The policy brief presents a concise version of the main findings from the process of the mid-term participatory evaluation of the Guiné-Bissau National Youth Policy, carried out in 2024. This quick-read document aims to inform the policy of actualization of the National Youth Policy to ensure its greater relevance and effectiveness in the next 10 years of its course.
The Evaluation Report presents the main findings from the process of the mid-term participatory evaluation of the Guiné-Bissau National Youth Policy, carried out in 2024. The evaluation, developed in collaboration with the national Youth Institute and the main youth networks and organizations, revolved around the criteria of relevance and effectiveness. A description of the participatory methodology adopted, as also, the main conclusions and recommendations for key national and international stakeholders are available within the report.
The policy brief presents a concise version of the main findings from the process of the mid-term participatory evaluation of the Guiné-Bissau National Youth Policy, carried out in 2024. This quick-read document aims to inform the policy of actualization of the National Youth Policy to ensure its greater relevance and effectiveness in the next 10 years of its course.
Building on the experience maturated on women promotion in decision making, Interpeace launched the initiative “No Ianda Djuntu: Drawing the Pathway Together” aimed to empower youth to play a central role in advancing democratic participation and peacebuilding in Guinea-Bissau. By encouraging reflection on the involvement of young people in decision-making processes, strengthening their capacity to influence public decision-making bodies, and increasing their self-confidence to promote new models of leadership, the project contributed to catalyze significant change at the individual level. Implemented in all regions of the country, the project allowed to facilitate the effective inclusion of young men and women at the community and local institutions level promoting their meaningful participation.
Through this initiative, Interpeace aimed to enhance justice governance by increasing citizens’ engagement in political dialogues related to justice. To do so, the initiative worked to enhance the capacity of civil society organizations to assess local justice governance through a mix method participatory Justice Barometer (“Sintidu di Justisa: Sense of justice”). Based on the results of the study, Interpeace supported the efforts of citizens and civil society organizations to conduct dialogues with local and national public institutions.
In addition, in the framework of the efforts made towards the Justice reform in Guinea-Bissau, Interpeace supported national and international institutions to identify entry points for the integration of formal and traditional justice. Through the study “No Obi Mindjer ku Mininu: We heard women and children” Interpeace formulated clear recommendations to make traditional justice more inclusive. This, in turn, enhanced citizens’ access to justice while strengthening coordination and capacities within both formal and informal justice systems.
This two-phase initiative aimed to reduce women’s exclusion from decision-making in Guinea-Bissau, focusing on governance and conflict management. In the initial stage, the initiative aimed to identify barriers preventing women’s participation in spheres of power, leading to the report “Fala di Mindjer: Women talk”. Following up on these results, Interpeace developed a national awareness campaign and provided capacity-building and support for women leaders.
In a second phase,”No sta djuntos!: We are together!” Interpeace addressed resistance uncovered in the first phase to reduce tensions related to female leadership promotion and transform women’s roles in politics, civil society, and the Defense and Security Forces. This involved raising awareness among men, women, and civil society organizations about the potential unintended negative consequences of excluding women. It resulted in a better understanding of how women’s integration impacts social cohesion, thereby contributing to strengthening peace consolidation in Guinea-Bissau.