The Media Viability Manifesto (MVM) | A Joint Action From The Global Media Development Community

The Media Viability Manifesto (MVM) | A Joint Action From The Global Media Development Community

The Media Viability Manifesto (MVM) provides an urgently needed common framework for joint action from the global media development community. Its aim is three- pronged: To foster conceptual clarity, to strengthen strategic collaboration between multiple stakeholders, and to align practical implementation in the field of Media Viability. The MVM is the culmination of input from 152 individuals from 55 countries and 86 organizations. It paves the way for more systematic exchange and learning, and for more strategic and coordinated action.

Africa Union Inputs for an Elements Paper on Financing for Development

Africa Union Inputs for an Elements Paper on Financing for Development

As the world prepares for FfD4 in 2025, it is imperative that the global community come together to formulate a unified and stronger vision for mobilizing the adequate financial resources needed to achieve the  UN Sustainable Development Goals as well as support the achievement of the African Union Agenda 2063.  Building on the foundations of the 2015 Addis Ababa Action Agenda, which established a comprehensive framework for financing sustainable development, the FfD 4 outcome document should recognize the unique and complex challenges faced by African countries and call for enhanced international support to address issues such as domestic resource mobilization, external debt challenges, and cost effective access to international financial markets in order to promote inclusive growth and sustainable development in Africa.

Elements Paper For The Outcome Document Of The Fourth International Conference On Financing for Development1

Elements Paper For The Outcome Document Of The Fourth International Conference On Financing for Development1

Efforts have not been sufficient. The current international financial architecture falls short in mobilising the long-term financing necessary to address multiple challenges. New and emerging issues require innovative financing solutions and reforms. Initiatives and efforts at the United Nations, international financial institutions and by Member States to scale up financing for development and reform the international financial architecture have generated momentum. Ambition must now be matched with concrete commitments and actions.

Participatory Health Research And Action | A Practical Guide On Designathons

Participatory Health Research And Action | A Practical Guide On Designathons

This guide provides practical strategies for people interested in organizing a designathon to enhance health and well-being. In partnership with the Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR), a systematic review of the literature on designathons for health and a global crowdsourcing open call were organized. Designathons have been used to develop health interventions and social innovations, inform consensus processes, and spur community engagement.

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Global Democracy Theory Of Change | Exploring Common Causes Of Democratic Erosion And Potential Strategies for Democratic Renewal

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Global Democracy Theory Of Change | Exploring Common Causes Of Democratic Erosion And Potential Strategies for Democratic Renewal

This report, representing the first stage of a longer term and iterative project, aims to provide project stakeholders with a shared diagnosis of the problem we are seeking to address, outline initial strategies and ideas to counter democratic decline, and propose next steps in developing a theory of change. We do not intend for this report to be final or authoritative, but rather, a conversation-starter that aims to augment potential action in the wide democracy ecosystem at a pivotal moment.

The Youth Cafe Hosts Global Democracy Coalition Africa Regional Forum | Key Highlights And Next Steps

The Youth Cafe Hosts Global Democracy Coalition Africa Regional Forum | Key Highlights And Next Steps

Under the theme "Advancing Democratic Resilience at the Intersection of Human Rights and Environmental Justice," the forum provided a platform for critical discussions on corruption, electoral integrity, youth engagement, and climate governance. The deliberations underscored the urgency of combating corruption as a catalyst for democratic renewal and environmental resilience, highlighting systemic governance failures, barriers to youth participation, and the role of campaign financing in perpetuating political corruption.

Kenya Youth Quake | An Examination Of The Generation Z-Led Protests In Kenya

Kenya Youth Quake | An Examination Of The Generation Z-Led Protests In Kenya

This report offers a thorough examination of the Generation Z led protests in Kenya. These protests, which began on June 18, 2024, were sparked by opposition to the Finance Bill 2024, but have since evolved into a broader movement reflecting deeper societal grievances and demands for systemic change. The Finance Bill sought to raise a proposed KES 348.975 billion in revenue. 

OECD Youth Policy Toolkit | A Better Future for Young People in Ageing Societies

OECD Youth Policy Toolkit | A Better Future for Young People in Ageing Societies

The OECD Youth Policy Toolkit supports the implementation and dissemination of the OECD Recommendation on Creating Better Opportunities for Young People (hereafter the “OECD Youth Recommendation”), which was adopted in June 2022 by all OECD countries. The Youth Recommendation promotes a government-wide strategy to improve youth measures and outcomes in all relevant policy areas, including employment, entrepreneurship, education and social policies, as well as civic engagement and public governance. The Toolkit has been produced as part of the OECD Horizontal Project “A Better Future for Young People in Ageing Societies,” led jointly by the OECD Directorate for Employment, Labour and Social Affairs (ELS) and the Public Governance Directorate (GOV), in order to provide practical guidance to improve the design and implementation of policies for young people.

Toolkit on Pro-Environmental Youth Engagement in Africa

Toolkit on Pro-Environmental Youth Engagement in Africa

Are you a young person living in Africa and want to take action contributing to a pro-environmental change? You are unsure what to do best due to the complexity of the environmental crisis and the multiplicity of options? This Toolkit is for you - developed by young environmental leaders and activists across Africa! In this toolkit, you find information and guidance on how you can engage and lead pro-environmental change on four different levels (without necessarily requiring a lot of resources or time): an individual, local & national, international, and social-media communication level.