Civic Education and Voter Turnout among Cairo’s Informal Housing Youth: An Analysis

Informal housing youth in Cairo face barriers to political engagement, including limited civic knowledge and opportunities. A mixed-methods approach combining surveys with qualitative interviews was employed. Civic education significantly increased voter turnout by 20% compared to baseline levels, particularly among women and younger respondents. Civic education effectively enhances political participation in marginalized communities. Continued civic education programmes should be integrated into urban development strategies. civic education, youth participation, voter turnout, informal housing, Cairo