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SUMMARY:Seminar on Legal and Policy Frameworks
DESCRIPTION:Strengthening the Political Participation of Women and Youth in Côte d’Ivoire\n\nOn 29–30 July 2026\, parliamentarians\, institutional representatives\, civil society organisations and experts will gather in Abidjan\, Côte d’Ivoire\, for the seminar “Strengthening the Political Participation of Women and Youth in Côte d’Ivoire: Legal and Policy Frameworks.” Organised by the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) within the framework of the WYDE Political Parties project\, led by the European Network of Political Foundations (ENoP) and funded by the European Union\, the event marks the official launch of a new national initiative to advance the political participation of women and young people. \nWomen and youth play a vital role in strengthening democratic governance and building more inclusive political systems. While Côte d’Ivoire has made important progress through legislative reforms and political commitments aimed at increasing their representation\, challenges remain regarding the effective implementation of existing legal frameworks\, equitable representation in decision-making bodies and the integration of women’s and young people’s priorities into public policy. In this context\, parliament has a crucial role to play in advancing legislative reforms\, exercising oversight and promoting inclusive democratic governance. \nThe two-day seminar will provide a platform for dialogue between parliamentarians\, government institutions\, civil society organisations and technical experts to examine the current legal and policy framework governing political participation in Côte d’Ivoire. Through panel discussions\, expert presentations and interactive exchanges\, participants will explore the institutional\, political and socio-cultural barriers that continue to limit the participation of women and young people\, while identifying opportunities for reform and inclusive policymaking. \nThe programme will also showcase comparative experiences and good practices from Côte d’Ivoire and beyond\, encouraging participants to reflect on legislative priorities\, parliamentary oversight and advocacy strategies that can strengthen inclusive political participation. A particular focus will be placed on fostering collaboration among parliamentarians committed to championing reforms that create more equitable opportunities for women and youth to participate in political life. \nBeyond providing a space for knowledge exchange\, the seminar aims to lay the foundations for a parliamentary network that will accompany the implementation of the WYDE Political Parties project in Côte d’Ivoire. By bringing together key political and institutional actors at the outset of the initiative\, the event seeks to establish shared priorities and a roadmap for future legislative and policy engagement. \nThrough initiatives such as this\, the WYDE Political Parties project continues to support democratic development by strengthening political institutions\, promoting the political participation of women and youth\, and fostering dialogue\, knowledge exchange and cooperation among political actors across regions. \nEvent Details\nEvent: Seminar on Strengthening the Political Participation of Women and Youth in Côte d’Ivoire: Legal and Policy FrameworksTheme: Political Participation of Women and Youth in Côte d’Ivoire: Challenges and PerspectivesDates: 29–30 July 2026Location: Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Office\, Abidjan\, Côte d’IvoireOrganised by: Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) – Political Dialogue West AfricaProject: WYDE Political Parties – funded by the European UnionParticipants: Members of Parliament\, senators\, representatives of public institutions\, civil society organisations\, youth and women’s organisations\, and experts in democratic governanceMain topics: Legal and policy frameworks\, inclusive political participation\, parliamentary engagement\, legislative reform\, youth participation\, women’s political representation and democratic governance.
URL:https://www.enop.eu/event/seminar-on-legal-and-policy-frameworks/
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SUMMARY:Listening to Grassroots Leadership: WYDE Initiative at International Democracy Day Brussels 2026
DESCRIPTION:On 17 September\, the WYDE Initiative will take part in the 12th edition of the International Democracy Day Brussels Conference\, contributing a joint session that brings together perspectives from across the WYDE programme. \nHosted within one of Europe’s leading annual forums on democracy\, the session\, “WYDE Initiative: Rethinking Leadership from the Ground Up\,” will feature representatives from WYDE Women Leadership\, WYDE Civic Engagement and WYDE Political Parties. Together\, they will explore how grassroots actors are reshaping political participation\, leadership and democratic engagement across different regions and contexts. \nThis year’s International Democracy Day Brussels conference asks a timely question: What’s Next for Democracy? Rather than offering predefined answers\, the conference creates space to reflect on how democracy support can adapt to a rapidly changing political landscape. Within this broader conversation\, the WYDE Initiative contributes a perspective grounded in lived experience and local leadership. \nAcross the world\, women\, young people and community leaders continue to develop new forms of participation\, representation and collective action. Yet the realities they face often evolve faster than traditional democracy support mechanisms. The WYDE session creates an opportunity to listen directly to these experiences and reflect on what international partners\, policymakers and democracy practitioners can learn from them. \nRather than showcasing projects or presenting institutional achievements\, the discussion is designed as a listening exercise. Participants will explore how emerging forms of leadership challenge conventional assumptions about political participation\, while highlighting the importance of adapting democracy support to changing realities on the ground. \nThe panel will bring together: \n\nTosin Ajayi\, Executive Director of Women Environment and Youth Development Initiative (WOYODEV)\, representing WYDE Women Leadership;\nCamila Moreno Gil\, representing WYDE Civic Engagement;\nEmmy Otim\, Regional Manager for East Africa at KIC Sweden and CEO of Distinct Leadership Consults\, representing WYDE Political Parties.\n\nThe discussion will be moderated by Chiara Grigolo\, Associate Programme Officer at International IDEA. \nBy bringing together three complementary WYDE components in a single conversation\, the session reflects the value of collaboration across programmes working to strengthen democratic participation\, inclusion and leadership. While each initiative approaches these objectives from a different perspective\, the discussion highlights the importance of learning across sectors and recognising grassroots actors not simply as beneficiaries of democracy support\, but as partners whose experience can help shape its future. \nAs democratic contexts continue to evolve\, the WYDE Initiative remains committed to creating spaces where local voices\, practical experience and collaborative learning inform broader conversations on democracy\, participation and inclusive leadership. \n\n\n\nEvent Details\nEvent: WYDE Initiative: Rethinking Leadership from the Ground Up \nPart of: International Democracy Day Brussels Conference 2026 \nConference Theme: What’s Next for Democracy? Innovation and Alliances in a Changing World \nDate: 17 September 2026 \nLocation: European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)\, Brussels\, Belgium \nOrganised by: International IDEA\, European Partnership for Democracy (EPD)\, European Network of Political Foundations (ENoP)\, European Endowment for Democracy (EED) and Carnegie Europe \nWYDE Initiative Session Partners: WYDE Women Leadership\, WYDE Civic Engagement and WYDE Political Parties \nModerator: Chiara Grigolo\, Associate Programme Officer\, International IDEA \nSpeakers: \n\nTosin Ajayi – Executive Director\, Women Environment and Youth Development Initiative (WOYODEV)\, Nigeria (WYDE Women Leadership)\nCamila Moreno Gil – Colombia (WYDE Civic Engagement)\nEmmy Otim – Regional Manager for East Africa\, KIC Sweden & CEO\, Distinct Leadership Consults\, Uganda (WYDE Political Parties)
URL:https://www.enop.eu/event/listening-to-grassroots-leadership-wyde-initiative-at-international-democracy-day-brussels-2026/
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