Youth Involvement in the implementation of Malawi Vision 2063
The
National Planning Commission of Malawi (NPC) organized a youth engagement
caucus which took place from the 18th to 19th August 2021
in Mponela, Dowa district. The workshop drew youth and young leaders from
various youth representations across Malawi to discuss and brainstorm on how
the youth can be involved in the implementation of the Malawi vision 2063
and to draft the youth engagement strategy for the implementation of the
Malawi vision 2063. Through this workshop, us the youth gave our inputs
on how best we can be involved in the implementation of the vision in order for
Malawi to become an inclusively wealthy and self-reliant nation by the year
2063.
Some of the activities that transpired at the workshop were:
- · brief
introduction on the MW2063 vision
- · brainstorming
sessions on how to engage with the youth in the implementation of the vision
- · group
discussions on the challenges that the youths face in line with the three
pillars of the vision 2063
- · Youth
recommendations/solutions on the challenges that the youths are experiencing
- · presentations by NPC of the key takeaways for inclusion in the MW2063 Youth Engagement Strategy.
Key Lessons Learnt from the Workshop
· I
got a good understanding of the Malawi Vision 2063 and how we the youth will
benefit from it
· I
networked with youth leaders from across Malawi and learned what they are doing
for the betterment of our societies. It was wonderful to meet young people who
are passionate about developing Malawi
· These
two key lessons will help me in my advocacy journey. I will be able to adjust
my advocacy to make sure it is in line with the Malawi Vision 2063
- · Learnt
new ways of approaching the youth and different stakeholders when advocating
for change and other youth face related issues.
- · I
can now ably tell my fellow youth about Malawi Vision 2063, its
benefits and what our role as the youth is
