Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders through Simulated Governance Experiences.
The Youth Empowerment Consortium (YEC) runs the YEC Governance Program — a transformative leadership and governance development initiative designed to train, engage, and inspire young people to understand and actively participate in politics and governance processes globally.
Through practical simulations that mirror the governance structure of Ghana for the current program, participants experience the workings of government first-hand — from parliamentary debates to cabinet decision-making, diplomacy, and judicial processes.
It’s not just about politics — it’s about policy, leadership, integrity, and nation building.
1. Youth Model Parliament (YMP)
“Where young voices become national voices.”
The Youth Model Parliament is a realistic simulation of Ghana’s Parliament where young leaders act as Members of Parliament. They debate motions, draft policies, propose bills, and engage in discussions on national issues just like in the real Parliament of Ghana. As a leadership development training program, this is for leadership development purposes only.
How It Operates
Participants are assigned constituencies, districts, youth-led NGOs or represent special interest groups. They undergo intensive orientation on parliamentary procedure, leadership communication, and public policy development with added trainings on NGO development and financing.
Sessions are held in-person and on virtual platforms. Sessions are held in committees, caucuses, and full parliamentary sittings, all guided by real parliamentary ethics and rules of debate.
Benefits
- Develops public speaking, negotiation, and critical thinking skills.
- Builds understanding of law-making and governance.
- Offers networking opportunities with policymakers and MPs.
- Empowers youth to become agents of democratic accountability.
- Start and run an NGO or your community initiative.
The Experience
Lively debates, mock motions, and policy simulations — every sitting feels like the real Parliament floor!
Each member starts and runs a community project during their one-year tenure.