Building Africa by its youth
Application of the YouthBank model for inclusive decision-making
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13899217 |
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| Authors | Reuben Amewuda (0009-0001-5703-3247, Department of Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness and Extension, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), corresponding author), Mouhamadou Moustapha Hoyeck (Howard University) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 30 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Publication date | 2025-11-24 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Adolescence and Youth (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0267-3843 • E-ISSN: 2164-4527 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/02673843.2025.2587280 |
| OpenAlex | W4416596639 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 50 |
This study examines how the YouthBank model fosters youth-led inclusive decision-making in Ghana and South Africa, where the model is currently operational within Africa. Guided by Empowerment Theory, Arnstein's Ladder, and the RE-AIM framework, a qualitative multiple-case study was conducted with 22 active YouthBank participants and YouthBank International documents. Data were collected through focus groups, interviews, and document analysis. The findings show that YouthBank strengthens youth confidence, leadership, and visibility in community decision-making, while Adoption was high among youth but limited among adult staff. In South Africa, membership grew by 40%, whereas in Ghana it declined by 33%, highlighting contextual challenges. Although implementation fidelity was rated ‘good,’ long-term sustainability is at risk due to reliance on external funding. The study concludes that the YouthBank model offers a practical framework for empowering African youth in governance and recommends integration into national youth policies and donor programs to enhance Reach, inclusion, and sustainability
Corporate governance · Empowerment · Fidelity · Focus group · Qualitative research · Sustainability · Visibility · Youth empowerment · Children's Rights and Participation · Community Health and Development · Participatory Visual Research Methods
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