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Posted: July 19 2006,10:12 by frannyparren from INTERNATIONAL - UNOY - Franny Parren
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1. a) If funds were available, what youth activities related to a CoP would
you to do as an individual?
In my opinion, COP means everything for youth. What do I mean, why do youth
choose war to peace, because the world resources are not utilized for
sustainable development of the country. If you are despair, no hope you
tend to have negative attitude towards people. So, for example, in my
country Ethiopia, UNDP has given micro grant. With this seed money some
youth associations are helping themselves and other by creating job. So if
funds were available it may be a good start to support these pilot
initiatives so that it could be replicated in other youth associations.
Then we could address poverty reduction, then "peace" will be a motto for
youth.
b) What non-financial support do you need to do these activities?
I am not sure, especially a country like Ethiopia which the problem of youth
are enormous but the resources are scarce.
c) If funds were available, what youth activities related to a CoP would
your organization like to do?
There are already many proposals submitted, designed and formulated by
themselves, like metal works to assist small irrigation and hand pump well,
as well as diversity activities preparing seedling (cash crops like
onion)etc.,
d) What non-financial support does your organization need for CoP
activities?
- These youth associations need not only financial support but technical,
financial /managerial capacities. They need also experience sharing visits
to see the best practices.
2. a) What changes in youth policies do you think the government/leadership
in your country should make to promote a CoP?
In principle, the Ethiopian National Youth Policy attempted to address
social, economical, cultural, and political issues.
So it already mentioned that peace and stability in the country brings
development to the country. In this regard, not much is need for the time
being.
b) What CoP youth activities/initiatives do you think the UN should do?
All the activities/initiatives should be linked to MDG, since today's youth
is beneficial of tomorrow's goal.
OPTIONAL QUESTIONS
3. Do you have any suggestions or recommendations for improving youth
participation in CoP activities on any levels (UN, government, civil
society)?
First of all, youth must represented and be the centerpiece of all
programs/project. I suggest that all stakeholders to work in an integrated
manner so that no duplication of efforts and to use the meager resources
optimally.
4. What could be done to improve/ensure transparency and flow of
information in promoting the CoP?
Clearly defined management arrangements for the implementation of the youth
programs/projects.
5. To ensure the best possible return of a voluntary fund for youth and CoP,
how should it be managed/administered?
It needs clear and concise arrangement with the counter parts which are
executing and implementing the projects.
6. How can youth not yet involved in CoP activities be reached and
motivated?
If the resources permit, to outreach may not be a problem thanks to the
Information Communication Technology (ICT).
7. a) Which other organizations do you know of, that work for a CoP?
Not sure but I know UNICEF and World Bank assists youth.
b) Would you be willing to contact them or may we contact them with the
questionnaire? Please specify.
Yes you may contact them.
8. My response to this questionnaire is my personal opinion ?
my personal opinions
Name of organization: United Nations Development Program
Address: Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
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