Youth Participation in Development

A Guide for Development Agencies and Policy Makers
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  • Introduction
  • Part 1: rationale
  • Part 2: strategies & case studies
  • part 3: mainstreaming
  • Appendices

Contents

  • The Guide
    • Foreword
    • Introduction
    • Part One
    • Part Two
    • Part Three
    • Conclusion
    • Appendices

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The Guide

Today's generation of young people is the largest in history. Over 3 billion people - nearly half of the world's population - are under the age of 25.  It is crucial that we engage the young decision makers of tomorrow in the development decisions of today.  We hope that the Youth Participation Guide will contribute to this goal.

You can download a print-ready copy of the guide (PDF, 2.5Mb) here. However, this website allows you to browse the guide and a number of associated resources directly online, section by section. Select from the menu items above to start browsing the guide, or navigate by theme using the options below. 

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View by Lens

We have used a three-lens model to identify the different levels of youth engagement explored in this guide. To access case studies and content according to the lens, select from the three options below.

  • Beneficiaries
  • Partners
  • Leaders

Browse by theme

This guide explores a number of different themes. To jump directly to content and case studies on a particular theme, select from the list below.

  • Governance, Voice and Accountability
  • Post-Conflict Transition and Livelihoods
  • Sexual and Reproductive Health

Acronyms and Key Terms

We've compiled a list of Acronyms and Key Terms that are used throughout this guide. You can search the glossary below.

Browse by operational area

Case studies and content in the guide are also categorised by operational area. Select from the list below to browse different operational areas.

  • Organisational Development
  • Policy and Planning
  • Implementation
  • Monitoring and Evaluation
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Throughout the creation of this guide we were keeping a record of the project through the 'Youth Guidance Project Blog'. The blog acts as a companion to this online guide, giving you access to further resources and insights into it's creation. 

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