Engagement of Young People in Policy Processes in Pemba and Mara
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- Meanwhile, Key Jana Impact Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Genila Hiel said the project had so far directly reached about 250 young people through activities aimed at strengthening their capacity in policy engagement.
- By the end of the project, we expect to reach about 600,000 young people directly and indirectly through conferences, workshops, meetings and other major youth platforms,” Ms Hiel said.
- DODOMA: A youth-led initiative is empowering young Tanzanians with policy knowledge and civic engagement skills to enable them to participate more effectively in policy discussions and development processes.
- Speaking during the International Youth Day celebrations in Dodoma, Key Jana Impact Communications Coordinator Erick Malliya said the initiative focuses on bridging the information gap between young people and policy.
- He said the project was designed to equip young people with information on policies affecting their lives, enabling them to engage in policy discussions and processes at different levels.