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Youth Bridge Foundation

Bridging Gaps For Positive Youth Development

Phone Numbers

+233 30 293 6326

Email

programs@youthbridgefoundation.org

About

Youth Bridge Foundation

The Youth Bridge Foundation (YBF) is an independent non-profit organization committed to youth development across the continent of Africa and the Diaspora. We strive to achieve this purpose and mandate through cutting-edge and evidence based youth research, sustained advocacy, training and mentorship.

16+

Years of youth advocacy and empowerment

50+

Partners

10k+

Youth Engagements

200+

Projects

Who we are

Ghana's most recognized youth focused civil society organisation

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Our Impact

Find out how we are nurturing Africa's greatest asset - YOUTH

Youth Sensitivity Analysis of Selected Political Party Manifestos for the 2024 Elections

To Empower Youth to Elevate Accountability, Youth Bridge Foundation (YBF) commissioned a sensitivity analysis of the political party manifestos for the 2024 general elections in Ghana to determine whether they align with the aspirations of Ghanaian youth. This report reviews the manifestos of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the Movement for Change (M4C), emphasizing the alignment with the African Union (AU) Youth Charter, the ECOWAS youth policy and strategic action plan, Ghana National Youth Policy (NYP), National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) matters of concerns to the Ghanaian voter, and the Ghanaian Youth Aspiration.

Youth Bridge Foundation

Our Current Projects

Peace & Security

Peace And Security

Duapa Reforestation Project

Educate To Innovate With STEM

Access to Justice

African Youth & Governance Convergence

Youth Vote

Films & Documentaries

Youth Volunteer Corps

Youth Tech Bridge

Policy Brief

This policy brief provides an overview of the issues surrounding youth participation in governance and electoral processes in Ghana and proposes key factors that can contribute to stability and development in this area. Ghana has a large youthful population, with 73.7% of the population falling below the age of 35 years. However, youth participation in political and electoral processes remains low, with less than 2% of the 275 -member Parliament falling within the 21-35 age range. This marginalization of the youth population creates a risk for social unrest and conflict. To address this issue, the government of Ghana and other stakeholders need to implement various initiatives to enhance youth engagement, civic education, and youth representation.