This manual will assist facilitators in delivering training sessions related to the African Governance Architecture (AGA) capacity-building training of trainers’ program for youth participation in political and electoral processes. The facilitator’s manual also provides information on facilitation methodologies and strategies to be adopted during training sessions.
Training content for youth participation must be context-specific. The content of this manual must be adjusted to the local, social, geographical, cultural, and political circumstances, as there is no standard training methodology and approach that can be replicated everywhere on the continent. The facilitator must be free to include brief games and entertainment several times a day, for example, songs, stories, and physical movements or exercises as they may deem appropriate.
The facilitator manual has benefited from the materials previously developed and compiled by:
Democracy Works Foundation (DWF) and Freedom House (FH)
Shalestone Consultants
Save the Children
United Nations Development Program (UNDP)
General Training Guidelines
Prepare in advance:
A well-constructed training program.
A workshop venue and number of participants expected; and
Take into consideration the COVID-19 formalities and protocols to be observed during the opening session and throughout the workshop.
It is equally critical that the facilitator discusses any anticipated outcomes with the team and any issues that might need emphasis during the training. The facilitator and the team should also be aware of local customs and the diversity of languages.
Practical Preparation for Training:
Participants’ folders.
Additional room/space other than the main workshop room for group work where required.
Audiovisual/ ICT. Participants’ name tags.
Flip charts, colored marker pens, colored cards, and Prestik.
Printed handouts for each session. Attendance list.
Entrance and exit test questionnaires; and Workshop evaluation forms.