Entry Points for Youth Integration into the Program Cycle
It is critical to intentionally and inclusively engage youth at all points of the program cycle, from the CDCS/RDCS planning phase, through to project monitoring and evaluation. This means asking youth for their opinions and developing their skills in leadership roles wherever possible. Youth assessments can guide CDCS development, project design, activity design, and M&E. The following pages provide tips, tools, and resources for meaningful youth engagement.
Explore the toolkit:
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)