Aliran is organising a workshop on the involvement of youths in good governance in Tanjung Bunga, Penang on Saturday, 26 September 2009. The workshop aims not only to promote greater awareness among youths of the importance of good governance and participatory democracy but also to highlight the importance of their involvement in issues that are critical and relevant to them.
Registration fee: RM10.
Please email Aliran at aliran@streamyx.com by Wednesday, 23 September to register, giving your name and contact number. .
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Youth Involvement in Good Governance workshop
Saturday, 26 September 2009
Paradise Sandy Bay Hotel, Penang
Programme
8.30: Registration
9.00: Introduction and ice-breakers – Dr Prema Devaraj
9.30: Session I: Issues of concern among youth – Brainstorming session
(Facilitators: Prof Francis Loh/Dr Subramaniam Pillay)
10.30: Coffee break
11.00: Session 2: Overview of issues related to governance and the prevailing system
(Facilitators: Francis and Subramaniam)
11.45: Activity related to governance (Francis, assisted by Prema)
12.45: Lunch
2.00: Session 3: Personal experiences of youth involvement
(Speakers: Joachim Xavier, Soon Chuan Yean and Kris Khaira)
3.00: Session 4: New media, new consciousness
(Facilitators: Amiruddin Ahmad, Anil Netto and Kris Khaira)
3.30: Session 5; The need for youth involvement
(Speakers: Lim Kah Cheng - Penang experience; Subramaniam - Selangor experience)
4.00: How can young people get involved? Discussion in break-up groups (including tea):
What is the scope of youth involvement in various sectors; how can more youth be drawn in?
e.g. Environment, youth issues, poverty alleviation, accountability, public participation in decision making
(Facilitator: Soh Sook Hwa)
4.45: Evaluation and closing remarks
5.00: End
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