World leaders have agreed on Sustainable Development Goals, but Angelique Pouponneau, 25, a Correspondent from Victoria in the Seychelles, says meeting those goals will require the awareness and participation of young people. With the agreement and confirmation of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the Member States, it has to be asked whether …
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The internet provides vast access to information, but as Rashaun Watson, 22, a Correspondent from Portmore in Jamaica writes, information can allow citizens to hold governments accountable. It is without a doubt that we live in world where it is easy to access a vast amount of information, especially with the use of modern technologies. …
Young people are deeply affected by politics, but too often are not engaged in the process, writes Tiloma Chandrasekera, 27, a Correspondent from Colombo in Sri Lanka, as she argues for more youth involvement. Date: 17th August 2015 – Time:14:16 hrs – Place: somewhere in Colombo In less than two hours, voting will conclude for the general election in …
As Canadians head to the polls in a federal election, Alvin Ma, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Canada, looks at the role of partisan campaign tactics. “I usually hate queues, but this is the only time I don’t mind lining up.” This quote from the person standing next to me in line reflects the sentiment of …
Dreaming of the future while acknowledging the difficulties of the present, Musa Temidayo, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Nigeria, describes the hopes everyday citizens hold for their country. “All men dream, but not equally.” T. E. Lawrence The topic “The Nigeria of my dreams” is one of the most talked about issues at different levels of education and …
Elections are a time to reflect on democracy, writes Jonathan Ugiagbe, 30, a Correspondent from Benin in Nigeria, who argues that Nigeria’s democracy needs nurturing by leaders and the people alike. For any nation, an election period is a time for renewal and also for reflection. After a long spell of authoritarian rule, democracy came …
Social media has become a powerful tool for diplomats, writes Christine Shahbenderian, 23, a Correspondent from Nicosia in Cyprus, with great potential for two-way communication. ‘’It is not the strongest or the most intelligent who will survive but those who best manage change’’-a Darwinian dictum that leaves little room for doubt. The globalising transformations ushered …
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A more systemic approach is needed to entrench citizen engagement in democratic governance, writes Christine Shahbenderian, 23, a Correspondent from Nicosia in Cyprus, who argues that it is high time for us to do democracy differently. “[The] key characteristic of democracy is the continuing responsiveness of the government to the preferences of its citizens, considered …
London’s mayoral election drew international interest, writes Ruth Adeyi, 23, a Correspondent from London, UK, as she looks at the issues behind the headlines in that campaign. London is well known for the different cultures, languages and diverse values of its 8.6 million people. The recent mayoral election has highlighted the need for a mayor who embraces this diversity. Sadiq …
National elections can heighten the appetite for change, writes Bryan Obaji, 25, a Correspondent from Calabar in Nigeria, who examines the changes Nigerians want so that their country can reach its leadership potential. Change for many people could mean different things whether positive or negative, depending on the way an individual sees it or is willing …