Deadline: February 16, 2025
The Youth Development Cohort is pleased to receive applications from young leaders active in the Youth Democracy Cohort members to participate in the 2025 Open Government Partnership Africa and the Middle East Regional Meeting, which will take place in Nairobi, Kenya, from March 25-27, 2025. This conference provides a unique opportunity for youth organisations to engage with experts, policymakers, and civil society leaders to discuss and promote open governance, transparency and accountability in the region.
Benefits
Participants will have the opportunity to:
- Attend the event with a full coverage of the cost of travel and attendance.
- Share their experiences and projects with a regional and international audience.
- Learn from and collaborate with experts in governance, human rights, and youth engagement.
- Build networks with other young leaders and organisations.
- Gain insights and tools to strengthen their impact in their communities and organisations.
Eligibility
They encourage applications from young individuals aged 18 to 30 year-old who:
- Are members of a YDC member organisation;
- Are passionate about promoting youth participation and empowerment;
- Have experience or a strong interest in promoting open governance and civic participation;
- Experience with the OGP process would be appreciated or the ability to demonstrate understanding of the process;
- Are based in an African country.
Application
The deadline to submit your application is midnight CET, Sunday 16 February 2025.
For more information, visit YDC Call for Applications.
