African Immigration Law (Law/Social/Political crossover)

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 2005 No. 1 (2005)

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Urban Youth Engagement Programmes and Civic Participation in Accra: A Two-Year Review

Kwasi Adjei, Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) Fredrick Boakye, Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) Yaw Asare, Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18820907
Published: February 14, 2005

Abstract

Urban youth engagement programmes in Accra aim to enhance civic participation among young people through various initiatives. A mixed-methods approach combining qualitative interviews with quantitative surveys was employed to assess programme effectiveness and participant experiences. The review found a significant increase in civic engagement, particularly among participants who received direct support from the programmes (32% vs. 18%). Urban youth engagement programmes have successfully fostered increased civic participation, with notable improvements in community service and political awareness. Future initiatives should prioritise targeted support for underserved communities to maximise impact on civic participation.

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Kwasi Adjei, Fredrick Boakye, Yaw Asare (2005). Urban Youth Engagement Programmes and Civic Participation in Accra: A Two-Year Review. African Immigration Law (Law/Social/Political crossover), Vol. 2005 No. 1 (2005). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18820907
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Keywords

African GeographyYouth ActivismCommunity-Based ResearchSocial CapitalEmpowerment StudiesParticipatory Action ResearchCivic Education

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