NIMD’s Democracy Schools provide unique opportunities in fostering political engagement and promoting democratic leadership among young people. The purpose of these innovative education programmes is to equip young leaders with the knowledge and skills needed to contribute effectively to political life, foster commitment to democratic values, and […] read more
Yusuff Liadi is a youth leader and activist, and has devoted his career to advancing democracy and youth participation in politics. Yusuff is a founder of YouthElect under iLEAD AFRICA, and has launched several initiatives empowering youth in political engagement. Through programs like the Young Political Leaders […] read more
Yvonne is a young professional with a background in digital economy. Currently, she serves in the Office of the Presidential Advisor on Digital Economy, playing a key role in shaping strategies for digital technologies to shape economic growth and youth development in Kenya. Understanding the intersection of […] read more
Emma is a 27-year-old Namibian, currently serving as a Member of Parliament and the Minister of Information and Communication Technology for the Republic of Namibia since February 2024. Before this current role, Emma was a Human Rights Lawyer in the Ministry of Justice, a Practicing Paralegal, and […] read more
Nelson serves as Councilor for Culture, Sports and Administrative Modernization at the City Hall of Mosteiros. He has worked the newspaper “Espresso das Ilhas” and “Cape Verdean Images Agency” and at “Radio Educativa de Cabo Verde”. Additionally, Nelson also worked at the Ministry of Culture, where he […] read more
Chris Pappas was born in Pietermaritzburg and graduated with distinction from the University of Pretoria with a degree in Town and Regional Planning. During his time at the university, he got involved in politics and joined the Congress of the People (COPE) and was elected to the […] read more
Nyanjura Doreen is the Deputy Lord Mayor of Kampala Capital City, serving her second term as Deputy Lord Mayor and as the elected Local Council 5 (LCV) Woman Councilor, representing Makerere University at Kampala Capital City Authority. Currently, she serves as the Executive member of the second […] read more
The political and socio-economic context of Morocco has been shaped by the hopes that arose following the Arab uprisings over a decade ago. However, most of the planned reforms are yet to be introduced. The persistent issues of limited separation of powers and corruption have a profound […] read more
Augusta is a 24-year-old political communicator and writer who is enthusiastic about public policy, and she is well-known for her ability to navigate the complex political landscape and make it easily understandable. She is currently the Special Assistant to the Anambra State Governor on Investment and also […] read more