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Posted: July 31 2006,08:19 by rpitt from
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1. a)
If funds were available, what youth activities related to a CoP
would you to do as an individual?
A programme that seeks to
promote a sustainable culture of religious, cultural and political
tolerance and understanding would be key in promoting a CoP.
This is because peace is usually undermined when these
above-mentioned realities are ignored or suppressed. All
racial, cultural, religious and political groupings want their
existence and positions to be acknowledged.
b) What non-financial
support do you need to do these activities?
The most appropriate
support for us would relate to capacity building, so that we may
know 1) the status quo relating to the CoP, 2) how to
implement interventions that will have a strong and measurable
impact on the CoP, 3) methodologies for measuring success of
the activities.
c) If funds were available, what youth activities
related to a CoP would your organization like to do?
We would
implement programmes that will teach CoP to children and youth.
These programmes would need to be sustainable and measurable.
We could also do campaigns (road shows) in schools and
communities to promote awareness about CoP, and to foster tolerance.
d) What non-financial support does your organization need for
CoP activities?
Access to a knowledge base of CoP; access to
resources (human and material); training and development
opportunities for our Youth Practitioners who will manage and
implement programmes relating to CoP.
2. a) What changes in
youth policies do you think the government/leadership in your
country should make to promote a CoP?
Our government would need
to stipulate in youth policies a continuous support for programmes
that promote a CoP in all the different religious and cultural
communities that exist in South Africa. The policy should also
ensure the release of funds so that CoP programmes may be
implemented.
b) What CoP youth activities/initiatives do you
think the UN should do?
The UN could organize annual gatherings
of youth sector participants from different countries. These
gatherings should take place in different parts of the world to
acknowledge our differences and equality. The UN could also
publish a journal/newsletter that debates and promotes issues
relating to a CoP. The UN could also run an Essay Competition
to promote a CoP.
OPTIONAL QUESTIONS
3. Do you have any
suggestions or recommendations for improving youth participation in
CoP activities on any levels (UN, government, civil
society)?
Youth should be selected from different parts of the
globe to attend sessions where they debate issues relating to CoP,
so that they can deepen their understanding of CoP and also start to
formulate their own ideas about what a CoP really is.
4.
What could be done to improve/ensure transparency and flow of
information in promoting the CoP?
A newsletter/journal
(electronic/hard copy) would be critical in ensuring
transparency and a flow of information. A mailing list could
also work well as it would promote a network around a CoP.
5. To
ensure the best possible return of a voluntary fund for youth and
CoP, how should it be managed/administered?
In administering the
fund, strict rules and guidelines of good governance should be
following. There should also be an independent board of
advisors that will guard against lack of transparency and
corruption.
6. How can youth not yet involved in CoP
activities be reached and motivated?
There should be an attempt
to reach as many youth organizations around the world as possible.
Through reaching these, information will be easily defused and
reached the beneficiaries.
7. a) Which other
organizations do you know of, that work for a CoP?
b) Would
you be willing to contact them or may we contact them with the
questionnaire? Please specify.
8. My response to this
questionnaire is my personal opinion
Name of organization:
_Youth Development Trust 6th Floor, Umoya House, Ghandi Square, Cnr
Rissik & Marshall Streets, Johannesburg, 2000
Contact Person:
_Tumelo Qhali or Xolani Mbanga
(CEO)_
Telephone and fax: Tel:011 838 9510;
Fax: 011 838 1443__
Edited by
rpitt on Aug. 01 2006,07:24 |
