NAIROBI SUMMIT

     Were you aware of the Nairobi summit?

60%

40%

If 'Yes' how did you find out about it?

Ø  I was invited

Ø  Through an email from a network organization  

Ø  From Pochi

Ø  Naydgroup

Ø  Through the web

Ø  On-line discussion

Did you apply to attend?

60%

40%

If you answered YES to the above were you invited to attend?

40%

60%

If you were invited to attend but decided not to come could you let us know why?

Ø  I couldn't attend due to lack of funds

Ø  First of all, we had the promise to be supported by the government especially the ministry of youths. On the last minute, we have received the letter from this ministry and to other supporters, that there is no partnership between them and NAYD. This why this network is needed.

Ø  We didn't find support to go there because we don't capacity

Ø  Funds conflicts

Ø  Commitments especially in academics which could not allow me to take a whole week out of college.

Do you think NAYD should organise summits in the future?

95%

0%

5%

If Yes what sort of format should it take?

Ø  Local topics:1.issues affecting the youths 2.How youths should be empowered to self development 3.Awareness of various issues that youths need to know in detail

Ø  International - 1 week and with a range of topics

Ø  National and Regional forums.

Ø  NAYD should organise international seminars for at least one week on a yearly basis. This should be rotating from country to country.

Ø  National summit 1day to 1week.  Youths faced with MDGs; Climate change; Haiti earthquake; HIV/AIDS etc

Ø  First, we should organised regional and then on a continental summit. National for 04 days. Girls Rights/health hazards/climate change etc

Ø  National, regional and International

Ø  It all depends on matters going on at the time considered

Ø  Regional – 4 days

Ø  Local

Ø  International - 7days

Ø  A day is enough and then you discuss a specific topic. You don't have to be broad like the last summit.

Ø  National and International - 1 week

Ø  Regional, national and international to create more awareness and consciousness of other youths cultures, strengths ,innovations etc Topics should be varied just like in the previous summit meeting.

NAYD STRUCTURE INTERNET

Did you know NAYD had Country Co-ordinators?

71%

29%

Should NAYD be officially registered as an NGO in each country?

90%

10%

What in your view is the role of a Country Co-ordinator? Please rate from 1 to 10 where 1 is not important and 10 is very important.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Fund raising

9%

0%

14%

0%

9%

4%

4%

19%

0%

38%

Developing projects

4%

4%

4%

4%

0%

0%

0%

14%

23%

42%

Organising events

4%

0%

4%

0%

4%

9%

9%

14%

19%

33%

Improving the country network

4%

0%

4%

4%

4%

4%

0%

9%

4%

61%

Overseeing Volunteering

5%

0%

5%

0%

10%

0%

5%

15%

15%

45%

Any other suggestions?

Ø  Mobilization of the youth to participate in their activities.

Ø  Partner with local investment firms and the governments for a better cause. It is better to supervise the different Country Co-ordinators to improving the country network

Ø  They should try to be more present and try to see that much of this work is done

Ø  Make them like country NGO

Ø  Working closely with national members and NAYD leaders

Ø  Country coordinators should also have other regional officers to oversee planning and coordination of events. The regional officers should help in policy implementation in liaison to NAYD's agenda and principles.

Ø  Just not sure about the implications of NGO status in each country eg can an NGO get customs duty waivers in every African country and do NGO’s work together in many countries? Think a coordinator would have more to do and should delegate some of these tasks. Conditions are so varied in each country how could a coordinator living in say Nairobi be assessed against one in rural Uganda?

Even though Country Co-ordinators work on a voluntary basis do you think their position should be reviewed on a regular basis against a set of criteria?

90%

10%

     If 'Yes' how often should this review take place?

10%

71%

5%

14%

Do you think there is a need for Regional Co-ordinators?

81%

19%

If Yes what do you think their role should be?

Ø  To raise funds, organise events at regional level, carry out regional development projects and oversee the country co-ordinators etc.

Ø  They should ensure harmonised way of carrying out the activities to ensure they achieve their set goals.

Ø  Same as country co-ordinators.

Ø  Monitoring and evaluation of programs.

Ø  Ameliorating on the network within members of those regions given that country coordinator is in the Nation’s capital.

Ø  To coordinate the activities of NAYD at regional level.

Ø  To assist the already existing Co-ordinators in each country

Ø  To monitor, evaluate all relative activities

Ø  The same but in an upper level.

Ø  They will help the country Co-ordinators to develop their roles in their countries, to help them to be connected in government development projects realization and to enhance the connection between the different countries in the region.

Ø  Experience sharing

Ø  To work hand in hand with country coordinators to ensure NAYD function in each country.

Ø  To coordinate regional activities.

Ø  Formulation of policies.  Registration of new members. Organisation of events. Briefing and coordination of activities. Linkages and networking

Ø  Absolutely no! We need to devolve and empower local country coordinators. We don’t want to get top heavy and then overrule local people and stifle progress by toeing (policy). We ought to be training people in conferences. Our leaders should serve not over-rule  

What do you think the selection criteria should be for becoming a co-ordinator?

Ø  Academic qualifications experience

Ø  Commitment to NAYD activities

Ø  Has to have the knowledge and experience in a relevant field

Ø  Previous experience and also the attitude. One should be self motivated and result oriented. Academic basis and NAYD experience

Ø  Ready to improve networking not only on the net but in other media. Readiness to organise regional, local and individual meetings. Draw up projects and look for funding from donors etc Commitment to work for NAYD and previous work experience in youth work

Ø  All what it takes to be a good leader

Ø  Knowledge, capacity.

Ø  The love of Africans.

Ø  A co-ordinator has to work closely with youth and government.

Ø  Availability. Not pre-occupied with any NGO work. Voluntary service with stipend to enhance work.

Ø  A set of rules should be set aside. Consultations should be made for that.

Ø  On line election.

Ø  Dedication and commitment

Ø  Educational background and access to the internet

Ø  Set standards of leadership. One’s commitment and dedication to Nayd activities. If possible a fair and free elections to be done or an election committee to be set and on line recruitment of coordinators done based on a given questionnaire responses from applicants

Ø  The person should have a proven record of what is important qualities for the role

What is the role of NAYD International? Please rate from 1 to 10 where 1 is unimportant and 10 is very important.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Fund raising

0%

7%

0%

14%

7%

0%

0%

7%

28%

35%

Developing programs

0%

0%

0%

0%

6%

6%

6%

6%

13%

60%

Organising events

0%

0%

0%

0%

6%

13%

13%

6%

6%

53%

Improving the global network

0%

0%

0%

0%

6%

0%

6%

6%

33%

46%

Forming strategic partnerships

0%

0%

0%

6%

0%

6%

0%

6%

26%

53%

Overseeing Volunteering

0%

0%

6%

0%

6%

0%

6%

20%

6%

53%

What other roles do you think NAYD International should have?

Ø  Creating awareness

Ø  Involvement in conservation activities ie by having a branch that is involved in the same. Educational programs

Ø  Get youths together and let them know their political rights.

Ø  Secretariat

Ø  To facilitate and strengthen the participation of African youth in the development of the continent. Rallying. Advocacy.

Ø  To help NAYD in the countries to be established

Ø  Working hard for change on African youth

Ø  Advocacy for country members

Ø  Advisory role

Ø  Keep the goal of the organisation

Ø  Training and members empowerment

Do you think NAYD International should continue on a voluntary only basis or seek funding to become a formal structure?

53%

7%

40%

Do you think members of NAYD international should be voted in by NAYD members on a regular basis?

87%

13%

FINAL COMMENTS

On a range from 1 to 10 where 1 is no benefit and 10 is very beneficial how much do you think Africa has gained from having NAYD as an organisation since its formation in March 2005?

0%

0%

6%

0%

7%

20%

20%

7%

20%

20%

Please add any general comments you have about NAYD and its future in the box provided below.

Ø  There are very few youths in Africa that know about NAYD. Measures should be taken to create more awareness.

Ø  Networking as a common aspect to help get more ideas.

Ø  Very excellent work.

Ø  NAYD has really created partnerships and collaboration between many youth organisations, hence it has been a success since its creation.

Ø  It will be the best pillar for youth’s development.

Ø  Keep the goals of NAYD and be realistic.

Ø  This is an initiative that must just move on. We should embark on new strategies for recruitment and empowerment.