Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders through Simulated Governance Experiences.
The Youth Empowerment Consortium (YEC) runs the YEC Governance Program — a transformative youth 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.
2. Youth Model Cabinet (YMC)
“Leadership in action; where ideas meet execution.”
What It Is
The Youth Model Cabinet simulates Ghana’s Executive branch, giving participants the opportunity to serve as Ministers, Deputy Ministers, or Heads of Agencies. They make collective decisions, design policies, and learn to balance competing national interests.
How It Operates
Cabinet teams are formed around key sectors like Education, Health, Agriculture, Trade, Environment, etc.
Members engage in strategic planning, crisis response drills, and inter-ministerial coordination sessions. Each Cabinet meets to review youth-related policy proposals from the Model Parliament and decide on implementation frameworks.
Benefits
- Cultivates strategic thinking and decision-making under pressure.
- Teaches policy formulation and executive responsibility.
- Enhances teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving.
- Gives real-world insight into how Cabinets govern nations.
The Experience
Intense meetings, media briefings, and simulated press conferences — participants experience what it means to lead at the national level.