Role of Civil Society Organizations in National Youth Policy Formulation and Implementation: a Case Study of Somalia National Youth Organization
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Date
2023Author
Abdulkadir, Mohamud D
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This study concentrated on and emphasized the duty of civil society organizations in national youth
policy design and implementation. The National Youth Policy, formulated and implemented by the
federal government of Somalia, is supposed to be inclusive. Stakeholders, including national youth
organizations, must contribute and participate throughout the process. While youth organizations
were mentioned as contributors, the contribution of the Somali National Youth Organization was
not sufficient in the formulation and implementation stages.
The study had three objectives which were: to identify the scope of engagement of national youth
organizations in national youth policy formulation and execution, to find out the forums that
facilitate the participation of the youths in national youth policy formulation and implementation,
and to explain challenges that undermine the participation of these youth organizations in federal
policy formulation and implementation.
Both qualitative and quantitative methodologies were used, and the researcher employed different
methods, such as focus group discussions and interviews, for collecting data. The method is a vital
element of the research since it allows many responses to be obtained within a shorter time frame.
Most of the members of the Somali National Youth Organization expressed that they actively
participate in implementing national youth policy. Policymakers engage these groups in formulating
and implementing national youth policy. Voting, joining political parties, trade unions, creating and
joining youth councils, and activism are the channels that national youth members use to formulate
and implement national youth policy in Somalia. The constitution, national youth act, and national
elections act were identified as the laws and acts that give youth the right to participate in policy
formulation in Somalia. In addition, it became clear that the existing multiparty system and the
national youth policy mandate the Somali government to create channels encouraging youth
engagement in civic responsibilities. The engagement of this population in politics is important in
Somalia. Youth make up over 75% of the Somali population, and being part of any decision-making
process translates to inclusiveness in policy making and the satisfaction of the needs of millions of
Somalis. Also, youth participation in politics enhances skills development and knowledge
acquisition, especially on matters related to critical resources that affect their lives. The Ministry of
Sports and Youth Affairs must continuously enhance the political landscape to enable the unlimited
engagement of the Somali National Youth Organization and other young persons in policy
formulation, which guarantees ownership of federal initiatives arising from the resulting policies.
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University of Nairobi
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