Leading Youth in Sustainable Development: A Handbook for Youth Leaders & Advocates (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798631301566)

We just entered into the Decade of Action in the implementation of the SDGs and this requires that all stakeholders double up actions to ensure that no one is left behind by 2030. I have been fortunate to work alongside a team of motivated young people across Africa on the African Youth SDGs Summit and other SDGs related projects since the goals were adopted in September 2015. Hence, I recognize the resourcefulness and momentum of young people in driving the development of their respective countries. However, there are still gaps when it comes to knowing how and when to put their ideas into actions. This handbook is a self-help book for fellow young people. I tap into the experiences of my years of work at Youth Advocates Ghana and share practical steps to help put whatever idea any young person may have into actions. This book is in five chapters with chapter one capturing the founding story of the African Youth SDGs Summit. I also share something on Youth Advocates Ghana, how it started and of course, the leadership of the organization. I then focus on the successes and challenges with the implementation of the African Youth SDGs Summit. This chapter paints a picture to any young person that there are no excuses in working towards the implementation of any social initiative. In chapter two, I share the practical steps in getting started with an idea or initiative. I give a step-by-step approach in setting objectives and goals as well as defining clear engagement modules in order to attract the right people to journey with. I also share how to craft a working budget and a concept note to sell your idea the best way possible. In all these, I picked from the African Youth SDGs Summit experience. In chapter three, I look at building traction and mobilizing multi-stakeholder support towards an initiative. Partnership is key and the entire SDGs is anchored on multi-stakeholder partnerships. I give some practical steps and avenues for building and sustaining professional partnerships, picking from the African Youth SDGs Summit and how YAG has been going about it. Chapter four is where I touch on moving the idea into proper implementation. I share the idea of piloting and how we did it at the African Youth SDGs Summit. Critical steps in reporting and evaluation including financial reporting and auditing were central in this chapter. Also, I share information about a very important skill that is dear to me- debt management. The last chapter looks at fostering continuity and sustaining the initiative. I pointed out people and plans as the key elements of achieving sustainability for any initiative.

Author: Enam Ami Agbozo,Emmanuel Clifford Gyetuah
ISBN-13: 9798631301566
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 04/13/2020
Pages: 94
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.28lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.51w x 0.23d