Trainings were viewed as inflexible and were not tailored to regional issues. The same curriculum was used across all trainings, regardless of the local context. Training would have been more …
The restricted geographical scope of the project to just the municipality of Kinshasa made sense for the period 2008-2010, because it contributed to the projects focus and established a precedent …
When operating in a highly charged political context, where significant stakeholders can pro-actively resist change, disinformation campaigns are increasingly a fact of life. To counter this, project managers should be …
When significant events threaten to alter the course or delivery of a project, as well as having the flexibility to extend in time it may also be beneficial to review …
Project designers and managers should always be alive to what is ultimately achievable – and limit scope and ambition accordingly. The scope of the project was very broad, with many …
Capturing, and preserving for future use, key takeaways and materials should be an integral part of any successful and well-run project. In the present case, the experience of the constitutional …
The project has highlighted the receptiveness of municipal governance structures to the voices of young people. It is, therefore, opportune to invest in initiatives that actively incorporate youth perspectives into …
Clear communication with project stakeholders is essential to foster effective collaboration and mitigate potential misunderstandings or disputes. This should include a clear description of their roles and responsibilities, benefits, and …
Community radio debates have proven to be a powerful tool for amplifying the voices of youth within social and political spheres. In this project, radio debates, led by project beneficiaries, …
Integrating project activities with existing municipality initiatives involving youth has proven to be a successful strategy for ensuring project sustainability. In addition to creating new dialogue spaces between municipal authorities …