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European UnionUnited NationsEducational, Scientific and
Cultural Organization
Coordination and Strategic Planning Workshop
22-23 July 2015
Beirut, Lebanon
The NET-MED Youth Project is funded by the European Union
Concept Note
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I. Context of the workshop
During the inception phase of the NET-MED Youth Project (February to October 2014), Field Offices have developed very contextualized and needs-based action plans in order to respond to the evolving needs and aspirations expressed by youth organizations, and to answer to the important social and political transformations observed in the beneficiary countries.
The interventions planned took into account, as much as possible, all other similar interventions conducted by sister UN entities and other regional and international organizations in relation to youth development, with a view to avoiding duplication and ensuring UNESCO’s added-value at the national level. The crucial contextualization process ensured in each country was also time-consuming and led to uneven progress achieved by the participating countries.
Such participatory and contextualized planning process led to the development of diversified methodologies and outputs in each of the countries, which constitute one of the major strengths of the NET-MED Youth Project. Nevertheless, this poses a few challenges to the harmonization efforts: ensuring common programming at the sub-regional/regional level, timely sharing of existing resources and methodologies, compiling data and crossing of data and knowledge available and common planning of joint activities. While the opportunities of regional exchanges between the countries are flexible and depend on their motivation and willingness, UNESCO and the EU are eager to ensure both the coherence and the sustainability of the interventions, and to build additional linkages and partnerships between relevant countries and regional youth stakeholders.
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Concept Note
This workshop, taking place 16 months after the beginning of the Project implementation, is a unique opportunity to strengthen information sharing and synergies, to initiate relevant corrective actions, and to further harmonize methodologies and approaches at the regional or sub-regional levels under Expected Results 1 and 2. About 10 representatives of NET-MED Youth national youth working groups are also invited with a view to insuring that youth perspectives and aspirations are duly taken into consideration during the next phases of the Project.
This two-day workshop takes the opportunity to strengthen the intersectorality of the components of Social and Human Sciences, Communication and Information, and Education.
II. Main objective
The main objective of this workshop is to strategize and better harmonize the interventions foreseen during Years 2 and 3, based on the specific progress made in each country since the launch of the Project, in relation to key components summarized as follows:
• Mappings, studies and other categories of knowledge on youth organizations
• Capacity building of youth organizations on relevant themes
• Engaging youth organizations in policy analysis, dialogue, revision or implementation
• National and sub-regional networking between youth organizations
III. Organization of the workshop
This two-day workshop is organized as follows:
Day 1 will be dedicated to the components contributing to Expected Result 1 “Inclusive, transparent, gender and disability sensitive and proactive youth networks/organizations are supported and operating for a systematic and structured mobilization of youth around common themes and challenges”:
• Enhancing knowledge on youth organizations (mappings, studies, etc.): Findings, gaps and future informed actions
• Supporting pro-active youth working groups at the national/sub-regional levels
• Fostering youth online engagement: Evaluation of online platforms and creative options to boost youth digital civic participation
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Day 2 will be dedicated to the components contributing to Expected Result 2 “Capacities are built in order to empower young women and men to participate in reviewing and revising national legislation on youth, to advocate for the development of national youth strategies/policies and to lobby for the sound implementation of these strategies/policies where they exist”:
• Strategizing capacity building of partner youth organizations: Tools, sustainability and efficiency
• Taking youth policies forward: How to engage youth organizations and stakeholders in policy processes
IV. Profiles of participants
• NET-MED Youth coordinators and SHS Programme Specialists from Algeria, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine and Tunisia (See pages 12-13 for full list and contact information)
• 1 to 2 representatives of NET-MED Youth working groups from each benefiting country (1 young woman and 1 young man)
• Intersectoral coordination team at UNESCO HQ (Social and Human Sciences, Communication and Information, Education)
• Guest speakers representing partner institutions (Anna Lindh Foundation, Leaders of Tomorrow, Luminus Group, MENA Policy Hub, British Council, Jamaity, etc.)
V. Reference documents
• UNESCO Operational Strategy on Youth 2014-2021
• Writing a NET-MED Youth Press Release: Tips and the Rule of 10
• Social Media: 13 Tips, Tricks and Guidelines
• Other documents will be made available to the participants
VI. Dates, venue and language
The workshop takes place on the 22nd and 23rd of July 2015 in Beirut, Lebanon.
Simultaneous translation French/English will be provided.
A note on the logistics of the Workshop will be sent to all participants separately.
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Agenda
8:45 - 9:00 Registration of participants
9:00 - 9:15 Opening session
Ms Seiko Sugita, UNESCO Office in LebanonMs Souria Saad-Zoy, UNESCO HQIntroduction of participants
Session 1 Enhanced knowledge on youth organizations in the NET-MED Youth countries: Findings, gaps and future informed actions
This session will present and put into perspective the methodologies and key findings of the studies (mappings, qualitative studies, etc.) on youth organizations conducted at country level with a view to identifying similar entry points and variables.
Following the presentation of the findings, participants will be invited to discuss the future regional compilation of existing studies and data, as well as the possible use and dissemination channels to feed youth work and informed policies/actions.
9:15 - 10:45 Presentation by Ms Souria Saad-Zoy (UNESCO HQ) followed by interaction with audience: Synthesis of main methodologies and findings adopted at country level. Presentation to be completed by concerned Field Colleagues to highlight the specificities of each of the following studies:• Algeria: ToR of a new mapping of youth organizations • Jordan: UN mapping of youth organizations and study on youth perception
towards internship • Lebanon: Mapping of youth organizations • Libya: Mapping of international partners working on and with youth and
youth CSOs • Morocco: Competences framework of youth organizations• Tunisia: Competences framework and qualitative studies on youth
organizations• Palestine: Mapping of youth organizations in Gaza
10:45 - 11:00
Wednesday 22 July 2015
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Wednesday 22 July 2015
Agenda
11:00 - 12:30 Art Gallery Exercise: Participants will be divided into 4 groups. Each group will designate a facilitator and a rapporteur from the youth networks.• Group 1: Common variables identified and possible entry points• Group 2: Knowledge gaps to be addressed by future studies and potential
use• Group 3: Methodologies/terms of reference proposed for the sub-regional
study and ways to ensure multidisciplinary approach• Group 4: Dissemination channels foreseen at national/regional levels and
ways to capitalize the findings of the studies to feed youth policies and future capacity building efforts
Plenary presentation by the 4 rapporteurs
Session 2 Supporting proactive youth working groups at the national/sub-regional levels
14:30 - 14:40 Presentation by Mr Ahmed Zaouche (UNESCO HQ): Main methodologies adopted to select the members of the NET-MED Youth working groups, and overview of the main configuration per country, N/S and S/S opportunities offered.
14:40 - 15:15 Open discussion moderated by 2 volunteer participants: How to ensure sustainable, powerful and productive commitment within the youth working groups. What are the challenges facing the sustainability and long-term engagement of the members of the youth working groups and how could we overcome them (i.e., incentives, grants, stronger creative working methods, etc.).
15:15 - 16:15 Presentation by Ms Amina Lahbabi (UNESCO HQ): Communication approach for NET-MED Youth: status and way forward.• Role Play: Storytelling and thinking outside the box
16:15 - 16:30
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Wednesday 22 July 2015
Agenda
Session 3 Youth online engagement: Evaluation of online platforms and creative options to boost youth digital civic participation
16:30-16:45 Presentation by Mr Ahmed Zaouche and Ms Rosario Soraide (UNESCO HQ): Key findings and operational recommendations from the in-depth evaluation of youth online platforms (regional study conducted in partnership with Laval University, Canada).
16:45 - 17:15 Existing national initiatives and good practices to support youth inclusion through digital platforms (articulating online/offline activities):• Mr Sadem Jbali, Head of Society and Arts Programs, British Council,
Presentation of Jamaity Platform• Mr Sami Hourani, Executive Director of Leaders of Tomorrow, Presentation
of the Forssa Platform
17:15 - 17:45 Discussion moderated by 2 volunteer participants: Concrete online sub-regional initiatives that could be supported by UNESCO (including in terms of South/South interactions between youth organizations in the field of Youth Policies, Media and Employment).
19:00 Group Outing at Zaitunay Bay, St Elmo’s (optional)http://zaitunaybay.com/
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Thursday 23 July 2015
Agenda
Session 4 Strategizing capacity building of partner youth organizations and stakeholders:Tools, sustainability and efficiency.
9:30 - 9:45 Presentation by Mr Ahmed Zaouche (UNESCO HQ) on main capacity building initiatives undertaken at country/regional levels within Expected Results 1, 2, 3, and 4, between February 2014 and July 2015:• Themes, tools and format• Beneficiaries and reach• Challenges faced• Next steps foreseen at HQ and FO levels
9:45 - 10:45 Working Groups address the following topics moderated by members of the youth networks:• “What should be the concrete added-values of the capacity building
efforts?” — Facilitators: Ms Meriem Chikirou (Algeria) and Ms Yara Issa (Lebanon). Rapporteur: Ms Rawan Baragheets (Palestine)
• “How to reinforce the interdisciplinary aspects? What themes should be prioritized” — Facilitators: Mr Mohammed Oumoush (Jordan) and Mr Youcef Boukoucha (Algeria). Rapporteur: Mr Mohammad Issa (Lebanon)
• “Gaps to be addressed and pending needs at country level?” — Facilitators: Ms Khaoula Behi (Tunisia) and Ms Sarah El Masri (Lebanon). Rapporteur: Mr Aziz Sakri (Morocco)
Presentations
10:45 - 11:00
11:00 - 12:15 Experience sharing and lessons learnt from flagship capacity building programmes organized in the Arab region:• Ms Nagla Abed, Regional Coordinator at Anna Lindh Foundation:
Presentation of Dawraq and SWOT exercise, followed by an overview of the Young Arab Voices Programme by Mr Sadem Jbali, YAV regional coordinator
• Ms Zinab Bendimiya, Coordinator, MENA Policy Hub: Initiatives in Morocco• Mr Asem Alnatsheh, Director of Luminus Group: Initiatives in Jordan
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12:15 - 12:45 Session moderated by Ms Rosario Soraide and Ms Hélène Guiol, UNESCO HQ: Identification of relevant partnerships and discussion of joint intersectoral capacity building initiatives (for both Youth organizations and youth stakeholders) at the national/sub-regional level, taking into account NET-MED Youth relevant thematic areas (Policy, Media, Employment) as well as opportunities of North/South activities.
Potential linkages with the UNESCO Youth Forum (HQ, 26-28 October 2015) will be also addressed.
Session 5 Taking youth policies forward: What is or should be NET-MED Youth added-value at country and sub-regional levels in terms of engaging youth organizations and stakeholders into policy processes?
14:30 - 14:50 Case study and lessons learnt from Lebanon by Ms Seiko Sugita and Ms Tatiana Skaf (UNESCO Lebanon)• Formulation process of the National Youth Strategy with the participation
of youth organizations and the role played by UNESCO• Current status and strategy to move towards effective implementation• Resources, toolkits and methodologies developed
14:50 - 15:15 Case study and lessons learnt from Morocco and Tunisia by Mr Phinith Chanthalangsy, Ms Zoubida Mseffer and Ms Salma Negra (UNESCO Maghreb)• Formulation process and critical reading of the National Youth Strategy
in Morocco: Efforts deployed by UNESCO to foster its implementation (Action plan proposed by the Youth Working Group; planning Seminar, thematic components related to funding, governance, networking and accountability issues).
• Simulation model established in Tunisia (Kalaat Al-Andalous)
15:15 - 16:00 Plenary discussion moderated by Mr Nacim Filali (UNESCO Algeria): • The need to build on the above experiences in other countries of the region
(relevant lessons learnt, tools available, strategic messaging vis-à-vis youth organizations)
• What mechanisms to better engage national youth stakeholders in NET-MED Youth (national institutions, ministries, etc.?)
The discussion will also refer to the possible articulation with the Global Initiative on Youth Policies (post Baku 1st World Forum on Youth Policies)
16:00 - 16:15
Thursday 23 July 2015
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16:15 - 17:15 Exploring synergies within the UN System at the global/regional/national levels. • Presentation by Ms Dareen Abulail (UNESCO Jordan): UNESCO
future contribution to the UN Joint Programming on “Supporting the implementation of the 2nd Phase of the Youth Strategy in Jordan” initiated by UNDP.
• Presentation by Ms Khadija Ali (UNESCO Libya): UNESCO leading the international Youth Support Strategy in Libya within the efforts to support peace building.
17:15 - 17:30 Wrap-Up and closing
Thursday 23 July 2015
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Stay in touch!
Country Name Organization EmailAlgeria Nacim Filali UNESCO Office, Algeria [email protected]
Youcef Boukoucha Association AGORA ,Bejaia [email protected] Chikirou Réseau Algérois Jeunes en Action
Jordan Dareen Abdal’ Razzaq UNESCO Office, Jordan [email protected] Alnatsheh Luminus Media, regional
programs [email protected]
Sami Hourani Director of Leaders of Tomorrow [email protected] Omoush Director, Princess Basma Centre [email protected]
Lebanon Seiko Sugita UNESCO Office, Lebanon [email protected] Skaf UNESCO Office, Lebanon [email protected] Awad UNESCO Office, Lebanon [email protected] Sulieman UNESCO Office, Lebanon [email protected] Al Haddad Youth Working Group [email protected] Al Masri Masar [email protected] Atia Youth Economic Forum [email protected] El Hosry Youth Forum [email protected] Chahine Youth Working Group [email protected] Chammas Youth Forum [email protected] Issa Innovation Club [email protected] Issa Research Center, La Sagesse
Sahar Tarhini Youth Economic Forum [email protected] Khadija Ali UNESCO Office, Libya [email protected]
Mohamed Almagbri Program Officer at ACTED [email protected] Elfeituri Founder of Benghazi Writers [email protected]
Morocco Phinith Chanthalangsy UNESCO Office, Morocco [email protected] Mseffer UNESCO Office, Morocco [email protected] Bendimiya MENA Policy Hub, Morocco [email protected] Sakri FMAS Actions Jeunesse Maroc [email protected]
Palestine Rawan Baragheeth Palestinian Vision Organization, Ramallah
Tunisia Selma Negra UNESCO Office, Tunisia [email protected] Behi Association Taabir [email protected] Bousleh Association 2 Mains Tu Crées [email protected]
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Name Organization EmailPartners Nagla Abed Anna Lindh Foundation [email protected]
Saddem Jebali British Council Tunisia [email protected]
Name Organization EmailSouria Saad-Zoy NET-MED Youth Team Leader;
Youth Programme (Social and Human Sciences Sector)
Claudia Maresia Member of NET-MED Youth Coordination Team; Youth Programme (Social and Human Sciences Sector)
UNESCO HQ
Ahmed Zaouche NET-MED Youth Project Coordinator (Social and Human Sciences Sector)
Amina Lahbabi NET-MED Youth Communication & Visibility Officer (Social and Human Sciences Sector)
Rosario Soraide NET-MED Youth Project Coordinator (Communication and Information Sector)
Hélène Guiol NET-MED Youth Project Coordinator (Education Sector)
Lynda Zerguine NET-MED Youth Project Assistant (Social and Human Sciences Sector)
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European UnionUnited NationsEducational, Scientific and
Cultural Organization
The NET-MED Youth Project is funded by the European Union
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