Publications

EU Project: Civil Society and District Councillors Trained in Kiboga District

The second round of training workshops for local government leaders and civil society actors has taken place in Kiboga district. Implemented by KAS and ACFODE the activities are part of the EU funded project: Action for Strengthening Good Governance and Accountability. more…

Yusuf Kiranda | Event contributions | February 2, 2012

EU Funded Project: Training Activities Start in the Districts

Under the EU funded project: Action for Strengthening Good Governance and Accountability in Uganda, KAS and ACFODE will train elected representatives and civil society actors in 11 districts of Uganda. more…

Yusuf Kiranda | Event contributions | January 19, 2012

Employment Policies for Uganda: Young Leaders' Perspectives

A Study Conducted by the Young Leaders Think Tank for Policy Alternatives

The members of the Young Leaders Think Tank for Policy Alternatives have worked intensively on the topic of (un)employment in Uganda with particular focus on the challenges for the youth. Based on an analysis of the situation and the existing policies, the members have discussed and formulated policy recommendations that could help in addressing challenges of youth (un)employment in the country. The paper analyses the given context, legal framework and existing policies and outlines the policy recommendations from the perspective of the young generation. more…

December 21, 2011

Concepts and Principles of Democratic Governance and Accountability

A Guide for Peer Educators

The guide forms part of the "Civic Education Toolkit" under the project “Action for Strengthening Good Governance and Accountability” and is designed to serve as a simplified tool for use by civic educators and elected leaders in understanding the concepts of democracy, good governance and accountability. It clearly defines and explains the general concept of democracy and outlines the main "ingredients" of a democratic state and society. Particular attention is given to the specific Uganda context. more…

December 19, 2011

Facilitation Skills and Methods of Adult Education

A Guide for Civic Education at Grassroots Level

The guide is part of a comprehensive "Toolkit for Civic Education" which is being produced under the project “Action for Strengthening Good Governance and Accountability”. It is a comprehensive manual for trainers and facilitators of civic education activities which contains basic information on the concepts of civic education and adult learning and gives practical instructions on how to organise and implement trainings at grassroots level. Specific attention is given to facilitation skills and methods that can help the trainers apply an appropriate and effective methodology. more…

Mathias Kamp | December 19, 2011