Roundtable Discussion on Effective Youth Participation
Beyond elections: fostering and sustaining constructive youth political engagement
On 04th October, a roundtable discussion on constructive youth political engagement was held by the Konrad-Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) Uganda and the University Forum on Governance (UNIFOG). Under the theme “Beyond elections: fostering and sustaining constructive youth political engagement” the roundtable brought together distinguished youth from the academia, political parties, civil society and government. UNIFOG and KAS representatives, including special guest Miriam Fischer, Desk Officer of KAS Headquarters in Berlin too were present to discuss prospects for youth mobilization in Uganda.
October 14, 2016
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Harnessing Youth Energies in Promoting Gender Equality and Good Governance
Encouraging university students to eloquently voice their opinion and engage in political participation through debate
ACFODE and KAS continue to encourage youth participation in the governance of their country. Between 4th and 6th October, KAS supported the annual Inter institutional debate competitions held at Nob View Hotel. This year's theme was harnessing youth energies in promoting gender equality good governance. Makerere University was crowned the champions for 2016.
Bernard Mukhone
October 10, 2016
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Stärkung der Demokratieförderung in Uganda
NGO-Vertreter aus Uganda zu Besuch in Berlin und Bonn
Wie geht gute Regierungsführung und kommunale Demokratie in Deutschland? Neun Multiplikatoren aus dem afrikanischen Land sind vom 18.-24.September 2016 im Rahmen eines Deutschlandseminars Gast der KAS und wollen Impulse für ihre Arbeit in der Heimat erfahren.
September 22, 2016
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Strengthening the democratisation in Uganda
NGO-representatives from Uganda visit Berlin and Bonn
How does good governance and local democracy work in Germany? Nine representatives from the African country visited Germany from 18th – 24th of September 2016 as guests of KAS in a “Germany seminar” to gain impulses for their work in their home country.
September 22, 2016
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SOUTH SUDAN NATIONAL WOMEN'S STRATEGY
ENHANCING WOMEN’S PARTICIPATION IN VARIOUS DECISION MAKING STRUCTURES DURING AND AFTER THE TRANSITION PERIOD
The South Sudan National Women’s Strategy for enhancing women’s participation in decision-making during and after the Transitional Period is developed as a result of a lengthy rigorous consultative process with South Sudanese women from different sectors mentioned below.
September 9, 2016
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WORKSHOP ON POLICY BRIEFS WITH YOUNG LEADERS THINK TANK FOR POLICY ALTERNATIVES
Young Leaders Think Tank receives training on producing effective policy recommendations
The Young Leaders Think Tank for Policy Alternatives is an initiative of KAS to enhance youth participation in governance and policy formulation in Uganda. The 25 members are young, highly qualified Ugandans engaged in different sectors and meet regularly to discuss important policy issues and develop policy papers (the last one on Agriculture was even presented to the Vice-Minister of Uganda). Therefore, developing skills to write well-structured and relevant policy briefs and blog posts was the goal of the two-day-workshop from 3rd to 4th September at Esella Country Hotel in Kampala.
September 8, 2016
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REGIONAL YOUTH DEBATE SERIES GOES TO NKUMBA UNIVERSITY
Beyond Elections: Fostering and Sustaining Constructive Youth Political Engagement
Often times, many young people participate in political processes only during the election peaks. To inculcate youth participation at all times, we hold public dialogues and debates to continue providing a platform where youth can engage and discuss real political issues.
Donnas Ojok
September 5, 2016
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The Young Leaders Think Tank for Policy Alternatives meets the Vice-President of Uganda
Policy Recommendations on how to enhance youth participation in Ugandan agriculture
KAS is collaborating with young innovators in Uganda to generate new policy ideas on issues that affect the young people in Uganda. On 25th August, the Young Leaders Think Tank for Policy Alternatives has presented a paper that offers critical reflections on youth engagement in the agricultural sector to the Vice President of Uganda, Mr. Edward Ssekandi.
August 31, 2016
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SYMPOSIUM ON THE POSSIBILITIES OF PEACE AND POLITICAL STABILITY IN SOUTH SUDAN
Alternatives for Fostering Inclusive State Building and Sustainable Peace
To create a platform for dialogue on the current situation in South Sudan, KAS together with Makerere University Convocation and the University Forum on Governance organized a public dialogue and academic roundtable to discuss the prospects for peace and political stability in South Sudan. With the theme: “Transcending the Shadow of Violence: Alternatives for Fostering Inclusive State Building and Sustainable Peace in South Sudan” the events aimed to provide a platform where experts on violence, state building and peace will reflect on prevailing circumstances in Sudan.
Donnas Ojok
August 30, 2016
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SOCIAL MEDIA FOR IMPROVED LOCAL GOVERNANCE AND SERVICE DELIVERY IN WEST NILE REGION
Promoting Good governance, Accountability and Civic engagement at the local government level through social Media
For the third time in 2016, we have once again partnered with the Center for Media Literacy and Community Development (CEMCOD) to train 20 local government leaders in the West Nile Region (Arua, Moyo, Yumbe, Nebbi and Koboko) on the effective use of media, with special emphasis on social media platforms in improving good governance, transparency and accountability in the management of public affairs, citizen engagement and delivery of social services.
