Sh1 billion initiative puts youth at centre of public policymaking
A new Sh1 billion initiative called the KEYJana Impact Project has been launched in Tanzania to empower 600,000 youth in public policy and governance. The project aims to bridge the gap between young citizens and government decision-making processes.
Why it matters
It addresses the critical need for youth civic engagement and institutional accountability in developing democratic frameworks.
Dar es Salaam. A new Sh1 billion youth empowerment programme is set to equip nearly 600,000 young Tanzanians with the knowledge and skills to influence public policy, as stakeholders push to close the gap between young people and the country’s decision-making processes.
The KEYJana Impact Project, launched yesterday, July 14 by DFC Tanzania Fellows in partnership with ActionAid Tanzania and the Royal Danish Embassy, aims to strengthen civic participation by enabling young people to understand government policies, engage with public institutions and contribute to national development.
Over the next 18 months, the project will be rolled out in Ruvuma, Mara, Kigoma and Pemba, where participants will receive training on governance, civic engagement, climate justice and policy processes
Speaking to The Citizen, KEYJana Impact Project representative Hellen Sisya said many young people remain disconnected from policy discussions despite being directly affected by government decisions.
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