Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy

On Monday 19 October, political youth representatives of Suriname and the Netherlands discussed the future relation between both countries during a special edition of the youth television programme Gran Krutu in Suriname.

Video documentary 'When diversity meets understanding' about the Democratic Dialogue for the Youth programme in Bolivia.

On 17 September, the political youth programme of NIMDs partner, the Bolivian Foundation for Multiparty Democracy (FBDM) organised a book- and video launch 'When diversity meets understanding' in La Paz, Bolivia.

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.

`Youth members of Guatemala's political parties present their plans to promote and support the participation of young people in multiparty politics

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.

Video interview by AfricaNews with YNIMD representative Jeroen Mimpen