Exploring the Dynamic of Youth Political Participation at Local Governance in Latin America Gerardo Berthin Policy Advisor Governance & Descentralization.

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1 Exploring the Dynamic of Youth Political Participation at Local Governance in Latin America Gerardo Berthin Policy Advisor Governance & Descentralization Centro Regional de Servicios del PNUD para América Latina Área de Practica de Gobernabilidad Democrática Comunidad de Práctica - COP México DF, México Octubre 16 – 17, 2012

2 MONTH/ YEAR October 2012 June-October 2012 Target: systematize and analyse practices or experiences in the field of youth political participation at the sub-national level. 4 country offices (Colombia, Costa Rica, Nicaragua y República Dominicana) 4 municipalities Cartagena (Colombia), San Carlos (Nicaragua), Alajuelita (Costa Rica) and El Cercado (República Dominicana). 41 semi-structured interviews to relevant actors. 5 focal groups in 4 countries with 57 youth leaders. 4 Dialogue Meetings with 139 young people in representation of 53 youth organizations. Background

3 Average Age: 24 años (hombres) 21.5 años (mujeres) 22.8 años N= 126

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5 ¿What motivates young people to participate? Individual motivations* 36.4% Satisfy other kind of motivations* 8% Generate benefits in the Community* 26.2% Generate benefits for the Society/country* 29.9%

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