Involve the Youth in the Roadmap of South Sudan Development
3 min readBy Simon Yel Yel
Over the whole world wide, youth plays a significant role in bringing substantial socioeconomic and political contribution to better governance that always results in the development of the nation. When youth is organized and given the opportunity it will be equally substantial for them to work towards the strength of the nation.
However, our youth should be seriously and meaningfully involved right from the grassroots levels to contribute to the socioeconomic and political development of our country. To know “how the youth could be included in the decision-making process at this time” Ask one of the youth members and you will really get the idea. It is noteworthy to engross the youth into the roadmap of development and peace building process because they are the future leaders and administrators of our country tomorrow.
If they are not taking part effectively in today’s socioeconomic and political decision-making process then the future looks oblige for our country. We need to strengthen the youth now so that they can build a buffer state and a concrete socioeconomic and political foundational fabric that will last forever. The time has come for our young men to be directly linked to our socioeconomic and political institutions.
In my opinion, I recommend that our Government officials, local council organizations, women’s organizations and other bodies should aspire for inclusive youth participation in politics that shape their understanding and lives. Apparently; we all know that an organized youth that have freedom cannot focus on the individual interests, but on the collective and patriotic angles of development. There is a need to focus on involving our youth to all the developmental processes which in turn will escort to the national benefits if we need a strong national integrity which is more supportive of our government’s political initiatives.
This is not to emphasize that the youth should take over political activities from the politicians neither it shouldn’t be perceived that I appeal to our politician to hand over everything to the youth rather youth have lots of things to gain from them. However, it is a call for mentorship of the youth so that when they mature they would know exactly what to do socially, economically and politically. We need to put our nation’s interest first before individualistic interests. We covet equity and equality in political participation. By doing so, we have to eradicate tribalism and move on as a unified strong people without prejudices and segregation in any of the sides, neither from the youth nor from politicians.
Why not copy this form of political establishment from the west where everybody is treated equitably under the rule of law and the constitution irrespective of their genders and tribes? It would have been better to imitate this form of political establishment where nepotism and corruption can be checked and balanced through transparent and fair judicial processes that are legitimately of everyone’s interest and support.
Transparent socioeconomic and political system allows for accountability and responsibility so that when things gone wrong individuals could reflect on the norms and rules enshrined in the system and peace will prevail. Thus, our youth should be meaningfully engaged in the socioeconomic and political establishment’s right from the grassroots levels.
This will allow us to build strong South Sudan that is based on equality of all –inclusively, a free south Sudan Nation where nepotism, segregation and corruption will be regarded as things of the past.
You can reached Mr. Yel at his email address: simonyel55@yahoo.com
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