Archive for 2023
#PowerUp – Power cuts exacerbating inequities and deepening the digital divide
#PowerUp is a series of articles honing in on how South Africa’s electricity supply crisis is affecting young people. Written by Jaco Roets and Sara Hoenes Like many young students preparing for exams, Funeka Mpofu spends odd hours studying. However, for Funeka, his inconsistent hours are not by choice. Sweeping power cuts across South Africa…
Read MoreAnnouncing the 2023 International Corruption Hunters Alliance Forum Youth Delegation
Written by Katie Fuhs and Zeina Walet Next month, front-line anti-corruption actors will gather at the Fifth International Corruption Hunters Alliance (ICHA) Forum in Abidjan to share their knowledge and experiences of the challenges, risks, and opportunities for advancing anti-corruption efforts. To ensure a diversity of generational perspectives, the World Bank Group has asked Accountability…
Read MoreRhythmic Advocacy: Inside V2R Nigeria’s Songwriting Bootcamp
By Murkthar Suleiman & Sharon Patrick-Udoh In the words of Fela Anikulapo Kuti: “Music is the weapon. Music is the weapon of the future.” We’ve just completed an exciting initiative at the Lab, and it was a whirlwind of rhythm and creativity! Our Voice2Rep program is designed for undiscovered music artists who advocate for greater…
Read MoreHEDA Partners with AMAC to Promote Open Government Partnership in Nigeria
The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has partnered with Abuja Municipal Area Council to engage stakeholders towards Open Government Partnership (OGP), as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance governance and combat corruption in Nigeria. The workshop organised by AMAC with support of HEDA and MacArthur foundation was aimed at raising awareness…
Read MoreCountering fake news major responsibility of youth: experts
ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a seminar on Tuesday said countering fake news and disinformation was the prime responsibility of the youth. They showed serious concerns over the rising trend of fake news and urged the government to take immediate steps to tackle the complex issue. They said efforts should also be made to counter misinformation and…
Read More#PowerUp – Youth unemployment in Lenasia
#PowerUp is a series of articles honing in on how South Africa’s electricity supply crisis is affecting young people. Written by Lerato Jiyane “It has cost me my job and my dignity.” These are the words of a devastated 24-year-old, Vutlhari Khosa, a former employee at an internet café in Lenasia. The café closed down…
Read More#PowerUp – Food security in Umbumbulu
#PowerUp is a series of articles honing in on how South Africa’s electricity supply crisis is affecting young people. Written by Thobeka Bhengu In a statement on food security from 1983, the Food and Agriculture Organization said, “Every individual should have access to the basic food items which they need for a better lifestyle”.…
Read MoreZEC Petitioned Over Exorbitant Candidate Nomination Fees
Seven Civic Society Organizations (CSOs) have petitioned the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC), demanding an immediate revision of the exorbitant candidate nomination fees. The nomination fees, as per Statutory Instrument 144 of 2022, currently stand at US$20,000 for presidential candidates, payable in cash or the prevailing official rate equivalent and candidates for Parliament must pay US$1,000,…
Read MoreGOL, UNDP Launch Growth Accelerator Liberia Phase III Applications
MONROVIA – It was a room filled with optimism and sense of accomplishment when the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the Ministry of Commerce launched phase III of the Growth Accelerator project. The Growth Accelerator Liberia is a business and agricultural cooperative accelerator, targeting impactful and innovative ventures and cooperatives in Liberia. It assists…
Read MoreGreening social accountability for climate finance
Written by Louise Cord, Aly Rahim, Ann-Sofie Jespersen, and Michael Jarvis Global spending on climate change is nearing US$1 trillion annually. To optimize the benefit of these climate investments, transparency, equity, and inclusion must be at the heart of climate finance decision-making. We need green accountability – an approach recognizing that effectively addressing the climate…
Read MoreAnnonce de la délégation de jeunes du Forum International de l’Alliance des chasseurs de corruption 2023
Rédigé par Katie Fuhs et Zeina Walet Le mois prochain, les acteurs en première ligne de la lutte contre la corruption se réuniront lors du cinquième Forum de l’Alliance internationale des chasseurs de corruption (ICHA) à Abidjan pour partager leurs connaissances et leurs expériences sur les défis, les risques et les opportunités de faire progresser…
Read MoreThe vital role of young people in governance processes
The Citizens Summit in Defense of Democracy and Freedom in Lusaka, Zambia, shed light on a crucial message: the active involvement of young people in governance processes is imperative for Africa’s success and prosperity. As echoed by summit participants, including political leaders, civil society representatives, and young activists, the strongest and most consistent takeaway from…
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