am also dedicated to youth in sport where I do a lot of awareness and
sensitisation on Behaviour change and responsible behaviour as a means
of reducing new HIV infections e.g. seeking early treatment through improved
utilisation of HIV prevention services, creating an enabling environment
for behaviour change through reduction of stigma and discrimination of
people living with HIV as well as being role models and advocates for
faithfulness and open communication about one's status and increased
utilisation of HIV prevention services. |
| Tree Planting, Visiting HIV/Aids affected and infected |
| I am a peer educator at Kyambogo university, involved in disseminating
information about sexual reproductive health and behavioural change. |
| Iam currently volunteering with straighttalk foundation my work is
to promotion of youth reproductive health through communication using
radio and print sensitising youth on their reproductive rights,advantages
of abstainance and safe sex,leadership and gender equality and entrepreneurship
skills development. |
| I run a civil society that caters for the needs of the helpless |
| Being part of several developmental projects |
| We run an NGO. addressing youth related programmes |
| I am a youth advocate with the youth advocate group, Education as a
vaccine Nigeria. we work as a group to influence policy and also to create
awareness for both policy makers and young people a regards youth sexual
reproductive health and rights. we also do advocacy around policy implementation. |
| As I stated earlier in one of my comments, I
started by volunteering with a humanitarian organization and today
I see myself leading a National
Youth-Led Organization known as the Young Peace Builders and at the same
time represents my country adequately at sub-regional and international
forums. The Young Peace Builders is a Youth-Led, non-profit making charitable
organization and I am very happy making the difference in the lives of
young people in m country and beyond. Also, I do a lot of voluntary work
with several other youth & women's organizations in my country and beyond. |
| Educating the youth |
| Have helped in an organisation called Foundations for Farming which
is promoting conservation agricultural practices. |
| Any community work that is for the good of the community I do it. I
do HIV?AIDs prevention workshops and seminars in the community voluntarily
I do coordinate HCT (Human counselling and testing)in the villages Organise
sports programs for the youth in a bid to pass out information on Violence
against women, HIV Prevention, Good leadership etc all for free conduct
charity walks against poor road use and reduction of road accidents |
| Since I am living my country I voluntary for mobilizing my people about
the civil war |
| I'm a youth educator and sometimes we make it our responsibility to
educate the youths /community on what is current: HIV/AIDS, Gender Mainstreaming
and its importance, Forestation , human rights, bird flue etc. |
| we make young people to shape their future. Access to programme and
resources that inspire t=and challenge them. |
| I'm country coordinator of Network of African Youth for Development.
I monitor network activities. we organize meetings, discussion, partnerships
and forums. I'm answerable to the regional and international office. |
| Youth Empowerment related activities and economic awareness. |
| Membership of many NGO |
| Jean-Claude KAMWENUBUSA is a self-motivated,
dynamic and young volunteer. His passion is to empower and inspire
people to realise their potential
to bring about positive change and development within their communities
and families. He was involved in programs of development since his childhood.
Since 1993 jean-Claude focus on ICT, Medias and in 2008 involved in Internet
Governance projects. Since 2006 is legal Representative President of
ASAS-Burundi www.healthwelfarework.org and is an online volunteer at
United Nations Volunteer (UNV). Via e-volunteering services, he created
Buterere Community Development Centre with E-volunteers of Nabuur Foundation.
He is a student in a university in Burundi, faculty of Communication
sciences and is member of multiple youth NGOs. Since 2004 he is member
of Association pour la Promotion des Nouvelles Technologies de l’Information
et de la Communication (APNTIC-Burundi), in the University of Burundi,
faculty of Economic and Administrative and worked as Communication Resource
Manager until 2009. Since 2007 until now Jean-Claude KAMWENUBUSA has
initiate an academic program “Burundi University Development-BUD”, recruited
and oriented over 30 PH.D and 300 professional at UNV. He worked closely
with International PH.D Professors (IPP) and the National PH.D professors
in Burundi to launch academic course “TERIMBERE UNIVERSITY OF BURUNDI-UTEBU”
www.internationalprofs.org He travelled in Africa, and in Europe, Spain
with the invitation of United Nations Associations of Spain in 2009 and
has discovered his positive attitude towards international and multicultural
environment. He speaks and writes English, French, Kirundi and Swahili
Fluently. He likes to share and to learn. He believes on ICT and Internet.
In 2008, he was Burundi Schools Coordinator for United Nations Millennium
Campaign (UNMC) www.standagainstpoverty.org via STAND UP AND TAKE ACTION
(ref: mwaura.kaara@gmail.com ) In 2007 until now he is mentor and co-founder
of a grassroots alliance in Burundi A Better Community for All (ABC4ALL/Burundi).
Since 2008-2010 he served as National Focal Point (NFP) for the Global
Youth Coalition on AIDS in Burundi (GYCA). Since over two last years,
he worked as country Coordinator in Burundi for Network of African Youth
for Development (NAYD). Since 2009-2011 he is responsible of JEANCKA
University Student-Program of Research and Training created by Youth
on ICTs and Microfinance through RADIO HINDURA Club which use Arts and
mobile phone. His duties are and responsibilities: -Kept in regular touch
with NAYD Countries coordinators and founders and update them on a monthly
basis; -Together with local members develop a work plan and adhere to
it; -Be available for strategic meetings (online, by phone, or in person)
with other members of your regional team; -Reached out to other NAYD
members in Burundi country to organize events, trainings, and campaigns;
-He coordinate local meetings, gatherings and be available for strategic
online or by phone, or in person) with other members of your regional
team; -Reach out to other Youth groups in rural areas of Burundi and
East African Community, -Organise Country Youth events, trainings, and
campaigns; -Organize local gatherings with youth and inform them about
opportunities, events and resources. -Undertake outreach and communication
with RADIO HINDURA CLUB members in their countries, to ensure equal focus
and representation related to national needs, challenges and activities;
-Supervise Policy Research -Jeancka-University Student Training sessions
-As Burundi Country Coordinator of NAYD, he represents NAYD and contributes
to its objectives of empowering youth in Africa and development -Conducted
researched on organizations working in their countries on youth, ICTs
and internet Governance and MDGs -Assisted ASASS-BURUNDI in its ongoing
efforts to reach marginalized youth at the grassroots level; -Submitted
a brief report and pictures of conferences/important meetings attended;
-Contributed to capacity building – including partaking in available
JEANCKA University Student e-courses, where possible, translate and/or
facilitate the e-courses; |
| Concept owner and president of the donga Mantung Youths for Peace,
Country coordinator of the Network of African Youths for Development
Cameroon Office and Youth Employment Services Cameroon as communication
officer. |
| I am SRHR activist with over 8years of experience. I am equally a journalist
for he international year of Youth with Advocates for Youth USA sponsored
by UNFPA. |
| international relations, youth exchanges |
| I was member in African Economic council, General Secretary of African
Students Union in Egypt, Youth for new Africa Association, Conseil des
Maliens de l'exterieure, to teach the African students in Egypt on the
computer sciences for free to research on Africa. |
| I do investigate, document, monitoring and reporting human rights violations
in the country and I was working for the field of human rights fifteen
years a well known organization and it was the first organization stands
to defend with its communities. |
| - I work as a Tackling Poverty Together (TPT) Country Rep in the Regional
Steering Committee which is in 8 countries namely: Ghana, Liberia, Malawi,
Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. - I work as an HIV/AIDS
awareness Campaigner at our organisation. |
| Working in youth issues, improve awareness youth in development issues
trainings, skill building |
| Planting trees in summer season Cleaning surrounding areas from solid
wastes |
| am a youth advocate with education as a vaccine in collaboration with
the advocates for youths |
| community mobilizer to mobilize the activities youth community youth |
| Am a peer educator, working in collaboration with Young Women Christian
Association (YWCA) |
| I will teach different youth based on the knowledge and experience
I have. |
| I'm member of Young Volunteers or Environmental NGO (YVE or JVE in
French). In this NGO, I'm Programs Officer. I've to responsibility to
make sure that all activities are executed as mentioned in the annual
action plan. I also manage with a team several development projects.
We organised different activities of capacity building for young people
and rural actors in order to help them to improved their capacities in
their actions in their communities. I also make a report of each activity
for my chiefs. |
| I am a youth advocate in my country. I work for EVA(education as a
vaccine). its a youth led non governmental NGO set out to empower young
people and to ensure that in the nearest future young people will reach
their full potentials. and our target audience are the lawmakers who
have the power to enact laws affect young people and their welfare. |
| I work as a volunteer Youth advocate with a Youth-led non-governmental
organization Education as a Vaccine (www.evanigeria.org) and we hold
government accountable for the full and responsible utilization of funds
allocated for Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (ASRH), promote
the meaningful involvement of youth in decision-making regarding policies.
I document young peoples health issues through video documentaries, media
presentations, advocate directly to specific policy makers and carry
out campus activities to sensitize young people on issues and policies. |
| I 've done some voluntary work in hospital restoration. |
| Do a lot of advocacy for the youth on issues affecting them and the
environment Undertaking community based development on Millennium Development
Goals |
| I write blogs for the African Girl initiative Uganda to raise awareness
about the plight of the Urban poor. africangirluganda.wordpress.com |
| I am a youth activist who runs a discussion and debating platform that
aimed bringing a youth of different background for them to dialogue over
their differences. |
| I have a set on volunteers and we are working on developing the national
volunteer program and centre, with the European volontariat service. |
| I have been participating in youths seminars and other youth activities. |
| I do volunteer the youth activities like attending international conferences
about youth |
| After observing the reaction of patients from different hospitals that
they are not well welcomed by the nurses, because of weakness in communication
skills, the result of being not/ not well treated, our association RWANDA
SIMULATED PATIENTS INITIATIVE decided, In partnership with Kigali Health
institute, to contribute in monitoring the students practical courses.
When the students arrive in practical courses, the use of simulated patients
will be needed in place of mannequin which may not give reaction and
feedback. |
| I volunteer to develop organizations and communities |
| Social development |
| Unicef Climate Ambassador |
| I am the National President of the Youth Action Movement of Sierra
Leone which is the youth component of the Planned Parenthood Association
of Sierra Leone. it is a volunteer based organization and a member association
of the International Planned Parenthood Federation. My job is to coordinate
the affairs of young people, act as link with them and the office, represent
young people at the association's board and build the capacity of other
members. |
| Youth Advocacy work |
| Running Youth Organization where 238 vulnerable children are feed and
being tough nursery school and part-time educations. |
| I volunteer with an NGO, We encourage voluntary blood donation |
| I worked for Tackling Poverty Together (TPT-Liberia) and host of youth
and students organizations organizing projects and providing expert services
to the joint youth project sponsored by UNFPA-Liberia. We are currently
working on the policy for volunteerism in Liberia. |
| I volunteer in bringing awareness to the youth in different sectors
of the UN Millennium Development Goals. And help in ICT Development of
the World Assembly of Youth which has access to the National Youth Council
in Uganda. I also do volunteer work for the UN which is an online Volunteering
program. In which I help Organizations that need any IT related development
or recognition. |
| Community Mobilization through conservation mangrove forest and conservation
sea turtles conservation. |
| Try to help different youth clubs coordinate and some times by giving
training to improve their skills |
| Youth council |
| Coordinating an NGO. |
| Data processing and management community mobilization Training and
etc mentoring of youths proposal and report writing |
| I am Volunteering as a Programme Country Coordinator for My Own Children
International Sierra Leone chapter. |
| Organises town clean up campaigns every year. Organise awareness campaigns
for different issues i.e HIV/AIDs and Human Rights Provision of Youth
Friendly HIV Testing and counselling. Facilitation of formation of AIDS
TOTO Clubs in and out of school youth. |
| On assuring gender equality that is very important for development. |
| Being involved in tree planting exercises on voluntary basis As a youth
introduce programmes for the benefit of young people |
| I volunteer in the Moroccan Federation that fights for women's rights.
I give English classes. I also participate to the workshops in some deprived
high schools in Casablanca. |
| I was giving Trainings for youths to prevent
them selves from HIV & RH
related Issues I was participate in youth based Associations |
| As I am working flat out, researching to ensure total road safety,
when ever I see pot holes close to my home, I cover with stones. I don't
pass any accident scene without stopping to asses the cause. I also help
by rushing the injured to hospitals. |
| Am working with Northern Youth Network as a Coordinator and also a
Vice Chairperson for National Youth Network on Climate Change |
| help my community in a social work like building a mosque school |
| • Youth development Program/projects devolvement • Offer trainings
(e.g leadership, entrepreneurship, motivation) for youth • Organize youth
dialogues and discussion sessions • Advocacy |
| I am the newly elected Assembly Member of the Zongo Electoral Area
of the Kwahu West Municipal Assembly and I represent the interest of
over 7000 people at the assembly. This job comes with no salaries and
other financial benefits. I am also engaged in teaching post Senior High
School graduates who do resit their examinations for better results with
an NGO. |
| I'm part of a young women volunteer group and I regularly participate
in community service. |
| Millennium Development Goal (MDGs) with United Nations Association
of Uganda (UNAU) |
| Provide different capacity building to NGOs members |
| 1) education underprivileged children 2) youth developmental programs
3) UN project on sustainable land management |
| I do increase my exposure to pharmacy studies as a student on intends
in community pharmacies |
| Volunteer with SYFA, save your future association in community building |
| The International Cultural Youth Exchange (ICYE) is an international
non-profit youth exchange organisation promoting youth mobility, intercultural
learning and international voluntary service. ICYE organises long and
short-term exchanges combining home stays with voluntary service in a
variety of community service projects in more than 34 countries around
the world. |
| Volunteering to youth-led NGO's |
| Human Right work advocating for the poor marginalized groups in Sierra
Leone |
| Serving the Zimbabwean Youth for 10 years without a salary. lobbying
for policies, quarter systems, organizing Youth day, International Youth
day etc. Touring Zimbabwe trying to change the minds set of our youth,
alas the change is very very tiny. |
| Hiv /Prevention Program |
| Field work for Christian Care ?Organisation |
| Working with young people by helping them in skill development |
| I do three volunteer work for my country and the youth group am with
are as follows: 1) Global Unification-The Gambia: I work as their National
Treasurer with no cost no monthly allowances. 2) Disaster Committee Member
of Kanifing Municpality Council( KMCDMC) as their Disaster radio Coordinator
from 2009 to date with no payment received 3) Youth Consortium For Progress:
Am their Vice-President with no cost of payment or even monthly allowance.
All these work am doing are free of charge. |
| Advocacy on health issues and entrepreneurship skills to young people |
| Volunteer for Daffodil Day. It is to raise money for cancer research. |
| I work in building the capacities of young people in community based
youth organizations. |
| promotion of youth social economic empowerment and youth counselling
activities |
| Education of young people in Schools in reproductive health, women
and rights issues. |
| Youth development with particular emphasis to
respecting and practicing family life, restricting from drugs, abstinence
from illicit sex & entrepreneurship
development. |
| I move around local communities to lecture on the effects of degradation,
desertification and how to manage community forest. I also give lectures
on propagation and welding of trees around catchments and along the streams.
I lobby for tree seeds and give them out to farmers to plant. I move
around schools to teach the children to plant a tree each. I encourage
the culture of tree planting around communities. |
| Am a unicef climate ambassador 4 Zambia I am involved wit sensitization
programmes on climate change and also help ma city by involving my self
in activities data will help us adapt and mitigate to climate change |
| I am youth climate activist and social justice advocate |
| Human Rights especially for children. I am a
founder of non gov´tal
org. for Children and Youth to protect and fight for the enforcement
of their rights. |
| I work with people with disability, orphans and street children. |
| Training in basic accounting of treasurer of youth associations of
Buterere slam in Bujumbura |
| I did in 2007 when at my university in the southern Sudan where we
assisted in hospitals and various activities at the ministry of education,
another one was training for the period of 3 years in the southern Sudan. |
| I assist in the administration of an institution. |
| provision of youth friendly activities at the youth centre and at my
youth organisation |
| Tree planting |
| Am a youth leader representing my country in a number of youth networks
that lobby and advocate for youth involvement, participation and inclusion
for development |
| I work my country as volunteer in order to mobilize the youth who are
part the ongoing war of the country and we created many |
| Environmental justice |
| For some selected NGO's |
| I often volunteer with local non-government organisations doing community
development, I have also volunteered with a UK based charity. Furthermore,
I tutor orphan children and assist them in their academic development. |
| I work with youths and young adults discussing and training them on
active citizenship, I also work with vulnerable children and people living
with Hiv/Aids. |
| Giving sexual and reproductive health education to fellow |
| Global Youth coalition on HIV/AIDS NFP Unicef Voice of the youth African
Youth initiative on climate change |
| We educate the youth on the challenges they will face in the future.
- we also do free training in computer packages to assist as many that
can not afford the computer center. - just to mention few. |
| Preventive counseling - Capacity building - community sensitization
and mobilization - community rapid testing and counseling - adherence
counseling - psycho-social counseling |
| Q37. How can more coordinated youth volunteerism be developed by the
African
Union? |
Answers |
| By empowering youth people to do volunteerism. |
| They can through engaging them and making clear before one get into
work. |
| More money, so that we can have enough resources and be empowered |
| Making them feel the need to participate |
| Reaching every African youth MUST b your priority; create chapters
of your body in every region and surburb, ... |
| I think it needs to be more bold & ambitious to create awareness through
various avenues. and also try to influence the actions & policies of
States through peaceful mechanisms. It will achieve its objective if
there is a determination on the part of the top level leaders ( of the
African Union) that the continent needs "Change". that is change for
the better, not the worst. after having a clear agenda on the part of
the leaders, creating an organizational hierarchy that reaches the grass
root level will also be essential. |
| African Union must focus on lobbying the Member States on tangible
commitments--i.e. human and financial resources and investments to acceleration
of youth programs. These programs need to be prioritized, and incorporated
throughout all bodies of the AU. Volunteerism is JUST one aspect of youth
development. |
| By involving those at the hinterlands |
| Designing strategies which can make youth productive. In some cases
volunteers are not very serious in delivering their tasks because they
know they are not on a payroll. The experience we have had in our organization,
Mtwapa being a tourist town they come for leisure . the engaging Volunteer
organization and the host organization must have very clear deliverables
tied to time frames . this will improve volunteerism |
| By identifying area of volunteerism and supporting in materials and
guidance |
| By teaching the youths that if we want a better tomorrow, we should
learn to make the change ourselves; and not waiting for someone to start
the change. The change starts with ourselves and the leaders should lead
by example. |
| If there is anything like incentives to at least execute projects and
also trainings on how to be patroitic and recognition of volunteers that
has done well. |
| Advocacy so that the concept of volunteerism
is first well understood. If this is clear to all then the understanding
will be created that will
move people form a scarcity mentality to a abundant mentality and the
word of Mahatma Gandhi shall ring true to our minds that, "the world
has enough for everyone's needs and not anyone greed". |
| By youth associations |
| By giving chance to every youth to participate |
| Through a collaboration with Pan African grassroots and professional
organizations to set up internships and exchanges with college and university
students, paired with high school students and elders. An inter-generational
component is key. |
| By putting policies in place that are friendly and incorporate the
everyday needs of the young African youth. It needs to be simplistic
in order for anyone to adopt to. Better yet, make it mandatory that for
each youth who passes their last year of high school, need to go for
Voluntarism just like the European kids do it, when they come to our
country for a year or two. |
| Provide incentives for youth to volunteer. |
| Through exchange programs |
| I think it is important ant for the AU youth to build ties with each
other, more integration among the Youth of Africa is needed, this could
be done by having an organisation that is in all African countries and
deals also in student and professional exchanges across Africa, this
will create opportunities for an exchange of ideas among the youth as
well unite the youth of Africa |
| First a mind shift is need. I believe that if something of value is
to happen, someone, somewhere has to give or sacrifice. Many people are
in a hurry to accomplish something bigger than volunteerism. If the African
Union can find a bunch of people who are blind to their needs and want
to leave a lasting impact like Mother Theresa, it will take off like
paper tissue ashes. When the Union casts or shares it vision those who
want to run with it, will initiate it |
| By supply them given theme course on Sustainable Development |
| The AU needs to develop a strategy to mobilise more young people by
making it more diverse. |
| Create a network of dialogue and discussion for young Africans |
| By organizing a Network system of Volunteering |
| There must be proper communication of what people are going to do and
what skills are going to be gained so youth can be motivated to volunteer
since the skills to be gained can be used in other areas of their lives
and be able to sustain themselves. |
| Encourage more participation. Employ more young people in the organisation.
Organise round table discussions on policies concerning the continent
and engaging young adults participation. Encourage freedom of speech
and more young people in the body politics of the continent |
| Through partnerships with like-minded youth organisations * by recognising
the efforts of youth involved in volunteerism and social change |
| Indeed, AU must make a compulsory policy on all national governments
to integrate youth development programs, partnership with youth and youth
organizations. |
| I personally had a conversation with Dr Raymond Agossou concerning
this issue . To develop a more coordinated youth volunteerism in the
African union two things has to be done. 1. Creating Adequate awareness
about volunteerism in the society in general and to the youth in Particular.
even if there is enough financial resources , making the youth to participate
in voluntary work is the main challenge. so educating the youth about
volunteerism has to take the priorities.2. 2. After securing the involvement
of the youth , getting financial resources is one of the bottleneck ,
getting the resource is also the big challenge. Therefore making partnership
with different organization to support volunteerism is the sound mechanism
. |
| It should first consult with local agencies undertaking there efforts
like COTFONE (www.cotfone.org) and find out its strategies and to facilitate
Youth Led Organization to spearhead that task but not channelling the
support to the government which to date failed to realize the need for
volunteerism for our community development. |
| Through summit and conference |
| By publishing it on their website because there are lots of nigerian
who are ready to do volunteer jobs |
| No information |
| Identify priority areas and link with youth groups |
| By supporting youth friendly programs by offering business management
trainings to the youth having a good network of youths within the country
with government assistance in placements |
| By trying out youth exchanges within various African countries and
then youth can have a feel of how the rest of Africa really is because
it is definitely not the same everywhere. This exchange should have skilled
participants and involved organizations that have a deep connections
with communities that are in need of volunteers. Am saddened by the fact
that white people have to pay to come volunteer in Africa and nothing
meaningful comes out of it. |
| It will be a good thing to create an African volunteerism program where
youth can get in villages and undeveloped areas in there countries and
other countries to participate in development projects initiated by youth
and NGOs. |
| Forming networks and funding some of the activities developed by organisations |
| Besides the African Youth Charter, a Voluntary Charter must be written
and ratified by all the nations of African Union, this to promote the
volunteerism in Africa. Or the clauses of Volunteerism must be defined
by the AU |
| If some of their voluntary activities are held/supported by some other
volunteers |
| By providing project that are youth related and encouraging the youth
to participate through youth led organizations. |
| By training, by encouraging those that are doing it voluntarily on
their own |
| The African Union must have organize a volunteer programs involving
youth organizations for activities related to development in each country.
The program must be coordinated in each country by a coordinator to guide
field activities in each country. This coordination of youth must be
placed in each country to allow this one to properly conduct and manage
field activities. This structure will be used to support the national
youth council in each country. This is a support structure that depends
on the AU and who should provide assistance to the organization and structure
youth in each country. |
| Concerning this issue I personally had plenty of conversations with
Dr Raymond Agossu. who work in African Union specially focusing on the
youth. Africa is Blessed with both natural and human resources but they
under utilized . 1.In my point of View the first thing to do is to create
adequate awareness about VOLUNTEERISM in the society in general.. After
creating or developing a good culture of voluntary work / service then
facilitating a means for people to be involved in voluntary work is the
second job. 2. Indeed Voluntary work by it self need a budget or resources.
when we say voluntary work it doesn't mean that the volunteers will work
by incurring a cost from their pocket unless the nature of the volunteer
work is to donate some money . so raising a fund by creating some partnership
is the second means to have a coordinated youth volunteerism in Africa.
as Dr Raymond Agossou told me the only challenge they face to work with
youth Volunteers is LAKE of ADEQUATE budget or resource. |
| volunteerism help youth to growth skills and experiences youth work
with all theirs skills and use force. youth have power and knowledge
so is better to use youth in volunteerism |
| We need to coordinate to mama africa from university or secondary school
level. For me I will be coordinated if I can find independent youth organization
acting for humanity. So do that for people like me,if any. Volunteerism
should be given in the school curricula from child hood. hope we willbe
on board some time ahead before his coming. |
| Through cultural exchange programs and engagement in trans boundary
activities within regional blocs. for example I have developed a concept
paper on East African Peace Caravan to focus on environmental conservation
and peace but I need support to work it out |
| Through motivation |
| Proper information dissemination, many youths are willing to volunteer
but they are not aware |
| There is need to come with a standardized and near universal volunteer
policy where a number of things are agreed on such as incentives. |
| Provision of funds for community programs |
| Use of representatives and social networks |
| It should be accessible, sometime we struggling to get place where
we can volunteer |
| Promotion of inter country volunteers exchange programme. Increasing
funds to promote youth volunteers. Start youth volunteers cghapters in
every country |
| Right policies with their correspondent support must be institutionalized
to realise such a dream. It should also focus on learning from experiences
of other nations where such activities are working for replication .Mere
policy mighty not work. |
| It will help empower the youth and give them more awareness on issues
disturbing them |
| By creating more youth groups in different parts of the country, funding
projects to be carried out by these youths and giving them little incentives
to encourage them in their work |
| In my candid opinion, I strongly believe that a lot of young people
that are and has been involved in voluntary work and are making or have
made greater impacts do lack some professional academic qualifications.
There are several reasons for that according to research. However, the
AU needs to look at volunteering opportunities that go alongside professional
education being acquired in the process. Provisions must also be made
for some financial empowerment either to facilitate their work with their
organizations or others. |
| Unity among the member countries |
| More projects that could have voluntary work should be started. Food
and accommodation might need to be provided so some sort of funding for
more of this is needed. |
| Come up with projects that need volunteers and are not charged to join,
this will give the youth a sense of belonging, hats all they need and
in a way they are gaining practical experience to tackle worldly issues
in a more practical manner |
| Create awareness for youth and voluntary passes |
| It must have incentives that will attract more young people to engage
in volunteer work. If you look at the European volunteers when they come
to Africa they don't sleep on an empty stomach, they are given honoraria.
Where necessary (not always) a component of incentives help / encourage
the youth to commit their time in voluntary work. |
| Making such opportunities known by the youth. |
| The establishment and empowerment of national youth councils across
the continent... |
| By first encouraging cross community interaction before cross-boarder
then Africa as whole. This will enable the Africans to appreciate what
they have and also realise that they r one and same. |
| Youth development unit |
| By develop of youth projects, programs, networks, workshops and trainings |
| A global online network of African youth volunteers should be created,
were volunteers discuss the needs of their countries and experiences
needed in order to develop certain fields, with information about places
that need volunteers. Also volunteer exchanges could be very useful in
this regard, in order to learn from successful experiences. Volunteers
could, through the network, engage in researches and studies about the
needs of different regions and countries, providing applicable ideas
and solutions. |
| Sensitised the youths. Because I think volunteerism is high level of
Patriotism. |
| Communication and implication of urban and rural youth |
| Let the ones that we have function well first the we talk about the
establishment of new ones. |
| Through INTERNET & TIC or web site-Over long
distance volunteer services. I have been a young volunteer in the United
Nations Volunteers services
and Have helped my association ASASS-BURUNDI to develop academic training
program for youth and all in Burundi. This is an amazing service achieved
via internet and volunteering service. |
| By causing countries that have not yet ratified the Youth Charter to
do so much so that if applicable in all nations and followed strictly |
| Instituting a volunteer teaching corps to bring skilled educators to
the rural communities while providing valuable experience to these educators |
| more networking and training sessions |
| Conferences, Seminars, Training courses ... |
| It can be developed very seriously because now it begins for more movements
of the youth as they are ready to defend with their rights among others.
It depends how far the African Union work with the Global Youth organizations. |
| I think the African Union could more effectively support or encourage
the creation of national voluntary programs. cheaper and it would allow
many young people to work. it would in my view, to recruit young volunteer
people in their industries. primarily in the field of health and education
and after, for supporting young entrepreneurs then sending them to the
first two years one or two people support necessary to take off their
business. that help to reduce the rate of unemployment and promote local
development. |
| Initially youth should be aware about African youth charter, AU by
itself should be accessible for youth Give un reserved supports for youth
work with strong youth organizations assign volunteers to youth organizations |
| Providing training regarding the importance of voluntarism Taking initiative
in establishing role model clubs Supporting fund to strengthening the
clubs |
| By creating inter-states youth volunteer programme across Africa. |
| Making youths understand its all about your passion and not the money |
| By giving us the youth in my country the access to voluntary job which
off course I am very interested in doing |
| Making known information about youth volunteerism and their opportunities. |
| People have many reasons for doing volunteer work in Africa. Many want
to help others and some are looking for ways to be involved or to make
the world a better place. Desires for activism, community building, and
self-exploration can also be fulfilled through volunteering. Connect
with the African community and be a part of the various cultures, activities,
issues, etc. that you may never experience otherwise. Perhaps you have
a cause you feel strongly about: put your beliefs into action by volunteering
your time and efforts toward that cause. Some people volunteer formally
through a profit, non-profit, or charity organization, while others volunteer
informally by helping a sick neighbour or tutoring a friend. People who
do volunteer work in Africa get first hand information about the problems
facing Africa like poverty, hunger, malnutrition, disease, unemployment
and environmental degradation. This has been caused by illiteracy, ignorance,
high population growth rate, declined rate of manufacturing, excessive
exportation of raw materials, unfair international trade, primitive and
un-mechanized methods of agriculture, corruption, political instabilities
and unjust world economic order. The first hand information of previous
volunteers in Africa has contributed immensely to the recent cancellation
of Africa's foreign debts of multi-billions of US Dollars by the G-8
rich countries. |
| Voluntarism should be given a great emphasis in AU since it has an
important impact on the development of the nations through youth involvement. |
| AU can support and promote a youth voluntarism through implementing
a nation wide 'youth summer voluntary program' scheme on Higher institutions.
This is critical for both AU and the youth in the program. Au will access
a pool of potential knowledge and leaders and the youth will be benefited
from the pre-experience they get before they graduated from colleges |
| Reducing the impression that it's for a get-away plan from being unemployed.
The programmes should be given a facelift that would make participants
proud. |
| A forum can be made with members from each countries, rallies and campaigns
cam be carried out in those countries enlightening the youths on the
importance of their involvement in youth designed projects. one on one
discussions can be done by members in schools to their peers. |
| Invest in youth-led programs to build the capacity of young people. |
| In my country is not fluent. |
| The best way to train and introduce youth volunteering in Second cycle
schools as part of the curriculum |
| By inculcating the spirit of volunteerism as well as giving intensives
to the volunteers they need to survive |
| Firstly AU should recognise the youth as main actors to bring the change
in the continent and then AU has to also inclusive in terms of making
the you organizations participate in its efforts. Currently AU engages
an organization called pan African youth association whose existence
and representation is mysterious. |
| Work with organizations like us: www.jeunessevertecameroun.org www.ajvsurf.net
www.yesforevs.eu |
| The AU should involve youths in decision making at the top level. |
| Well it needs to give a chance for the African youth to attend the
international youth conferences to get connection to the other youth
around the world and to get fresh ideas so they can return to the continent
and implement those ideas |
| By organizing the training and financial supports |
| Through awareness and sensitization programs Through training |
| Assist in planning research training |
| Channel youth programmes through established organisations and ensure
they are monitored. |
| The African Union should first of all try to have a volunteer body
in all countries so that the idea of volunteerism could be spread through
out because sincerely volunteerism is very strange in Africa and most
young people are not willing to volunteer. if we can have country coordinating
volunteer body from the African Union I believe we can have a sustainable
youth volunteer programmes. |
| By introduction of compulsory volunteering programs in it's member
countries. |
| By providing them with Office, Office equipment and give them a very
big IGA to make it sustain and run its programs simply. |
| Public Awareness, most youths are not even aware that they can volunteer. |
| Just be like America. |
| Volunteering work should be advertised as a way of accumulating experience.
When I completed my first degree ,I went to volunteer in a private company
for no pay just to get the skills and experience. The AU should not try
to do this alone but partner with private sector. |
| In this age, the youth spend a lot of time online. I think, the African
Union can create a community of African Youth online to do discussions,
exchange ideas and help each other all over the continent by giving testimonials
on what voluntary work has done for their nation. |
| Through sharing information and dissemination programme. |
| AU should developed a well articulated chatter or treaty and make all
member country to sign the chatter or treaty |
| Create opportunity for youths to participate on different issues |
| Through ne. and by being nationalistic |
| African Union ? what is that ? |
| Youths organization who use volunteers should be supported and strengthen
network of youths volunteer should be establish youths volunteerism should
be encourage through mass mobilization, sensitization and intensive capacity
building youths exchange should be encourage also |
| Through using the media such as the internet in connection with social
youth groups and develop funding for youth to be able to participate
in youth programs |
| By having exchange visit to countries which are doing well in Volunteerism. |
| promoting awareness of the youth in Africa, Designing Africa to Africa
Volunteerism. |
| More youth should be empowered and told the goodness of volunteerism |
| Make them aware of the importance of volunteering and what will be
the future outcomes foe them and their country. |
| Through sustainable work plan |
| Set up independent unit coordinating volunteerism Establish database
areas demanding voluntary works and potential volunteers Establish linkage
systems ( such us online/ electronic linkages) |
| Campaigns must be seen in all the media everyday encouraging the youth
to participate in voluntary work. Those who have volunteered to do some
charity work must have air play in the electronic media i.e. television
to lure others to do the same. The youth must be informed that a life
is not important unless if it impacts positively on others. We are on
earth as we were given this life and the land free by the Creator so
why cant we give back by means of voluntary work. |
| There is much to be done. youth has to be given equal opportunities. |
| If it start from grass root level and can be strengthen to union |
| To get more help form them like to do an exchange youth volunteerism
around the countries members of African Union |
| The African Union should involve the Youth in the Churches as these
are already established groups and they make up a majority in Africa. |
| It should be: • Transparent • Accountability • Cost effective • With
clear and realistic criteria • Fairly participate all youth in various
sub continent • Requires promotion • Should participate rural youth also
• Should be labour intensive • Should be development oriented and strives
for higher level results |
| By giving special recognitions and certificate of service to participants
for which those certificates values them for some advantages in future
and by getting all member countries to pass a mandatory rule on it. |
| The AU needs to better report youth volunteerism projects and develop
tool kits to promote youth volunteerism. |
| By facilitating voters so that they can afford their immediate needs
like transport and lunch during their time of service. |
| Through different networking events with youth from all around the
world (to share experiences and knowledge and start/expand cooperation) |
| By promoting it through sensitisation campaigns and rallies. Also by
introducing groups and clubs that promotes it |
| THEY should make use of technology in every share of their communication. |
| By making provisions for some supports and grants |
| Through participatory programmes where the youths are sensitize on
what to be done |
| By creating awareness on the impact and the importance of volunteer
work. Letting people understand and appreciate the value of self-help.
Voluntary work has always been existence in Africa. It has been always
referred to as communal labour. |
| Have a specific volunteerism policy in the countries. |
| Information sharing, networking , research and advocacy work should
be of more focus |
| The AU should first work to support the country practically recognize
and develop system to value volunteer works . secondly I suggest the
AU can test its plan through local associations already practicing it. |
| Best experiences from different countries can be shared among member
countries, capacity building activities can be done. etc |
| Bringing Youth leaders together. Allow African regions to visit various
places offering their skills and talents. Set African Union Volunteerism
section to run projects in areas of Agriculture, Education, construction
etc |
| Integrated youth organization and Government |
| The focus must be on countries that need immediate assistance in terms
of relief and food aid. The AU must not allow foreigners to come and
take more voluntary jobs when young Africans are available. |
| By sensitising and encouraging them |
| Volunteerism is very important because you learn a lot and you can
you that to be employed somewhere but (Volunteerism in Africa is very
difficult because of high levels of poverty and ignorance. |
| The African Union need to have at least few youth volunteers to be
involves in their all activities if possible or in few activities that
will help them in development of any country. |
| Volunteers should be recruited from existing VYO s and effective training
of prospective volunteers |
| Have a standardised system in place that is open and transparent. |
| Its my opinion that more needs to be done in educating young people
on the importance of volunteerism. It is a culture that is not widely
developed in Africa |
| By pump in more funds for youth development activities |
| AU should establish a youth volunteer body, fund and use it to work
with youth like that of UN. |
| Too far |
| This can be a national policy of each country or a call for youth organization
to register directly with the Africa Union. some countries may create
youth led volunteer but make it to be dormant. I believe this volunteer
groups should be register under the African Union, it will be more realistic
and all their project should be determine and coordinator by the African
Union. |
| By introducing more projects in various countries which will enable
youths take part and to also support the youths physically, psychologically,
financially etc |
| Special program geared toward motivating youth to take up volunteering
job should be put in place |
| Encourage internship |
| By involving Africans owned NGO´S in the implementation
processes. |
| Sometime ago we came up with a youth volunteer program called the Pan
African Youth Service (PAYS), we contacted some people who told us they
represent the AU Youth Program but they never contacted us. Our Idea
is to create PAYS in all the 5 sub regions of Africa. The idea was to
make African youths useful to Africa instead of dying in the desert on
the way to Europe. While in Europe and North Africa I also noticed that
many African youths has never visited any country apart from their own
country. The idea was also to get African youths know other countries
in Africa too. Under one of my other organisation Coalition of Supporters
Union of Africa (COSUA) www.cosua2010.com, which also has an AU Mandate
we are trying to promote PAYS to ensure that African youths can volunteer
to develop Africa. |
| Need first of all to train volunteer and to give them a good tool for
it. A kind of head coordination, in order to have common vision of Volunteerism |
| Through empowering youths groups in various nations and tasking them
to develop a volunteering scheme or project connected to internships
through university students and high school students. To high school
students is the concept of giving rise to the tradition of volunteerism
and how beneficial and important it is to the community. In actual fact
volunteerism makes all people in the community participate in community
development. |
| Creating a good network of youth led organizations in Africa, and promoting
local initiatives by youth through coordination with already developed
organization through government support. |
| establishment of youth networks at all levels |
| Have a good advocacy strategy |
| by awareness............... taking it to the rural areas. |
| By creating and supporting well developed structures of youth volunteers
in the region consultations with relevant youth groups and youth Networks |
| - come up civil organizations that promotes "volunteerism" -
support youth grass root local CBOs to promote volunteerism |
| the volunteer base is main important part of every country development
and also African union so in my opinion youth volunteerism is part of
African development |
| Young people are in need of money and very poor. Pure volunteerism
is hard as they need some basic staff yet our organizations do not have
that stipend for such |
| The government should encourage volunteerism |
| I believe that the African Union could set up a similar system to the
European Volunteer System for African youth as the European one enjoys
success. |
| Formation of coalitions, advocacy and campaigns |
| Creating volunteer data base and giving acknowledgment for all representative. |
| By encouraging Youth to actively participate in government developmental
projects or programmes hence Youth will get ownership |
| To incite young people to be interested and militate in non-profit
associations or organization and volunteerism - initiate to THE official
level activities where young people will have to give some of their free
time and their competence to help - to legalize THE civic service |
| By youth awareness raising on basic Human right principles |
| Having a pan africa cordination system of volunteers and a curricular
of volunteer Training |
| Q38. What do you see as your primary obligations and responsibilities
as a youth? |
Answers |
| My obligation as a youth is to work for my country and make sure that
my country realize my rights. |
| I want to create a channel in all youth to have lot of dialogues on
vitalities of culture. Culture is our identity. I want one day to stop
racism to youth through culture. I want the history to be told in young
people raw as it is. Current I am busy researching about a history of
about 18 centuries, my wish is to get a full support in all corners because
I believe once I do this one perfectly more youth will interested. The
history that I am collecting and compiling from the elders won't only
me that is going to benefit because before me I have considered all folks
and me. My interest is to get the youth in one place forming a better
tomorrow through culture. I want the youth to understand the diversity
of all cultures. Most important thing to form a dialogue with other continents
and talk about many youth issues and or matters. |
| Is to empower our young people to believe in themselves and know that
ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE IF WE BELIEVE |
| Uplifting of my nation |
| Making my voice heard, bringing teenagers to the right part,... |
| Doing the best I can to promote good governance & human rights for
human kind. in that manner, I will have the opportunity to impart the
knowledge I got through educational trainings & life. |
| To know their rights, understand their role, actively insist on their
participation. Tolerate, and support each other. Exemplify what they
aim to achieve through establishing their own networks that are built
on the values and ethics they aim to achieve in their countries. |
| Maintaining law and order |
| To use my time well in productive work . to be a role model and initiate
change. |
| The world needs some thing from me, so I have to give it out |
| Taking care of my surroundings and the environment Contributing to
the development of my community and country as a whole I have the right
to make a decision Fighting injustices To say no drug abuse. |
| To get other youth informed of their rights and abilities and how to
channel it to actualising sustatainable development. to encourage the
girl child education because they train the kids and you cannot give
what you dont have. |
| First to take full responsibility for themselves and their actions.
Then align actions with a clear goal |
| Working hard |
| Awareness to other youths with youth challenges, and also one important
subject is leadership |
| N/A. I am here to serve as a mentor, facilitator, process group leader. |
| *Decision making *to be responsive to all the things around you *being
thrifty *religious (not only spiritually, but physically - be constructive)
*leading *being exemplary *hard-working and courageous |
| To participate fully in the democratic process in this country. |
| To make sure that my follow youths are well educated and are aware
of all the youth programs meant for their benefits |
| To educate themselves on their National affairs and international as
well as to participate in their nation building as much as possible.
They should also take of their health and be helpful to those younger. |
| My obligation has been to impart true humanity in those younger than
me although sometime those older than me were also affected. Using methods
and ways my people are used to and speaking the language they speak.
Many times people look for new ways when they have not understood nor
practised the existing ones. |
| Try hard for Sustainable Development in my country |
| To be responsible, active and caring citizens who are able to contribute
positively to society. |
| Young people need to join the network |
| I am happy because I am plying my part to help my fellow young people
of Africa I am proud because I have assisted many young people to develop |
| To take part and contribute in social, political, economical environmental
development in ones country and the world at large. take part in welfare
issues of oneself and other people. Attain required education, skills
and training which can be a key tool in taking part in decision making
in ones society. |
| Help contribute my quota to nation building and working hard to make
my country a better place for the next generation |
| * to help society develop through voluntary initiatives * to support
government in building a peaceful environment * to be involved and included
in all policy formulation and implementation |
| I am obligated to firstly develop myself, contribute to local and national
development. |
| As a youth my Primary obligations and responsibilities are those listed
in the African youth charter, the charter has clearly mentioned. Nothing
less nothing more. |
| •?Train and socialise in order to learn different skills; •?Be patriotic
and loyal to Uganda and promote her well-being; •?Contribute to the social
economic development at all levels; •?Create and promote respect for
humanity, sustain peaceful coexistence, national unity and stability;
•?Take steps to protect the environment; •?Engage in supporting and protecting
the disadvantaged and vulnerable members of society; •?Promote democracy
and the rule of law; •?Create gainful employment; •?Take advantage of
available education and training opportunities; •?Develop positive attitude
towards work; •?Avoid careless sexual practices. |
| Improving good governance in my country |
| I want to empower the youths in my enviroment |
| Hard work, help my community, and participate in development agenda
of the country |
| Increase participation and representation of the youth in the national
forum. |
| To help other youths who may not be in possession of information of
their rights and obligations to know their status to behave in a manner
accepted by the community and government and not to allow myself to be
used by political leaders |
| Being a youth to me means having opportunities available to me, having
options to choose what I want to do. It means being groomed to be a responsible
person for my community. As a youth it is my responsibility to ensure
that am aware and conscious of my actions and be responsible for them. |
| Citizenship to Participate to the development of my country and my
continent |
| Youth activists |
| My primary obligations and responsibility as a youth is - to contribute
knowledge , experience and expertise to the community -to actively participate
in youth development programs |
| To first of all respect the low of the country, To save the country
in purpose of going forwards and not backwards |
| I have an obligation to make my country what I want and I have the
responsibility to promote my culture and embrace the spirit of unity
and reject tribalism. |
| To be positive, to believe, to impact lives. |
| As African youth, many primary obligations and responsibilities are
recognized to meet the African Youth Charter and promote it to every
level of African youth. youth have a strong responsibility and important
obligations towards its destination. Young Africans must awaken by actively
participating in the daily papers and participatory management of its
intended and in the decision making of major issues that concerned him.
Young people should enjoy all the benefits and opportunities that come
back positive are intended to build. Youth are responsible for the world
of tomorrow, it is virtually important for him to be informed of the
possibilities and necessities of life issues for its future. |
| I have a very short answer for this question. I don't exactly recall
the number of the Article in the AYC that lists down the duties and responsibilities
of the youth in Africa. I firmly believe that those obligation and responsibilities
will also apply to me. so what I am saying is that my primary obligations
and responsibilities are those which listed in AYC.2 |
| develop my country and world. protected environment, peace and prosperity |
| Base my life on knowledge and reason eager for change taking care of
myself contribute in community as long as opportunities are there. |
| To motivate youths into public service through volunteerism and Character
competence |
| To abide with the constitution |
| self development |
| Drawing more youths to be aware of their rights, duties and obligations
within the context of our country and advocate for community dialogues
and other platforms where youth have an active voice and also interact
with adults in a more engaging and consultative not in a confronting
way that will create their marginalization as a rebellious and not focused
group. |
| To maintain peace and work hard towards life improvement and development |
| To get involved in building the capacity of the youths for development |
| To be educated , to help others , to uplift the economy |
| Advocating and promoting youth rights. not to be used by politician
to help them achieve their selfish interest. Fighting for our youth rights.
helping fellow youth to achieve economic success through entrepreneurship
skills training. Helping youth to make informed choices for a better
future. |
| Is to release my deepest desire and peruse them holistically and making
sure it affects my national life positively. |
| Help develop their potentials |
| Contributing as much as I can to the development of first my immediate
community and then my country generally. |
| There are three things that I hold as a philosophy and they are as
follows: - The Fear of God, believing that there is a God and He must
be feared - Respect leadership by operating within the law and not out
/ against the rule of the law - Live a selfless live, live for others.
With these three as my philosophy, I see myself as being equally responsible
as my leaders and posterity will one day recall what ever I am doing
now either against or in the interest of humanity. |
| -To work hard and help others especially the illiterate ones . -Contribute
to national building and advocacy . -Create awareness and educate fellow
youth on issues like climate change |
| To be actively involved in issues affecting society and to be proactive
and a participant not a spectator and critic. |
| Voluntary national service, dedication to one's chosen occupation and
above all youth activism... |
| Bring peace and security and stability to my country |
| Obligation To realize that change rely on the youth To be ready to
learn and act To take active role in issues that affect us Responsibilities
To be able to abstain from sex, alcohol and drug abuse To prevent conflicts
and refuse to be bribed by failed politicians who want to waste the youth's
valuable time and strengths |
| Getting higher education. Living responsibly. Improving the status
of my community if given a chance. |
| Voluntary national service, dedication to one's chosen occupation and
above all youth activism... |
| To meet my basic needs -food, housing, dressing and make contribution
to economy by working for an income. |
| To make peace and united |
| Take part to the personal and national sustainable development |
| To share my experience with other youth, try to learn more and apply
what I learn on my country. |
| Stay focus and achieve my dreams. Then see into it that I help others
reason in a way that will not take them off track. |
| Learn to have skills and participated in the development of my country |
| Leadership and taking on the responsibilty awaiting me . The upcoming
generatio await my leadership. |
| Willing-Commitment-Courage and dedication and volunteerism. |
| Contribute to Nation Building |
| Partake fully in citizenship duties including voting, decision making
and governance. Engage in peer-to-peer education to promote youth development
in areas such as literacy, use of information and communication technology, |
| Work hard and make awareness sessions |
| Africa responsibility that is my continent (my Country is Africa),
I have to work for it to develop it. |
| To be expanded with the organizations who stands to defend the rights
of the youth in order all the people getting a good understandable of
the overall human rights and its rules and obligations. |
| being young, my first obligation is to develop my knowledge in order
to give myself every chance to succeed in the future. I feel compelled
to develop civic values ??and inculcate positive values ??in my area |
| - My primary obligation and responsibility as a youth is to first:
protect myself and my partner from catching HIV and then not spreading
it. - Spearhead and encourage fellow youth in charity work ...that's
the work of volunteerism. - Encourage youth to s |
| Took part in countries development process and inform and aware to
my fellow youth |
| Having the necessary education and skills, serving the people and the
country. If necessary, to die to my own country. |
| what I see as my primary obligations and responsibilities as a youth
is to help in the promotion of peace, participate in activities that
add value to society and to serve my country when required to do so. |
| To influence a change among the youths as we understand our needs more
than the older one who makes decision for us |
| To set a better example for others to follow and to care for others
in my own capacity as youth |
| Responsible living. Taking care of my health and overall well being
because I have a future ahead of me. |
| 1. Value of time It is the responsibility of youths to identify the
value of time . Because every moment of youth is very costly . Youth
should be punctual for doing every work. 2. Stick to high ideals Our
saints have fixed good ideals for human being. It is the responsibility
of youth that he has to stick all high ideals . 3. Discipline It is responsibility
of youth to maintain discipline because youth have passion . They misuse
their passion by creating indiscipline. With indiscipline we can not
make our country great . So , youth must understand the importance of
discipline. 4. Tolerance I often saw that youths are so hurry to get
result of his work . It is the responsibility of youth to do every work
with tolerance . They should wait and they should present as a example
of patience for others . They should learn tolerance from shri Ram Chandra
when his father order him to go to forest for 14 years . He accepted
this order patiently and wait 14 years for returning back to home . His
responsibility is also an example for all youths . 5. Think before action
Youths have stopped thinking . But he should know that this is main responsibility
to think before action . With doing this youths can make thoughtful society
. They can create original thinking . Thinking is differ from cramming
. Thinking develop the mind of society but cramming ceases to be capable
of original thinking. 6. Defend the freedom of country We are the citizens
of free India . We got this freedom 62 years back . Countless freedom
fighters struggled for achieving it . They sacrificed themselves so that
we may hold our head high in respectful manner . It is the responsibility
of youths of India to defend this freedom at every cost . |
| to contribute to the level of my capacity to the development of the
country |
| As a young my priorities are working on my personal development, career
building and family building after all Family is the nucleus of every
thing in life. |
| Putting in my best in whatever I do. |
| Empower the youths, let them know about their rights, duties of the
governments to them and their duties to ensure they push for enforcements
of those rights. tell them of how much powers they wield as youths and
their abilities to influence and sway the government of the day into
making decisions that affect them. |
| My primary obligations and responsibility as a young person is to remain
committed to the work I am doing by making my voice heard and ensuring
that the voices of other youths are heard even if it is through videos
and pictures. Also, to be an example as a young leader by giving back
to those young people who are upcoming so that they can continue the
work when I am no longer a youth. To vote during elections and encourage
my peers to vote as well. To live my life the best way I can and never
to forget home no matter how successful I become. |
| You must make a part of your time in volunteering activities or programs. |
| The primary obligation as a youth is to serve his community where He/She
lives to promote national development. |
| To use my energy to transform my community I don't like what I see
around |
| To demand our right and take initiative without waiting for others
to tell us what we ought do. |
| Be responsible and pro active |
| Access to education and job opportunities and participating in decision
making |
| Well first I have to educate myself in order to serve my community
back home like teaching them what is necessary to their daily life. |
| To develop my country and Africa in general |
| To put in my best to develop my country Nigeria |
| Focus in a field.......... become a pioneer.......... develop the country
in that particular field |
| Grasp more knowledge so that I can help my country develop and be innovative. |
| To empower other young people and advocate for more friendly and acceptable
youth policies. |
| Building my community and country for a better tomorrow. |
| We see good and health life and helping developing our country as the
primary obligation and responsibility of the youths. |
| Be a major impact maker in improving the economy of my country. |
| As a young man, I have to put on attitude of learning and assisting
my country in the governance area. I can do so by helping my self to
engage in work that will impact positively my peers and nation at large.
I can do it now and better if I am giving the opportunity. |
| I am unfortunately not youth anymore |
| Awareness, development and building a sustainable environmental for
not only this generation but future generations. |
| creating job opportunity and vocational skill training. |
| Patriotism |
| As a youth I am responsible for my country development so my obligation
is I have to learn focus on my education and ready to accept the responsibility
from my country |
| Be a good citizen , follow the simple rules and regulation |
| Work for the sake of the country. Move from consumerism and selfishness
to the concept of society led actions. |
| To encourage other youths, be honest and handwork be a role model to
other youths work to bring other youths out of poverty and assist them
to live a worthy life |
| Create a room for development in your country and also sensitize colleagues
who lack the understanding. |
| Make sure that youth take part in any developmental issues. To have
a voice in decision making, |
| Just we have started it by promoting the awareness of the youth. There
must be also a legal or policy frame work, guidelines, etc for better
contributions of the youth as volunteers. There should be national service
program for youth high school, college or university graduates or in
the break of the year. |
| Set an example to other young people on the dangers of Harmful practices,
drug and alcohol abuse. |
| Playing a role actively in Politics and helping youth who have lack
of education. |
| I have to participate in youth focused issues
voluntarily & up date
my self with d/f aspects of development. |
| I am no more youth but considering myself as youth my role could be
Actively participating in social and political activities at local and
global scale |
| To ensure that we stand firm to preserve Africa by fighting foreign
forces that hinder and destroy our African identity. |
| to work with my fellow youth especially those living in rural areas
that has no access to internet, materials and youth interaction. |
| * To respect the countries law * to respect the community rights *
To support my country |
| to be involve of any development of my country and be part of this
development |
| To alleviate poverty in at least one homestead and encourage each of
my friends to do so. Then the chain reaction can change villages without
depending on the government which has so far continued to fail us. |
| • Participate in democratic processes such as election • Can teach
and train the community about politics and democracy • Initiate non violence
resistance and revolution against bad governments • Participate in the
planning, implementation ,monitoring and evaluation of national development
plans • Initiate states and citizens for change |
| It is to protect this country and its people against oppressions and
advocate for sustainable development.. |
| Active youth citizenship realized through volunteerism. |
| Being informed |
| nation building and personal growth |
| As an educated and privileged youth, I should educate the uneducated,
give in charity and help others in every possible way, like visiting
hospitals and prisons. |
| walk by the rules of the country and play my part in my career and
the development of my country |
| Be education, meet up with the needs of my community |
| It really a difficult question to answer. |
| Volunteer and hep others to learn and living up to their dreams. |
| As an advocacy group, we fight in the area reducing poverty among youth
and empowering them to become self- reliance in contributing to the MDG'S
by 2015 |
| Defeating poverty, and HIV/AIDS. |
| Touching lives. Just developing at least 10 youth per year. Helping
others to realize their dreams. Helping determined youth reach their
goals. Taking students from school to adult life with dignity and respect |
| Motivation Communication |
| To defend my Country. To fight for what I belive in. |
| to work hard in order to sensitise and moralise my young friends |
| Be educated and be responsible towards developing our nations |
| I show volunteering as my primary obligation
and commitment as my responsibility. I always promise to fulfil my
obligation as a youth volunteer as the
saying goes on " Preach what you do " so I will do what I say . It's
my dream or obligation to see Africa as the most Greener Environment
within the world if we embark on Tree planting and mitigating flash flood,
As we know that can reduce climate change let start it from grassroots
level to the higher level. |
| Commitment to the progress and development of my community and loyalty
to my country |
| To learn, respect yourself and others and enjoy life. |
| Participation in national development policies and poverty reduction
strategies. |
| Taking a part in development activities |
| To contribute to community development and peace. |
| Respectable and responsible lifestyle with education & caring
for family through decent income earned |
| I think as a youth I am compile to play a greater role on the political,
economical, social and cultural development of my country and assume
the responsibility to make sure these objectives are met. I should fully
contribute to the nation building process of my country by lobbying for
projects to ameliorate the living standard of a common man or the poor
of the poorest. As youth it is my responsibility to be more proactive
in combating the world challenges causing serious repercussion in the
political, economical and social domains. It is my obligation to be a
monitor of development that will determine my future and the future my
children. |
| To create a beta world and future 4 the cumin generation and the entire
human race |
| 1. participate in national development in what ever way they can |
| One a data bank id established. |
| Fight for my natural rights. |
| I am no longer a youth, but what I have seen is that most African youths
want to get rich quick or travel to Europe. This mentality will not develop
Africa. |
| We need a continent where youth participate in edification of civic
and participative democracy within denied of any form of corruption and
inequality |
| To train and awareness creation to all youths to discover their identity
and purposes of their lives. To be able to stand for moral conduct and
be work for others for humanity. To do everything as the duty and not
take a path where advantage lies. To be have self sacrifice in all spheres
of life. |
| As an asset in my community, I look at creating a positive change in
my local community. And calling on other youth to engage in any development
work. |
| Plan various youth programmes and special youth activities. work as
programmes officer |
| Make the society a better place for all. |
| To take of my family and people around me. to contribute immensely
to the development of this country, Nigeria by being a good citizen. |
| As a young person I am obliged to be a good citizen by observing and
respecting the rule of laws of the country, and exercising my rights
responsibly My responsibility is to speak for the voiceless youth that
I represent and actively participating in development |
| to struggle how to survive the Somali youth and to save many life of
youth who are now under the fire and than second to other African countries |
| To building capacity and empower other young people in their areas
to understand environmental, social and economical issues and further
understand their roles in elections and government |
| My obligation and responsibility as youth is to maintain law and orders |
| To live as a decent human being contributing where, and when I can
to the development, not just of youth in my country, but to the world
at large. |
| Promotion and defence of Democracy and civility in the governance of
the country and interpersonal relationship with fellow citizens. Promotion
of the principle of gender equality. To be a good ambassador of my country
where ever I find myself. To be actively involve in the promotion of
national unity and national development. Conservation and promotion of
the environment against pollution and degradation. Promotion of self_help,
self respectability, cooperation and community development. Promotion
of values of tolerance and responsible conduct. |
| Obligation - fully poarticipate in the development of the country -education |
| Take intiative and show leadership in all issues |
| Do GOOD FOR you and your country - keep promise - be GOOD model - follow
and respect country policy - try to be voluntry worker |
| Help THE other young people to discover their potentialities FOR their
self-fulfillment and their personal development. - Sustainable Development
in africa - be ecologic FOR environmental protection |
| Respect, obedience and assistance with THE adults and old people -
help THE other young be to imply in Sustainable Development process of
our country - to share with THE others My knowledge and to carry out
activities together in order to improve THE conditions of live of our
communities |
| Develop Youth and Youth related activities |
| Lead By example - advocate FOR unity and Development - advocate FOR
Sustainable Development - PROMOTE equality - respect FOR culture and
diversity - creativity and innovation |
| Q40. What can be done to improve the legal system in your country? |
| Country |
Answers |
| Botswana |
Transparency and no corruption |
| Burkina Faso |
Srengthening judicial independence |
| Burundi |
Involve youth in good governance and ICTs for development |
| Burundi |
My country needs strong sensitisation from government, another to separate
our national youth council from political interest because actually it's
our main problem, to interest youth in leadership. |
| Burundi |
From the head of state to fight impunity and need of respect of speech
and promise done. |
| Cameroon |
Fight bribery and corruption. The only way is that each Arm of Government
should be given his full powers. Meaning the Judiciary should not be
influence by the executive and legislative. |
| Cameroon |
Apply criminal procedure code and the UN Convention on human rights
and freedoms |
| Cameroon |
Provide induction programmes for imprisoned youth that are based on
reformation, social rehabilitation and re-integration into family life;
Make provisions for the continued education and skills development of
imprisoned young people as part of the restorative justice process. |
| Cameroon |
Work for justice and end corruption. |
| Cameroon |
More committed men and women should be put in place to work in the
legal system |
| Cameroon |
Make people to know their rights |
| Cameroon |
By motivation in the involvement of good activities for the good of
the society |
| Cameroon |
Is by organizing seminars with government officials on capacity building
on human rights and corruption, encouraging the government institutions
to respect the state laws and to rightly implement them. Civil society
organization should also advocate to government policies which are dormant
and those poorly executed. |
| Cameroon |
Advocacy to the MP political willing |
| Chad |
Make youths more sensible. |
| Comoros |
To give the justice there independent not do be control by the government |
| CÔTE D'IVOIRE |
Firstly reduce the corruption and incite people to observe the normal
procedures by activities of sensitizing. Apply law and justice normally
without discrimination. To punish the corrupted ones. Reinforce the young
people and the students skills about good governance. |
| DRC |
The reform of the judicial system of the Republic of Congo (DRC) is
required to complete the establishment of the rule of law. This reform
should involve consideration of several factors, including consolidation
by the judiciary and improving working conditions for judicial personnel.
This is justified by the fact that the DRC would move from a situation
of conflict to peace and democracy to dictatorship, there is a deep need
to reform all institutions symbolizing the abuses of the past such as
the system judicial, military, police or security service to restore
public trust towards these institutions. The reform should advocate that
a strong and independent judiciary to benefit society as a whole and
plays a key role in supporting the rule of law. |
| Egypt |
A legal system will only be fair when those that uphold the law are
NOT corrupt. Governance and accountability structures need to be established/reinforced
and monitored. |
| Egypt |
To be more independent |
| Egypt |
More binding rules |
| Eritrea |
Not sure. |
| Ethiopia |
The law (both its principles & practice should
treat every one impartially. |
| Ethiopia |
Improving good governance and democracy |
| Ethiopia |
Involve all focal persons during putting new policies example disability
policy needs to participate. to control private sectors gov needs to
evaluate. |
| Ethiopia |
Professionally I am in the law stream and I know exactly where the
progress of the Ethiopian legal system stake. I personally feel that
this question is a little bit sensitive so I only would like to suggest
the core points. 1. The minister of justice has to be restructured; it
is creating the big mess. 2. Judges and prosecutors and lawyers should
take regular capacity building training. 3. The judiciary should be independent,
no interference. 4. The recruitment of judges and prosecutors shouldn't
be based on the political view. 5. Feasible legal research has to be
conducted, there is legal research institute in Ethiopia, and however
it doesn't help the fragile legal system of my country. 6. Fighting corruption,
nepotism and illicit legal procedure. 7. Most importantly screening out
those incompetent officials from the Minister of justice and replacing
them with the competent one. |
| Ethiopia |
Problem of implementation |
| Ethiopia |
Capacitate THE judicial system -Aware THE community about THE rights
that it has |
| Ethiopia |
It is really a wonderful question because I am
in the law stream and I can suggest or propose a sound opinion on how
to improve the legal
system of my country. The question is actually not a simple one that
can be answered with in 15 or 30 minutes ,however I will try to suggest
my personal opinion on things to be done to improve the Legal system
of Ethiopia. 1. The law curriculum has to be changed completely, it is
a problematic. 2. The judicial system has to be independent, no interference
from the government. 3. The recruitment system of judges and prosecutors
should not be based on their political opinion or view. 4. Those in the
law profession including ,judges prosecutors and lawyers should improve
their capacity through regular training. 5. Visible and deep research
has to be conducted on the legal system that will help to identify the
weak side of the legal system. in fact there is a legal research institute
however the legal system is still in a fragile manner 6.Most importantly
the ministry of justice has to be restructured in a new way , I personally
believe that this minister office is not working for the improvement
of the legal system in my country. I have logical reason for my statement
let us see those prosecutors and judges who are recruited by this minister
office ,they are mostly from the private university college who are not
competent enough to join the government universities to study law, their
knowledge of legal concept is very questionable. The fragile education
system allow the private colleges to award students with a grade and
certificate that they don't deserve and they get easy cases to join the
legal system through the ministry of justice, this office doesn't believe
on the real academic excellence of students rather it focus on certificate
and Grade that really doesn't evaluate ones capacity of legal knowledge.
Those Actors in the legal system directly or indirectly reflects the
weakness or the strength of the system. to Answering this question might
need a full time dedication |
| Ethiopia |
The problem is not with the legal system. the problem is on the action.
you can't win it for long as long as the generation is given chance to
think on human basis. it is all vicious circle which we freely accepting
from our old people. |
| Ethiopia |
Avoid political bias and stopped grouping people in what they do. |
| Ethiopia |
Avoiding government intervention in the legal system because in some
cases there is political intervention |
| Ethiopia |
Corruption should be avoided and right persons should be employed |
| Ethiopia |
The judiciary must be free of any intimidation by the government and
need to buy the trust of the people. |
| Ethiopia |
Revise polices about youths |
| Ethiopia |
Improve the capacity of institutions and judges, police force, and
others that deals with legal issue. awareness of Societies should be
promoted. |
| Ethiopia |
Create awareness about the existed laws & address
issues that are not yet addressed |
| Ethiopia |
Ensure the independency of Judiciary |
| Ethiopia |
* the system shall be neutral. shall not be controlled by the government |
| Ethiopia |
• It should be free from the executive political influence • Ensure
the rule of law • Build the capacity of judiciaries • Constitutional
amendments • Ensure transparency and accountability |
| Ethiopia |
Assign educated judges, give sufficient rights and obligations lessons
to the community, encourage traditional and religious mediation, |
| Ethiopia |
Capacity building |
| Ethiopia |
Capacity building for legal institutions |
| Ethiopia |
Awareness level of the whole population should be improved |
| Gambia |
The Legal system is quite in order but they Government need to employ
more citizens in the legal system than paying foreign nationals lot of
money and giving them other provisions, than to citizens. |
| Germany |
Strict separation of Power in the arm of governance.. |
| Ghana |
Free will for the legal system to work without interference from Government |
| Ghana |
Structures and institutional reform be given the necessary back up. |
| Ghana |
Court computerization, better remuneration and working conditions for
judges |
| Ghana |
There is to develop a simplified version of the common known laws of
every country to be made readily available to every citizens. |
| Ghana |
By giving every person or persons before the law court equal access
to attorney to defend their cases irrespective of their financial situation. |
| Ghana |
Empowering the courts with the basic facilities. computerised the court
documentation and processing. Empower the police and above all, have
believe in the legal system. |
| Ghana |
I think at the regional level there should be some policing system.
For example in West Africa there is a lot of abuse of human rights especially
at the borders with an AU Regional Policy System working with ECOWAS
and other sub regional bodies this could help a great deal. |
| Ghana |
Transparency Exposing bad lawyers and corrupt judges |
| Kenya |
Eradicate corruption in the judicial system and two communities (the
rich and the poor) fare distribution of resources |
| kenya |
An overhaul of the current judicial system, luckily for us the new
constitution has mechanisms in place for that and its work in progress. |
| Kenya |
Reforming the judiciary in line with the provisions in the new constitution. |
| Kenya |
Fire all the judges and magistrates and re-establish the judiciary
system |
| Kenya |
Proper training to reduce corruption reduce bureaucracy in the process
remove government interference in the system |
| Kenya |
Proper judicial reforms that will be effective |
| Kenya |
The judicial system should be changed and some powers from the president
should be withdrawn and given to judiciary. |
| Kenya |
Overhaul of the judiciary system |
| Kenya |
Judicial rehab |
| Kenya |
Creation of more transparent and independent institutions. Reducing
the cost of legal services so that they are available to a greater portion
of the population. |
| Kenya |
Raising the awareness of rights with the citizens, through education
and mobilization |
| Kenya |
Establishment of independent legal institutions. Establishment of more
of these institutions. Getting rid of the manual processes in our courts
and automating them to serve clients better. |
| Kenya |
overhauling the judiciary |
| Kenya |
Policemen should be paid more & their living
standards improved then their integrity can increase. |
| Kenya |
The process is underway to increase the independence of the judiciary
which will ensure that all citizens are held responsible for their actions. |
| Liberia |
By increasing the salary of those who work at the legal system. |
| Liberia |
Training more persons, high incentives and setting up a good monitoring
systems could be best ways to exhibit fairness in our legal system. |
| Liberia |
Need to reform every sector of the legal system and bring in new strategy/ies
to make the rule of law effective. |
| Malawi |
People should have access to free legal advise government should not
take part in controlling the legal system as we have seen in my country
where the minister s been given power to close any media which is not
complying with the law and the amendment of the law concerning getting
injunction at court. |
| Malawi |
Malawi must enact a new youth policy and laws that are youth friendly.
Laws that clearly state government obligations and responsibilities on
issues that affect the youth. |
| Malawi |
Government or Political parties not to interfere in judicial or legal
system. - people from all ethinic groups, minority and tribes should
be given equal opportunity FOR judicial redress. |
| Malawi |
It can be improved if there can be a separate group not related to
government who could look at welfare of the legal. |
| Malawi |
Don't know |
| Malawi |
Train more so that the system should work accordingly. |
| Malawi |
To monitor it first and then discuss how and fill out the gaps |
| Malawi |
No knowledge I just see some outcomes to be fair and average |
| Malawi |
Train more people and employ them in legal sectors |
| Malawi |
Train more Paralegals and all them to represent the poor in courts. |
| Malawi |
By promoting accessibility of legal assistance to the poor |
| Mali |
New system |
| Morocco |
Remove CORRUPTION. |
| Namibia |
To step up the table whereby they dictate their penalties. These need
to be revisited. |
| Namibia |
The legislatives to be more independent |
| Namibia |
Most cases that left me with questions were mainly due to lack of witnesses
and sometimes light sentencing for cases involving loss of human lives.
The nation has such an influence and many times as we speak up during
the trial period beautiful things happen. |
| Nigeria |
Eradication of corruption |
| Nigeria |
Aborting bribery and corruption |
| Nigeria |
When justice is delverd without fear, favour or prejudices |
| Nigeria |
Empower them financially and incoperate good lawyer |
| Nigeria |
Good governance and stoping corruption |
| Nigeria |
If there is going to be power of freedom indeed, if citizen's right
is going to be fully recognized and respect appropriately |
| Nigeria |
Independent Judiciary |
| Nigeria |
Every citizen should be duly informed and updated on there basic human
right |
| Nigeria |
Insist on implementing the available laws concerning youth |
| Nigeria |
Actually implementing laws and following them strictly not giving a
face to them. |
| Nigeria |
There should be a formidable youth organisation |
| Nigeria |
Having good leadership |
| Nigeria |
Appointment of judicial officers based on merit. Empowerment and enhancement
of the welfare of judicial officers. |
| Nigeria |
Making judgements fair |
| Nigeria |
Allowing the system to be totally independent. |
| Nigeria |
First of all, the senior advocates should be as of merit and not by
lobbying or any other political means. secondly, the judiciary is by
appointment and I don't think it is fair enough judges are public officers
and officers of the law as well as so should be allowed to work and administer
justice without fear of favour. government or no government. sometimes
there is reluctance to pass judgement against government owned institute
even where they derogate from their duties and are in the wrong. |
| Nigeria |
It is well! The truth is the system needs to be restructured. |
| Nigeria |
Build the capacity of the Judiciary |
| Nigeria |
Fair Hearing |
| Nigeria |
Educating and Enlightening citizens on their basic rights and how to
go about claiming it when abused. |
| Nigeria |
Judicial should be self independent |
| Nigeria |
Independent judiciary |
| Nigeria |
Elimination of corruption in judiciary and speedy dispensation of justice |
| Nigeria |
Make it gender friendly and ensure adherence to the system no matter
your status. |
| Nigeria |
Lay down rules |
| Nigeria |
Good policy. |
| Nigeria |
Having more access to justice and free legal services |
| Nigeria |
The criminal and penal codes should be implemented all over the country,
and there should be no discrimination between the rich and the poor,
they should both serve the same punishment for the same crime. |
| Nigeria |
Put honest people at the hem of affairs |
| Rwanda |
Work with parliament and Ministry of justice |
| Rwanda |
Public communication |
| Saudi Arabia and United States of America |
Elect more conscious, compassionate, clear thinking judges, and other
legal oriented decision and lawmakers |
| Senegal |
Engage and involve young people in politics |
| Senegal |
Give to the system all the rights to do it job |
| Sierra Leone |
There is a need for a more independent legal system. |
| Sierra Leone |
To allow the independent of the judiciary and helping young promising
lawyers |
| Sierra Leone |
To try and expedite the system of passing verdict and change those
archaic laws and fines that we are still using. to also put stringent
measures in place for those that embezzle public funds and perpetrators
of sexual gender based violence. |
| Sierra Leone |
Politicians should reframe from corruptions which leads to the backwardness
of every country in Africa |
| Sierra Leone |
To revisiting laws enacted and the judiciary system be pro active and
fair play in judging cases |
Somalia
|
Capacity building THE judiciary personnels in THE country |
| Somalia |
To create more awareness and good governance |
| Somalia |
To establish independent legal committee who is controlling with the
system of improving the legal, and to train all sectors of the legal
in the government system and to implement the international obligations
and to follow that. |
| Somalia |
Well it needs to teach them and give them more workshops about how
the legal system works in this modern era |
| Somalia |
Through public participant and stake holder through workshop and training. |
| Somalia |
In order to get a good government and good leadership that is the only
way to improve. |
| South Africa |
To get everyone know about human rights. To allow everyone to contribute
to context against our laws. |
| South Africa |
Employ more people and pay them good salaries so that they don't become
corrupt. |
| South Africa |
Awareness on the procedures of courts etc. |
| South Africa |
A fair trial to everybody regardless of status |
| South Africa |
More stronger watch dogs and public influence. |
| South Africa |
Victims of crimes should enjoy as many (or more) rights than prisoners. |
| Sudan |
Accept all policies, and ease certain procedures |
| Sudan |
Free parliament federal system separate executive system from judgment
system civilian government and the soldiers to camps only democracy |
| Swaziland |
Capacity building |
| Tanzania |
1. To improve legal education |
| Tanzania |
Participation-All the citizens regardless gender and age should be
involved in decision making with reference to legal system in my country. |
| Tanzania |
Have improved life of people. have transparent and accountable personal
eradication of corruption |
| Tanzania |
Fighting corruption and promoting transparency. |
| Tanzania |
Education and involvement of those who full understand the concepts
of law and how important it is, why do we need law. In fact to have legal
education in all spheres of community life. |
| The Gambia |
Funding the judiciary system |
| The Gambia |
Good democracy and freedom of right |
| The Gambia |
1. More training for local legal practitioners 2. Indigenisation of
the judiciary |
| Togo |
To improve the legal system, I think that the government must fight
the anticorruption |
| Tunisia |
Be monitored by international institutions. |
| Uganda |
It is only known by English reading people there no mechanism for local
people to under their government laws in there local languages. |
| Uganda |
Sensitizing the community about their rights |
| Uganda |
Promotion of youth involvement in the decision making laws adressing
the issues affecting young people |
| Uganda |
Make the political space so fair and conducive, then the legal system
shall improve tremendously. as long as the legal system fears the executive
of the country, there will be no fairness |
| Uganda |
Make the lawyers available for the people most times they cannot afford
to pay a lawyer |
| Uganda |
The people need to speak without fear. Not as individuals but as a
whole. |
| Uganda |
Set up a judicial system that is independent from the government since
the government is playing a big role. |
| Uganda |
Avail facilities |
| Uganda |
By eliminating corruption in the legal system, and promoting the rule
of law without any influence from political power (those in the political
offices). |
| Uganda |
Stop corruption - transparent, accountability and responsible leaders
- strong By-laws against those who abuse offices |
| Zambia |
By letting parliament choose the Chief Justices & High
Court Judges; and not be appointed by the President. Increasing salaries
for the law
enforcement wings so that they are not prone to bribes. Dismissing/jailing
the officers found wanting so as to deter others from doing the same. |
| Zambia |
By sensitizing on Transparency, Transparency should be put in place |
| Zambia |
Close monitoring and exchange of ideas among countries. |
| Zambia |
Reduce corrupt practices and to also fairly judge the people in high
political offices |
| Zimbabwe |
Cases should be dealt with within reasonable time frames as justice
delayed is justice denied. Moreover, the judges should be chosen on merit
and not handpicked so that judgements are not given on political grounds
or other prejudicial biases |
| Zimbabwe |
Politics should be removed from court cases. |
| Zimbabwe |
We must come up with a legal action that is in line with our beliefs
as Africans. Some of these procedures that are followed today were designed
years back during the days of the white settlers. We must identify the
difference in every African country and come up with a system that matches
that difference. Cultural beliefs to be precise. |
| Zimbabwe |
I think its fine considering that I m a law abiding citizen. It will
be nice even to make it tight to avoid foreign policies promoting inhuman
practices. Africans have their way of doing things and living, so are
western people. Our difference makes life worthy living |
| Zimbabwe |
Avoid corruption Institutional reform |
| Q42. What is the greatest obstacle to youth-led sustainable development
in your
country? |
| Country |
Answers |
| Botswana |
Lack of enough assistance from the government and private sector |
| Burkina Faso |
The biggest obstacle is the lack of means. youth poverty makes them
impotent in the face of many challenges |
| Burundi |
1) Shortage of Fund to support youth development projects 2) Knowledge
and skills for effective participation 3) Poor skills in network development
4) Lack of awareness and youth forum and seminar /Conferences |
| Burundi |
Specific strong youth programs which can help youth to eradicate poverty
and help to make strong leaders. |
| Burundi |
Updated skills |
| Cameroon |
Political will of the leaders today to help support us go forward. |
| Cameroon |
Poor educational backgrounds, lack of finances to carry out projects |
| Cameroon |
Adults don't trust young people The old don't want to give younger
people an opportunity and stay in power longer than they are expected
to. |
| Cameroon |
Youth knowledge on their cultural and natural resources. - LEADERSHIP
conflicts |
| Cameroon |
Support from government is difficult to get |
| Cameroon |
The lack of sensitization which could make youths more aware of their
responsibilities. |
| Cameroon |
Unemployment and lack of encouragement in other hand lack of sponsors |
| Cameroon |
Difficulties to have funds to execute sustainable live serving projects. |
| Cameroon |
The youth themselves |
| Chad |
No support in all plan |
| Comoros |
To find people who have experience and to get subvention |
| CÔTE D'IVOIRE |
The governmental structures don't support young initiatives and actions
about sustainable development. For them young people are not idle, not
enough responsible and are interested only by political situation. |
| DRC |
The fight against pollution, poor sanitation, biodiversity and climate
change are subjects of sensitization and mobilization by youth on sustainable
development in DRC. Explain environmental issues and sustainable development
to children and youth is not always easy, because you have to have yourself
the foundation necessary but it should also be sufficiently plastic to
avoid losing a child or young Congolese. |
| DRC |
No handing money Lack of total expression |
| Egypt |
They are NOT involved. They are only superficially participating. |
| Egypt |
Laws |
| Egypt |
Allocation of resources. Youth don't have access to sufficient resources
such as funds. |
| Egypt |
government rules |
| Eritrea |
Not sure. |
| Ethiopia |
Lack of awareness. |
| Ethiopia |
Lack of finance |
| Ethiopia |
Lack of awareness, poverty and corruption |
| Ethiopia |
The greatest obstacles to youth -led sustainable development in my
country are '' 1. Poor Education System 2. Inadequate policy frame work
and strategies. 3. Poor implementation mechanism of policies strategies
and planed that focused on youth. |
| Ethiopia |
I do not know in detail |
| Ethiopia |
-governmental support -encourage Youth participation in Development
-provide THE Youth with opportunity and access to LEADERSHIP -promote
gender equality |
| Ethiopia |
In my personal view the greatest obstacle is poor strategies and policies
on the sustainable development program designed by the government with
out the full participation and consultation of the youth on the decision
making process. Most importantly the education system by itself is being
an obstacle, I have a sound justification to say this, the education
policy of my country is mainly focused on the coverage or the enrolment
rate. so those youth who received poor education will not be fruitful
on any youth led sustainable development since it is not possible or
profitable to go forward with people who are not equipped with necessary
tool- that is education. |
| Ethiopia |
The greatest problem is the youth are not speaking the same language.
Youth is speaking on humanity, on reason, on political affiliation, on
its economic solution and culture. So we need to have youth speaking
same language which is well researched, demand based, with rights based
approach not calculated to govern rather educated to take the lead. |
| Ethiopia |
The policy by itself! impose what the government think, microenterprise, |
| Ethiopia |
From the government side, there is no enough space to involve the youth
in critical issues of the country. And in the youth side, there is no
enough sense of ownership of motherland. |
| Ethiopia |
lack of finance |
| Ethiopia |
Financial capacity of many youth -led sustainable development programs
by GOs and NSA's are often challenged |
| Ethiopia |
financial constraint |
| Ethiopia |
government support and financial problems |
| Ethiopia |
-Lack of skill, experience and technical assistance.... -Mistrust of
stakeholders....... -Lack of clarity in objective, mission , vision of
the youth-led organizations ...... -Lack of adequate/enough funding.... |
| Ethiopia |
Sustainability of the program it self. |
| Ethiopia |
Informed participation |
| Ethiopia |
* the system |
| Ethiopia |
• Lack of financial and other capacity • Lack acceptance • Fear of
the gov’t towards youth focused initiatives • Lack of democracy |
| Ethiopia |
Training and skill, attitude |
| Ethiopia |
Capacity limitation |
| Ethiopia |
Finance |
| Ethiopia |
Shortage of fund fund raising |
| Ethiopia |
Opportunities and abilities |
| Fiji |
Focus on issues crippling the nation rather than
self centred ideas & short
term benefits oriented ... |
| Gambia |
Skills and competence |
| Germany |
Government Policies. No encouragement or no support. |
| Ghana |
Finances |
| Ghana |
There is not financial support to most planned project. Frequent change
of government policies and programmes also affect initiatives embarked
upon. |
| Ghana |
Inadequate funding |
| Ghana |
Access to information and improve the youth knowledge on sustainable
development. |
| Ghana |
1. High level of illiteracy and semi-literacy in the youth groups 1.
Lack of self belief on the part of the youth 2. Lack of complete trust
in the ability of the youth to deliver by the elderly |
| Ghana |
The involvement of party politics in Youth activities. |
| Ghana |
Lack of Government Support and Green Initiatives, |
| Ghana |
Do not have the facts to comment on |
| Ireland |
Lack of political will and resources. |
| Kenya |
The youth are not recognised as serious people and not able to lead.
a concept which is wrong. on the other hand , youth have to prove that
we can deliver |
| Kenya |
Most youth are in a transition and they have not taken time to appreciate
the little efforts that they are making for themselves. They have always
tended to look at the Government and donors as the solution to their
programs. Ownership of the ideas brought form outside is still a challenge
to sustainable development as the youth always look at the programs as
meant not to build them but those people bringing these programs to them.
If ownership were to be embraced and youth brought in as equal partners
in most initiative from the point of conception of the ideas then they
would see themselves as part of the solution and in so doing own the
ideas from the onset |
| Kenya |
Lack of commitment by the youth themselves. |
| Kenya |
Political representation and participation |
| Kenya |
lack of skills by the youth |
| Kenya |
Actual education in sustainable development for youth in the formal
education sector for them to know what sustainable development actually
is. Availability of funds to carry out such development for the youth. |
| Kenya |
Lack of support from the government. |
| Kenya |
Weak entrepreneurship skills. |
| Kenya |
Lack of cooperation from older generation |
| Kenya |
Ignorance among the youth themselves. Lack of commitment from those
in power to involve the youth in national affairs that affect them. Inadequate
programs that address the needs of the youth. |
| Kenya |
Resource allocation |
| Kenya |
Ignorance by the youth themselves. The youth do not know their rights
and obligations both to themselves and their country. Lack of willingness
by those in power to integrate the youth in decision making. |
| Kenya |
finances. Registration Frustration by authorities like the local authority |
| Kenya |
Lack of funds and support. |
| Kenya |
Lack of awareness. Young people need to be educated more on the importance
of factoring in sustainable development in the work they do |
| Liberia |
The obstacle is that most of the government official are not taking
into consideration the rights of youth and children. |
| Liberia |
The lack of financial support, willingness of policy makers to adhere
to young people as well as national government own failure to introduce
youth impactful programs. |
| Liberia |
Lack of Government National Youth Policy though just ratified AYC. |
| Malawi |
Financial constraints HIV/AIDS Poverty Technology early marriages among
girl youth inadequate education |
| Malawi |
Lack of the spirit of self reliance and critical thinking |
| Malawi |
- Lack of funding. (Government not willing to initiate or fund sustainable
development programmes). - Interference from the government on NGOs..
- Policy not clear or irregular to regulate sustainable development programmes.
- Youth are not taken serious |
| Malawi |
Some Gvt institutions demand more things to youths who want to start
their business especially from donations |
| Malawi |
Youth involvement at all levels. |
| Malawi |
Resources is the main obstacle that lead to low youth led sustainable
development |
| Malawi |
Lack of knowledge and skills among young people. lack of support and
programs that are effective for youth to interact and get involved |
| Malawi |
Organizations always start with no or little incomes. To have a good
sustainable future of the organization will mean have well educated young
people who most of the time they may not take risks to be employed in
a low income organization or they do not take volunteerism |
| Malawi |
Poor funding of youth led projects |
| Malawi |
Lack of financial and material support. |
| Malawi |
Not involving the youth, there is a saying that says anything for the
youth without the youth is against the youth |
| Mali |
Study |
| Morocco |
Lack of material and quality in education. |
| Namibia |
Volunteerism |
| Namibia |
I would say corruption and self enrichment. Especially if foreign assistance
is involved and comes in the form of cash, it disappears |
| Niger |
The opportunity to find fund to realise their mission |
| Nigeria |
Funding |
| Nigeria |
Lack of take-off grant and sponsorship |
| Nigeria |
Finance and enabling environment to showcase their abilities. |
| Nigeria |
The Government don't give their best to it and finance them |
| Nigeria |
Insufficient facilities |
| Nigeria |
Policy and programs should be forwarded to government and shall be
monitored. |
| Nigeria |
Bad governance |
| Nigeria |
Youth are not properly prepared for the challenge |
| Nigeria |
Finances |
| Nigeria |
Funding to get more youths involved and to reach youths in communities. |
| Nigeria |
Lack of government support |
| Nigeria |
Lack of suport from government and representation. |
| Nigeria |
Management and organisation. |
| Nigeria |
The belief that youths are not co-ordinated enough |
| Nigeria |
Funding and lack of technical know-how. |
| Nigeria |
The youths in our country lack governmental support which is important
to be able to reach out to more people on a wider scale |
| Nigeria |
Funding! Also, the fact that over 90% of youth led programs are funded
by international organizations and other donors. |
| Nigeria |
Lack of funds |
| Nigeria |
Financial support |
| Nigeria |
Lack Funding and Government commitment to youth led programmes. |
| Nigeria |
Funding inadequate resources and training |
| Nigeria |
Political godfatherism |
| Nigeria |
Access to funding for our projects remain a major problem |
| Nigeria |
Bad governance. |
| Nigeria |
Funding and lake of awareness. |
| Nigeria |
Government policy, lack of fund and adequate infrastructure facilities |
| Nigeria |
Government support |
| Nigeria |
Finance and government support |
| Nigerian |
Funds |
| Pakistan |
Lack of more educated and motivated youth. |
| Philippines |
Anti- drug program |
| Rwanda |
Miss jobs, and miss entrepreneurship skills |
| Rwanda |
They haven't the financial capacity. |
| Saudi Arabia and United States of America |
Challenges in adequate financial resources to mobilize, travel to attend
conferences/meetings, coordinating efforts, collaborating and worry over
who is going to get the credit. |
| Senegal |
Through financial support and state |
| Senegal |
Confidence in youth |
| Sierra Leone |
In most cases it is said to be funds, however, we have come to a conclusion
that it has a lot to do with lack managerial / entrepreneurship skills. |
| Sierra Leone |
lack of funding to cater for them and insufficient volunteer |
| Sierra Leone |
the issue of resource and the will to volunteer has been a great challenge.
people are not really ready to work with young people, they are just
trying to use the name of serving youth for their own gains. the youth
also lack the necessary capacity to initiate and carry on independently. |
| Sierra Leone |
Funding, lack of adequate skills to perform. |
| Sierra Leone |
Youth are not given the change to contribute to the socio- economic
development in building the nation |
| Somalia |
High illiteracy level |
| Somalia |
Lack of strong government and peace and security |
| Somalia |
The first obstacle in my country through the youth is unfinished fighting
between the weak government and the organized Islamists in the town. |
| Somalia |
Lack of support from the government |
| Somalia |
Coastal and marine sustainable and utilization of resource for better
use for future generation, |
| Somalia |
First ongoing war, second opposition groups who are not allowed to
make more action, peace and security are also main part |
| South Africa |
Availability of jobs. Youth delinquency. Lack of knowledge Drugs HIV/AIDS |
| South Africa |
Finances , resources and empowerment |
| South Africa |
It is not recognised as a sector that exist and needs great support.
The only support is provide to those who start business and youth-led
sustainable development initiatives have to compete with other initiatives
that are run by people over 10 years of experience. |
| South Africa |
Employment |
| South Africa |
Skills and public trust in the capability of the youth. |
| South Africa |
There is not enough youth participation, and incorporation at local,
provincial and national levels in our government. |
| Sudan |
development of education |
| Sudan |
corruption |
| Swaziland |
There is lack of trust on young people. Most young people struggle
to get their organisations moving. the lack of support is a key tool
that has resulted to more troubles |
| Tanzania |
1. Fund to run some project 2. Acceptability of elders in our project
implementation 3. accessibility |
| Tanzania |
Unemployment is the greatest obstacle |
| Tanzania |
Poor source of income, unemployment, lack of entrepreneurial skills
and lack of income generating activities as well as undeveloped country
infrastructures. |
| Tanzania |
Lack of support because of lacking skills needed. |
| Tanzania |
To discover their purposes in every activity they are in (personal
concept and Identity of the self), involvement in political activities
which lead into policy formulation, unemployment, entrepreneurial skills
and self motivation. |
| The Gambia |
Funding |
| The Gambia |
What I know is that youths are making lot of work to maintain sustainable
development of our country in terms of Education, Capacity Building of
Youths, Training of Community base, Urban and Rural development and lot
more just to name few. |
| The Gambia |
The greatest challenges are: 1. Non recognition of youth efforts in
national development 2. Lack of fund to support youth-led projects and
youth innovation 3. Non inclusion of youth in decision making 4. Low
of training and education of young people in various fields |
| Togo |
Simply, I can say the political system doesn't allow the young to reach
their full potential. |
| Tunisia |
Funds. Awareness. |
| Uganda |
Lack of government political will. |
| Uganda |
Illiteracy and lack of enough funds |
| Uganda |
Bad governance poor education system |
| Uganda |
The type of education they get; the political environment thats not
all that peacefull; equal opportunties for all tribes and regions |
| Uganda |
The youth always give up because they are not fully supported by the
government |
| Uganda |
Corruption and greed. |
| Uganda |
Financial problems |
| Uganda |
Political influence and limited support |
| Uganda |
Lack of information capacity building, and funding opportunities, lack
of motivating goodwill from those in government. |
| Uganda |
Poverty - unemployment - natural disasters - very big gap between THE
rich and THE poor - unequal distribution of resources |
| Zambia |
Funds |
| Zambia |
The youth lack the guidance necessary for their lives especially given
their tender age, Owing to lack of proper guidance and counselling, some
of the youth are engaged in drug abuse, alcohol, crime, prostitution
and teenage pregnancies. In most cases, the youth indulge in these illegal
practices due to lack of recreational facilities and the disintegration
of the family as a nucleus of socio-economic development. Most youths
lack life skills, training and experience to enable them obtain formal
employment and/or finance to engage in self-employment activities. Is
it felt the youth have been socially, economically, and even politically
alienated from national development. |
| Zambia |
Unavailability of funds and support from partners. |
| Zambia |
Lack of training, knowlege and sponsorship. Poor administration and
governance. |
| Zimbabwe |
Window dressing of some youths who are placed in positions of authority
just to secure the interests of other adult political leaders. Youths
as our window of hope should be active at levels of life, participate
in the formulation design and implementation of development projects. |
| Zimbabwe |
Political instability and restrictions. |
| Zimbabwe |
Lack of funding. SANCTIONS. |
| Zimbabwe |
Youth are invisible and they only became visible during elections.
Youth are like pots that never feed on what it cooks, or are like a door
mate. Youth are not yet free. Yes Africa got its political independence,
very few youth and youth org 0,00001% are economically free. We have
MDGs to be achieved, the people on the ground ie Youth led organization
can't get support. In short Youth and youth led organizations are under
sanctions. They are socio and economic slaves from Cape to Cairo. Youth
are frustrated, after spending those years to school, you still cant
feed your mother, your sister, yourself. I wish one day, I will tell
these so called Organizations advocating for youth empowerment and development. |
| Zimbabwe |
Most youths are not interested in developing the country they are mostly
migrating to other develop countries |
