Youth delegates to councils can be
selected in schools and/or universities, and report back to their peers. Clear
agreements can be made with municipal councils regarding procedures for
consultation, such as attendance in municipal youth committees and/or a
specific budget for youth parliaments. Working groups and committees can be
tasked with solving local issues that concern young people.
Example: In Yemen, NDI has successfully
supported the creation of youth councils in a tribal setting. This innovative
activity combines training on conflict mitigation with new avenues for youth
participation and enables youth to participate effectively in their community’s
decision-making processes.
