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What is Community Governance

Chapter 13
Participation of Young People in Governance Processes in Africa
Entails processes, institutions, rules and systems based on shared values and principles aimed at the smooth running and coordination of community matters.
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Youth Participation and Representation in Community Governance at Cato Manor Township, Durban
Ndwakhulu Stephen Tshishonga (University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa)
Copyright: © 2019 |Pages: 28
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-9388-1.ch013
Abstract
This chapter deliberates on youth participation and (mis)representation in community governance structures at South African townships. Youth participation entails active participation of youth in the policymaking procedures happening and problems disturbing their lives. Youth have the opportunity to influence their community governance structures. A study found that the current generation of youth are not aligned to the community governance structures. Youth participation and representation in community governance structures such as ward committees and community policing forums (CPFs) are essential as they could help youth fight issues such as teenage pregnancy, drug use, crime, unemployment, school dropout, etc. because they spend time in socially meaningful activities such as volunteering at different community structures.
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Chapter 11
Entrenching Community (Participatory) Governance Through Street Committees at Cato Crest, eThekwini Municipality
This is the system of governance at community level created to manage relationships and foster a sense of citizenship through active participation in decision-making processes.
Published in Chapter: Entrenching Community (Participatory) Governance Through Street Committees at Cato Crest, eThekwini Municipality; From: Direct Democracy Practices at the Local Level
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Towards Building Direct Democratic Governance Through the Ward Committee System in South African Local Government
This is the system of governance at community level created to manage relationships and foster a sense of citizenship through active participation in decision-making processes.
Published in Chapter: Towards Building Direct Democratic Governance Through the Ward Committee System in South African Local Government; From: Direct Democracy Practices at the Local Level
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