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SUMMARY:Pre-Election Survey on Youth Political Priorities and Expectations in Kenya
DESCRIPTION:The Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS)\, in the framework of the WYDE Political Parties project\, led by the European Network of Political Foundations (ENoP) and funded by the European Union\, is launching a national Pre-Election Survey on Youth Political Priorities and Expectations in Kenya.\nAs Kenya approaches the 2027 general elections\, understanding the perspectives\, expectations and priorities of young people has become increasingly important for the future of the country’s democratic development. With a significant majority of the population under the age of 35\, youth represent a central force for political participation\, economic development and social change. However\, young people continue to face structural barriers to meaningful political participation and representation. \nDespite constitutional provisions and efforts to promote youth representation\, many young people remain excluded from decision-making processes\, political leadership and policy development. At the same time\, declining voter registration and turnout among young voters in recent elections reflects growing political disillusionment and a perception that political processes do not adequately reflect the interests and realities of younger generations. \nEconomic challenges further compound this situation. High unemployment\, underemployment and limited access to economic opportunities continue to shape youth perceptions of political systems and governance. In addition\, the high financial cost of running for political office remains one of the main barriers preventing young leaders from entering formal politics\, reinforcing structural inequalities in political representation. \nAgainst this backdrop\, the survey aims to generate data-driven insights into the political and economic priorities\, perceptions and expectations of Kenyan youth aged 18 to 35 ahead of the 2027 elections. The study will explore key issues influencing youth political participation\, voting behaviour\, political motivation and leadership ambitions\, as well as the impact of economic realities on political engagement. \nThe research will be conducted using a mixed-methods approach\, including quantitative surveys\, focus group discussions and key informant interviews across multiple counties in Kenya\, ensuring representation across urban and rural areas\, gender groups and socio-economic backgrounds. The study will also analyse differences in political attitudes among various youth segments\, including students\, employed and unemployed youth\, and rural and urban populations. \nThe findings of the survey will provide evidence-based recommendations to support political actors\, civil society organisations and civic education initiatives in developing more youth-centred political engagement strategies. The results will also contribute to public debates\, policy discussions and future activities under the WYDE Political Parties project\, helping to strengthen youth participation and representation in democratic processes. \nThrough initiatives such as this study\, the WYDE Political Parties project continues to support more inclusive political systems by promoting youth engagement\, strengthening democratic participation and fostering dialogue between political actors and young citizens. \nThe survey represents an important step towards ensuring that the voices\, priorities and aspirations of young people are better reflected in political agendas and democratic processes in Kenya.
URL:https://www.enop.eu/event/pre-election-survey-on-youth-political-priorities-and-expectations-in-kenya/
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SUMMARY:EU WYDE Mentorship Breakfast Series - Session 2
DESCRIPTION:Session 2: Building Sustainable Leaders: Professionalism\, Politics\, and Personal Development\nOn 2 June 2026\, emerging political leaders will gather in Accra\, Ghana\, for the second session of the EU WYDE Mentorship Breakfast Series\, focused on “Building Sustainable Leaders: Professionalism\, Politics\, and Personal Development.” The session is organised by the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Ghana Office within the framework of the WYDE Political Parties project\, led by the European Network of Political Foundations (ENoP) and funded by the European Union. \nBuilding on the momentum of previous WYDE training workshops and mentorship sessions\, the Mentorship Breakfast Series continues to create practical and interactive spaces where young leaders can engage directly with experienced practitioners and reflect on the realities of political and professional leadership. \nThis second session will focus on the importance of developing sustainable leadership pathways that combine political engagement\, professionalism and personal growth. As young leaders increasingly navigate transitions from student leadership into national political and professional environments\, the session aims to support participants in strengthening their credibility\, independence and long-term leadership capacity. \nThrough mentoring circles\, practical exercises and peer exchange\, participants will explore key topics including strategic communication\, personal branding\, leadership resilience and sustainable political engagement. The programme will also address the importance of financial and professional independence\, ethical leadership and long-term career development as essential pillars for credible and effective political leadership. \nThe session will feature experienced mentors and practitioners who will guide participants through interactive discussions on navigating leadership transitions\, building networks and confidence\, strengthening public presence and managing leadership responsibilities in complex political environments. \nA central component of the programme will be the interactive Mentorship Circles\, allowing participants to rotate across thematic discussions and engage deeply with practical leadership challenges. Participants will also take part in hands-on activities such as elevator pitch exercises and collaborative leadership vision challenges designed to strengthen communication\, teamwork and strategic thinking skills. \nThe session will further provide a safe and inclusive space for participants to openly reflect on leadership experiences\, career aspirations and personal development journeys\, fostering peer learning and mentorship connections among emerging leaders. \nThrough initiatives such as this mentorship series\, the WYDE Political Parties project continues to support democratic development by strengthening political leadership\, promoting youth participation in politics and fostering dialogue\, knowledge exchange and cooperation between political actors across regions. \nThe session is expected to strengthen participants’ confidence\, communication capacities and leadership resilience\, while contributing to the development of a new generation of politically engaged leaders committed to professionalism\, integrity and long-term democratic participation. \n\nEvent Details\nEvent: EU WYDE Mentorship Breakfast Series – Session 2\nTheme: Building Sustainable Leaders: Professionalism\, Politics\, and Personal Development\nDate: 2 June 2026\nTime: 08:30 – 13:00\nLocation: AH Hotel\, East Legon\, Accra\, Ghana\nOrganised by: Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Ghana Office\nProject: WYDE Political Parties – funded by the European Union\nParticipants: Emerging political leaders and WYDE participants\nMain topics: Sustainable leadership\, professionalism\, political engagement\, strategic communication\, personal branding and leadership resilience
URL:https://www.enop.eu/event/eu-wyde-mentorship-breakfast-series-2/
CATEGORIES:Events,WYDE
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20260625T083000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20260628T130000
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SUMMARY:WYDE Residential Training III
DESCRIPTION:From Ideas to Influence: Advocacy and Policy Engagement for Emerging Leaders\n\nFrom 25 to 28 June 2026\, young leaders from across Ghana will gather in Koforidua for the third and final residential training of the EU WYDE programme\, focused on “From Ideas to Influence: Advocacy and Policy Engagement for Emerging Leaders.” Organised by the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Ghana Office within the framework of the WYDE Political Parties project\, the training marks the culmination of participants’ leadership development journey. \n\n\n\nBuilding on previous trainings dedicated to leadership\, communication and professional development\, this final residential session will focus on one of the most important dimensions of democratic participation: transforming ideas into policy influence and meaningful civic engagement. As emerging leaders seek to contribute to governance processes\, understanding how public policies are shaped\, debated and implemented becomes essential for driving sustainable democratic change. \n\n\n\nThe training will introduce participants to the practical tools and processes of advocacy and policy engagement\, enabling them to move beyond theoretical discussions and engage directly with policy analysis\, policy brief development\, advocacy communication and democratic decision-making. Through expert-led sessions\, group work and practical exercises\, participants will strengthen their ability to identify public policy challenges\, formulate evidence-based recommendations and communicate solutions effectively. \n\n\n\nA key focus of the programme will be understanding how policy influence takes place within democratic systems. Participants will explore stakeholder mapping\, coalition-building\, advocacy strategies and policy communication techniques\, while developing the negotiation and public engagement skills needed to advocate for change in complex political environments. \n\n\n\nThe residential training will also place a strong emphasis on practical application. Working in groups\, participants will take part in a Policy Lab\, where they will identify governance and development challenges\, analyse policy issues and develop concrete policy recommendations. These ideas will then be transformed into policy briefs and advocacy pitches\, providing participants with hands-on experience in policy development and strategic communication. \n\n\n\nThe highlight of the programme will be a Parliamentary Simulation\, designed to immerse participants in the realities of democratic debate and decision-making. Acting within a simulated parliamentary setting\, participants will present\, defend and negotiate their policy proposals\, experience coalition-building processes and engage in parliamentary voting procedures. The exercise will demonstrate how policy ideas evolve through debate\, compromise and consensus-building\, offering a practical understanding of democratic governance in action. \n\n\n\nAs the final residential training of the programme\, the session represents an important milestone in participants’ leadership journey. By combining advocacy\, policy development and democratic practice\, it seeks to equip emerging leaders with the knowledge\, skills and confidence needed to contribute meaningfully to public policy processes and democratic governance in Ghana. \n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\nEvent: WYDE Residential Training III \nTheme: From Ideas to Influence: Advocacy and Policy Engagement for Emerging Leaders \nDate: 25–28 June 2026 \nTraining Sessions: 26–27 June 2026 \nLocation: Abram Hills Hotel\, Koforidua\, Eastern Region\, Ghana \nOrganised by: Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Ghana Office \nProject: WYDE Political Parties – funded by the European Union \nParticipants: Emerging political leaders and WYDE participants \nMain topics: Advocacy\, policy engagement\, policy analysis\, policy brief writing\, coalition-building\, democratic decision-making and parliamentary processes.
URL:https://www.enop.eu/event/wyde-residential-training-iii/
CATEGORIES:Events,WYDE
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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/
CATEGORIES:Events,WYDE
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