Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy

Last year Gideon Chitanga conducted research for Young NIMD on the political participation of young people in Ghana and Kenya.

Four young people from Suriname visited the Netherlands from 26 till 31 of January, to engage with Dutch political youth and exchange valuable experiences on democracy and political youth participation.

Young NIMD organises a debate on party law, party finance in Kenya and The Netherlands, with two experts.

Two youth leaders from Dutch political youth organization will contribute to a conference of the Guatemalan youth forum to share experiences on youth empowerment.

An interview with researcher Josh Maiyo on the role of youth in East African democracies. "Youth are frustrated with how things are, since they see no avenues.”

Joint statement about the role of youth in politics issued by Young NIMD and youth representatives from Kenya, Ghana and Tanzania.

They have a huge membership but – outside elections - only little influence. African youth wings struggle for a larger role in politics.

Political youth wings of Guatemala have joined hands in a campaign to motivate young people to vote in the September elections and to participate in politics.

From 29 June to 1 July 2007 Young NIMD took part in a conference on youth participation in decision-making in Ghana. How can young people make themselves heard?

On 13 June 2007 Young NIMD (YIMD) organized a lecture on democracy consolidation with political scientist Karim Knio of the Institute for Social Studies.