The Handbook for Innovative Democracy
The Handbook for Innovative Democracy presents tangible policy proposals for decision-makers originating from IYTT youth conferences. These proposals aim at strengthening democracy in the three policy areas: Governance, Education, and Equity.
The Handbook presents the proposals into policy areas and resource parameters necessary for policy implementation. It is a user-friendly, quick-to-use guide that inspires democracy-renewal fitting the needs, contexts, and capabilities of decision-makers.
Below, you may explore the proposals using the parameters and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
Resource parameters for implementation
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Resource Parameters
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2024: 14. Citizen Science
Citizen ScienceChallengeIn many African communities, there is a significant disconnect between the government and the people it serves. This disconnect [...]
7 January, 2026
2024: 13. The Onus is on Us
The Onus is on UsChallengeIn many African countries there is a major knowledge gap on awareness about constitutional rights and [...]
2024: 12. The People’s Council
The People's CouncilChallengeAcross Africa, conventional democratic structures have failed to effectively represent the needs and aspirations of the people. This [...]
2024: 11. Ensuring Data Sovereignty and Privacy
Ensuring Data Sovereignty and PrivacyChallengeMany African countries face a shortage of skilled cybersecurity professionals, which makes it difficult to develop [...]
2024: 10. Enhancing Access
Enhancing AccessChallengeForeign dominance introduces challenges related to data sovereignty. With foreign entities controlling much of the telecommunications infrastructure, African nations [...]
2024: 1. Policy-led Consultative Platforms
Policy-led Consultative PlatformsChallengeMarginalised communities, particularly in Africa, face significant challenges in accessing platforms where they can convene, deliberate, and advocate [...]
2023: 9. Content Recommendation Regulation
Content Recommendation RegulationChallengeNowadays, social media is the most used information source for most people. The Internet connects people from all [...]
2 April, 2024
2023: 8. Citizen Mail Website
Citizen Mail WebsiteChallengeKnowledge serves as an important pillar for democracy. The greater the accessibility to knowledge, the more empowered individuals [...]
2023: 7. “Dear Mayor” Program
“Dear Mayor” ProgramChallengeThe challenge in democratic culture in education lies in bridging the gap between current democratic practices and the [...]
2023: 6. Public Positions for Youth
Public Positions for YouthChallengeJunior, public positions serve as a crucial element in building a talent pipeline for public institutions. By [...]