Youth in DRG Programs
Module: Local Governance and Devolution
Devolution increases the amount of power, resources, and responsibility that local authorities have in governing, budgeting, and service provision. Such a redistribution of power has the potential to empower citizens by stimulating greater participation in the political process, more effective provision of public services, and more responsive government. However, persistent inequality and discrimination against marginalized groups, including youth, may have the effect of reinforcing inequitable power structures and further marginalizing these groups within the context of devolution. Barriers to youth participation in local governance include pervasive stereotypes, discrimination, closed and hierarchical political parties, corruption, and lack of government transparency. Integrating youth and other marginalized groups into devolution and local governance programming to address these barriers may create opportunities to help further inclusive democracy and equitable service delivery in support of the objectives under USAID’s DRG Strategy.
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What is Positive Youth Development?
What is Inclusive Development?
Models for Integrating Youth
Cross-cutting Considerations
- Civic Participation
- Youth Organizations
- Youth Leadership
- Example Program Types and Theories of Change
Entry Points for Youth Integration into the Program Cycle
Country/Regional Strategic Planning
Project Design and Implementation
Activity Design and Implementation
Monitoring and Evaluation
Guide to Youth in Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance Programs
1. Civil Society
2. Human Rights Protection and Promotion
3. Rule of Law and the Justice Sector
4. Legislative Strengthening
5. Local Governance and Devolution
6. Political Party Development
7. Electoral Processes
8. Anti-Corruption and Accountability
9. Reconciliation, Peacebuilding, and Transitional Justice
10. Media, Information, and Communication Technologies (ICTs)