The European Union Delegation in Kenya is in the process of elaborating the next phase of the EU-Kenya Partnership which will span over a period of 7 years in the context of the new EU multi-annual financial framework. This ‘programming process’ foresees inclusive consultations with all relevant stakeholders including the Government of Kenya, County Governments, the Parliament, civil society organizations including women and youth, the private sector, and the donor community in Kenya.

The Youth Cafe will be taking part in the consultation sessions between the European Union and civil society. We will be focusing on two of our eight priorities: Governance and Political inclusion and Peace and Security, including preventing violent extremism.

PURPOSE OF THE CONSULTATIONS:

The purpose of these consultations is to inform you about the EU programming process and future priorities for the EU-Kenya Partnership and facilitate your respective contributions to allow you to play a meaningful role in this process. We also hope to broaden our understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing civil society in that context.

SUBJECT-MATTER OF THE CONSULTATIONS:

The objective of these consultations is to inform the identification of specific and programmable priorities, through a discussion on the proposed priority areas and sectors.  The attached questionnaire (Annex I ) will guide this consultation.  It is shared in advance to allow you to prepare for our discussions. 

The consultations will be organized around questions focused in substance on the programming areas pre-identified for the future EU’s partnership with Kenya as follows:

1.GREEN TRANSITION: ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY & RESILIENCE

• Natural capital and resilience

• Sustainable Energy

-Sustainable and circular economy.

2.LEAVE NO ONE BEHIND: HUMAN DEVELOPMENT & INCLUSIVE GROWTH

• Infrastructure for inclusion

• Empowering women and youth

• Enabling businesses to thrive sustainably

3.GOVERNANCE, PEACE & STABILITY

• Good governance, justice & devolution

• Conflict, peace & security

• Migration & refugees

Crosscutting issues will include, but not be limited to, gender equality, youth, inclusive growth, skills, digitalization, human rights, and culture. Please see Annex II for more information.

AGENDA

The meetings will take place via Zoom webinar. Three meetings will be held as follows:

• Thursday 10 December From 10:00 to 12:00 hours: Leave no one behind: Human Development & Inclusive growth

• Thursday 10 December From 15:00 to 17:00 hours: Green Transition: Environmental sustainability and Resilience

• Friday 11th of December From 13:00 to 15:00 hours: Governance, Peace & Stability

The Youth Cafe aspires to ensure dialogue with and buy-in from local authorities, local communities, and accountability organizations as well as youth organizations, based on commitments/budgets, gathered evidence, and campaigns.

For any further questions, suggestions, or comments, please contact us