Youth Power Learning Tools for Positive Youth Development

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Youth. Power Learning Tools for Positive Youth Development and Peacebuilding Cassandra Jessee, Director Youth.

Youth. Power Learning Tools for Positive Youth Development and Peacebuilding Cassandra Jessee, Director Youth. Power Learning

Research questions: 1. How have PYD approaches been implemented in low- and middleincome countries?

Research questions: 1. How have PYD approaches been implemented in low- and middleincome countries? 2. What does the evidence say about their effectiveness?

What Does the Evidence Say about PYD in LMIC?

What Does the Evidence Say about PYD in LMIC?

Systematic Review of Positive Youth Development in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Findings on Democracy,

Systematic Review of Positive Youth Development in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Findings on Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance (DHRG) This brief is made possible by the support of the American people through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The contents are the responsibility of Making Cents International through Youth. Power: Evidence and Evaluation Task Order 1 (Youth. Power Learning) AID Contract # AID-OAA-I-15 -00034/AID-OAA-TO-15 -00011. This brief does not necessarily reflect the views of USAID or the United States Government.

Key Findings on Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance (DHRG) 1 Most programs classified as

Key Findings on Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance (DHRG) 1 Most programs classified as 3 Several programs reported positive outcomes relevant to DHRG also work towards DHRG as well as health and outcomes in other sectors. gender equity related outcomes. 2 All DHRG programs focus on building youth assets, including vocational and soft skills. 4 Overall, DHRG programs lack rigorous evidence and conclusive data about what works.

DHRG programs are more likely to implement activities such as community meetings, social events,

DHRG programs are more likely to implement activities such as community meetings, social events, and media programming than programs working in other sectors.

While only a few studies demonstrated positive impact, outcomes were reported across a range

While only a few studies demonstrated positive impact, outcomes were reported across a range of areas. Positive Outcomes from DHRG Programs Improvements in political empowerment. Improvements in agency, including self Improved social skills -efficacy and positive and social support beliefs about the future, Positive outcomes related to gender norms Non-experimental evidence points to higher participation in education and employment and greater civic and social responsibility

Recommendations for Programmatic Design • Promote youth-led and youth-centered approaches • Foster collaboration for

Recommendations for Programmatic Design • Promote youth-led and youth-centered approaches • Foster collaboration for cross-sectoral impact • Leverage existing evidence to improve the design of programs that target youth • Engage youth and key community stakeholders throughout program design and implementation

Recommendations from systematic review: #1: Increase investment in process and impact evaluations of PYD

Recommendations from systematic review: #1: Increase investment in process and impact evaluations of PYD programs in LMICs. #2: Ensure robust, holistic and consistent measurement of PYD outcomes.

What’s in the PYD Measurement Toolkit and how will it help me? • Refine

What’s in the PYD Measurement Toolkit and how will it help me? • Refine research question and outcomes • Select PYD features and program participants • Finalize your theory of change or logic model • Select the appropriate PYD related indicators • Analyze the data, disseminate the findings and adapt your program

Domain: Assets Feature: Skill building Construct: Higher order thinking Definition: Ability to identify an

Domain: Assets Feature: Skill building Construct: Higher order thinking Definition: Ability to identify an issue, absorb information from multiple sources, and evaluate options to reach reasonable conclusion. Includes skills like problem, planning, decision-making, and critical thinking Indicator: Increased higher order thinking skills at the conclusion of training/programming Indicator Source/Tool: CPYDS Subscale on Cognitive Competence “I believe there is a solution for any problem” “I know how to see things from different angles”

Illustrative PYD Indicators Assets: Skill Building Agency: Skill Building • Increased interpersonal skills •

Illustrative PYD Indicators Assets: Skill Building Agency: Skill Building • Increased interpersonal skills • Increased higher-order thinking skills • Increased positive beliefs about own future • Increased feelings of selfefficacy • Increased ability to plan and set goals Contribution: Youth Engagement • Youth report being participating in program’s design, implementation, or evaluation Enabling Environment: Safe Space • Increased feeling of safety in their environment

Tools for measuring indicators • Relatively low cost • Easy to use • Good

Tools for measuring indicators • Relatively low cost • Easy to use • Good psychometric properties • Either had already been used in the international context or had potential to be used in developing countries.

Key Resources • Systematic Review of PYD in LMIC http: //www. youthpower. org/syste matic-review-pyd-lmics

Key Resources • Systematic Review of PYD in LMIC http: //www. youthpower. org/syste matic-review-pyd-lmics • PYD Measurement Toolkit: http: //www. youthpower. org/positiv e-youth-development-toolkit • Youth in Peace and Security Community of Practice http: //www. youthpower. org/youthpeace-and-security-cop • What Works in Youth and Peacebuilding http: //www. youthpower. org/whatworks-youth-and-peacebuilding

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