youth empowerment

EU and KAS launch 15 million NAD project focusing on empowering CSOS, women, youth, and marginalized communities

The European Union (EU) and the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) are delighted to announce the commencement of the project "Empowering CSOs, Women, Youth, and Marginalized Communities as Equal Partners in Democracy" (ECSO) project. This transformative initiative, co-funded by the EU and KAS, aligns with the joint commitment of the EU and Namibia to enhance the participation of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in governance and development issues. The ECSO project, spanning […]

24 January, 2024

Namibia

Swapo Youth League’s 50% Cabinet seat proposal valid

Political Analyst, Dr. Ndumba Kamwanyah says the Swapo Party Youth League's proposal to allocate 50 percent of the ruling party's parliamentary and cabinet seats to young members is valid. However, Kamwanyah says that it should be based on merit.

18 January, 2024

Africa

Young Africans could disrupt authoritarian states but they don’t – here’s why

By Lovise Aalen, Chr. Michelsen Institute and Marjoke Oosterom, Institute of Development Studies Africa has the world’s largest youth population. By 2030, 75% of the African population will be under the age of 35. The number of young Africans aged 15-24 is projected to reach 500 million in 2080. While population dynamics vary across the continent, most sub-Saharan countries have a median age below 19. Niger is the youngest country […]

8 January, 2024