tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335146197342151188.post975568144777916651..comments2024-02-29T13:07:00.519+00:00Comments on Development Horizons by Lawrence Haddad: Talkin' to the Next GenerationLawrence Haddadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17265061444076801962noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335146197342151188.post-12460569915886829942013-01-31T13:14:08.013+00:002013-01-31T13:14:08.013+00:00There are also children charities in NYC which pro...There are also children charities in NYC which provides proper education to all the students they are supporting. Also they let them be informed when it comes to economical status of the country cause this will affect them surely. I think this a one good idea to keep the students or the youth glued on what's happening around them.Gabriel Bennettehttp://www.bhghny.org/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335146197342151188.post-28082375425596917652012-03-21T07:49:43.462+00:002012-03-21T07:49:43.462+00:00Dear Liny, thanks for this inspiring reflection. M...Dear Liny, thanks for this inspiring reflection. My own view is that if expectations are kept realistic and if the views of non experts can be respected (often my children 10 and 11 ask me basic questions about development that I struggle to answer) and taken seriously then I think the consultation and dialogue with children is very much worth the extra effort involved..Lawrence Haddadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17265061444076801962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6335146197342151188.post-76534023961390704302012-03-20T12:00:49.368+00:002012-03-20T12:00:49.368+00:00It's been more than 10 years ago since I was &...It's been more than 10 years ago since I was "chosen" to be one of the youth selected to represent my school and district at this youth forum, organised in Jakarta to collect / gather inputs and ideas on improving the quality of (informal) education with the aim to reduce youth criminal activity level.<br /><br />I was trying to remember how I felt, what did I learn and what happened. All I could think of was that a couple of days before the conference, I was supposed to memorised / learnt the buzz word that my school / districts wanted me to say out loud - as my own personal opinion, of course.<br /><br />Mind you, it was done in a very 'participatory' way, where my opinion was asked, noted down and some, I have to say, was included. At the end of 3 days conferences, I was given a certificate, got a picture with the governor and a lot of hand shakes...<br /><br />I have to say that although I cannot vouch the conference actually took the youth opinion on board for the governor's plan (can't even remember if it was near election, or any other milestone time), it was indeed beneficial for me, and for the school and districts (all those highlights and coverage in local newspapers..).<br /><br />Although critiques most accurately pointed out the tokenism, lack of feedback, etc. I personally would say, least the aim / objective behind it (hopefully) is useful. As I believe even increasing confident level for one youth, would have a multiplier positive effects to peers, and hopefully larger groups.Linynoreply@blogger.com