Peru
Young people within the Peruvian political parties have little access to information, trainings and education on different relevant issues leading to a low political participation among the youth. The situation is worsened by the fact that Peru has an adult-centered culture and that rules and structures of the youth organizations within the parties aren't favoring an increased youth participation in politics. Young people also feel that other activities, like jobs or studies limit their time, resources and motivation from an active participation in the political life.
The project's starting point is a decreasing participation of young people in politics within the political parties. The strengths and weaknesses of political organizations have been assessed by their relevant units throughout LFA meetings that drafted this project. Its objectives convey a particular interest in fostering incentive mechanisms for the participation of people under 30 years old in politics.
Peru
After a Logical Frame Workshop in Lima with the participation of 5
political parties with representatives in the national parliament, the
group agreed that young people within the Peruvian political parties have little access
to information, trainings and education on different relevant issues
leading to a low political participation among the youth. The situation
is worsened by the fact that Peru has an adult-centered culture and
that rules and structures of the youth organizations within the parties
aren't favoring an increased youth participation in politics. Young
people also feel that other activities, like jobs or studies limit
their time, resources and motivation from an active participation in
the political life.
Besides the adult-oriented
bias in parties, their youth organisations have usually been acting as support and
proselytizing units. Moreover, there are no generally applicable rules
that may guarantee fair conditions of participation for different age
groups.The project's starting point is a
decreased participation of young people in politics within the
political parties.
The strengths and weaknesses of political
organizations have been assessed by their relevant units throughout LFA
meetings that drafted this project. Its objectives convey a particular
interest in fostering incentive mechanisms for the participation of
people under 30 years old in politics
The current scenario involves different challenges
concerning internal and external regulations, but there are a variety
of efforts upon which to create more favorable conditions
for the participation of the young in political parties.
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