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Published: 18 Nov 2022 463 views
Young people’s participation in governance processes has been minimal owing to a multiple factor such as limited spaces for robust engagement, existing institutional and structural boundaries. There is evidence that young people are the most affected by mis-governance and high levels of corruption. Transparency International Zimbabwe (TI Z) points out that corruption denies young people opportunities and propagates kleptocracy which is a form of corruption that exists to increase the personal wealth of political officials at the expense of the wider population (2015). If effectively mobilised young people can effect positive change in the governance processes and contribute to the broader fight against corruption. Instructively, engaging young people is essential in curbing corruption as they represent a significant portion of the population (especially in developing countries) and are generally more open to social change and political transformation. TI Z therefore believes, it is important to develop platforms of engagement that enable young people to learn anti-corruption concepts and influence policy reform.
The first school of integrity fellowship programme was inaugurated in November 2021. This years series will be second such event, and TIZ envisions to carry the Program forward going into the future. The School of Integrity which is an anti-corruption and accountability training for future leaders in Zimbabwe. The School exposes its participants to the latest developments in the field of anti-corruption and governance.
The concept of school for integrity underlines the importance of peer-to-peer learning, involving, informing, and educating young people on the benefits of integrity, transparency, and good governance. These key facets can make a significant difference in shaping future societies. The school of integrity strategically identifies young people and young leaders from various sectors such as private and public sector as well as give preference to those from marginalised communities. This year’s school of integrity will be conducted under the theme: “Your right, your role: Building a generation of integrity”.
Transparency International Zimbabwe (TI Z) is a non- profit, non- partisan, systems-oriented local chapter of the international movement against corruption. Its broad mandate is to fight corruption and related vices through networks of integrity in line with the Global Strategy. TI Z believes corruption can only be sufficiently tackled by all citizens including people at grass root level.
| Application Deadline | 26 Nov 2022 |
| Country to study | Zimbabwe |
| Type | Fellowship |
| Sponsor | Transparency International Zimbabwe |
| Gender | Men and Women |
The Fellowship programme will be conducted in either Gweru or Nyanga ( this will be confirmed subject to availability of adequate facilities in the proposed areas). Participants drawn from the different provinces will converge in Harare and will go to the selected venue by a hired couch. Those coming from nearby areas to the venue, will find their way to the meeting venue
Young people aged between 18 to 30 years.
This year’s school of integrity will be conducted physically for a period of 5 days. The different sessions will be facilitated by experts on different topics that are corruption related. A detailed list of the proposed topics, is presented in the programme attached at the bottom of this concept. The sessions will also seek to enable the participants to tap into regional and international experiences, and opening up on how the youths can play their part in the fight against corruption. The fellows will engage in peer-to-peer learning, group discussions, scenario mapping and analysis of various corruption case studies in the local, regional and international context. The fellowship underlines a strong component on network building and thus, fellows will have an opportunity to meet and interface with key government officials- Parliamentarians, Ambassadors, Anti-corruption activists and members within the private sector.
Send yuor CV and your motivational letter stating how you and your community will benefit from the fellowship at [email protected]
For more details visit: Transparency International Zimbabwe