Le 21 septembre 2009, la population congolaise apprenait que le Président Joseph Kabila a mis en place une Commission d'évaluation de la Constitution de la RDC, pour réfléchir à un projet de changement de certaines dispositions de la Constitution de 2006, comme la durée du mandat du Chef de l'Etat et le découpage territorial. En réponse à une question parlementaire y relative, le Président du Sénat, Léon Kengo wa Dondo, a déclaré : «Je voudrais vous dire qu'à ce stade, c'est une réunion des experts. Il y a deux de nos experts qui y siègent. Et à ce jour, il n y a pas encore un rapport qui a été établi à l'intention du bureau (du Sénat). Attendons voir ». Réagissant à cette information, l’opposition institutionnelle de la Province du Katanga trouve que la démarche initiée par le Chef de l’Etat est illégale. Jean Raymond Muyumba Maila, porte-parole de cette opposition, n’a pas caché sa révolte. Il a déclaré: «Il est reconnu au Président de la République de s’adresser au Sénat et à l’Assemblée nationale pour une éventuelle modification de la Constitution. C’est son droit. Mais, aller par une commission, c’est ce que nous avons appelé la violation constante de la Constitution. Trop c’est trop ». De son côté, la société civile nationale à Kinshasa demande à la population de rester vigilante face à toutes les manœuvres qui viseraient la violation de la constitution et à se mobiliser pour consolider les acquis de la démocratisation de la RDC. Elle trouve que la consolidation de la démocratie, la mise en œuvre effective d'une décentralisation visant le développement et la promotion de la bonne gouvernance, exigent aujourd’hui l’organisation des élections locales et municipales le plus rapidement possible, afin de parachever le processus électoral débuté en 2006.
GLCPD 2009
Jules kazungu
Monday, October 26, 2009
Monday, October 12, 2009
ABSTRACT OF YOUTH ENGANGING IN RWANDA
ABSTRACT
ENGAGING IN RWANDA COUNTRY YOUTH IN DEMOCRACY, LEADERSHIP AND IN DECISION MAKING
Correspondence author Ir Jules Kazungu
Coordinator of Great Lakes Center for Culture, Peace and Development(GLCPD)
September 2009, PO BOX 4432 KIGALI RWANDA, EMAIL gglcpd@yahoo.com, website.glcpd.blogspot.com. GLCPD
When we speak about democratic vision we refer to that hope for a society in which all people are truly equal and yet where difference is respected; a society in which all people are truly free, yet where social responsibility rather than individual self-interest prevails; and a society which is truly just, and therefore one in which the vast gulf between rich and poor has been overcome.
Tomorrow's leaders are today's youth. Their education and participation is key to the World’s future, yet they have not been accorded the attention that is required. "Although young people comprise a majority of the world’s population, their views and voices have few channels of expression.
The Rwandan’s population aged 15-34 years totaled almost 3.6 million in 2008 and it is estimated to be 4 million in 2012, 4.2 million in 2015 and 4.6 million in 2020. Furthermore youth (15-34 years) represents 1/3 of the total population of Rwanda.
Since independence, Rwanda has suffered continuous internal conflict and power
struggles and the consequences of Genocide continue to debate in various forms. During and after Genocide, there are countless examples of youth who have united to hold communities together out of necessity. In the face of this reality of Genocide and poverty, fear and destruction, youth throughout this country have continuously demonstrated that they are determined to rebuild their lives and themselves, for the sake of their children and community. To move on, to regain their constructive role in society, and to enable them to forge new alliances, youths are recognizing that they also need to address the atrocities they experienced and witnessed during Genocide 1994.
Rwanda has embraced whole-heartedly the principles of good governance, and in doing so embarked on the process of democratic decentralization and civil service reform. In a post-conflict country such as Rwanda, where there are weak institutions and a lack of societal cohesion, it is easy to talk of ‘good governance principles’ and advocate the importance of democracy and so forth, but the real challenge, and the real commitment from the government is only achieved when these principles go from words to reality.
Despite the speed of Rwanda’s recovery, the nation still faces challenges include the legal system, the lack of awareness on existing youth legislation issues, the impact of HIV/AIDS, the poverty, no integration in process’s of democracy, the use of labor-intensive approaches to public works, rural and urban areas, lack of the culture of peace, conflict resolution and mediation, values and human rights and lack of employment. Another difficulty faced by youth in this country who are committed to the promotion of peace and democracy relates to the contradictory nature of their governments which are themselves still highly survive of Genocide and responsible for positive change, especially their daily poverty and improve quality of life. Now it is time to think about the role of young people in democracy and to connect youth with broader democracy movements.
In spite of the successes and achievements listed above, Rwanda still has a lot it can achieve. The main goal now is to accomplish an efficient, sustainable community development structure whereby strengthened state institutions can represent the population and respond to their needs, using a participatory mechanism. Rwanda must build a strong community spirit, whereby Rwanda’s population seeks to better itself using its own resources, and is empowered to take part in the formulation, implementation and follow up of development programs, therefore increasing its ownership of the development process. The government needs to ensure the leadership and authority is orientated towards development and responding to the needs of the people, as opposed to the controlling role of the former commune and youth leadership. All mechanisms and procedures should be transparent and decision making authorities held accountable to their communities. This process raises the level of trust and synergy among all stakeholders. In the fight against poverty there needs to be increased production ventures, and a system of sustainable economic planning, based on the efficient management of available local resources, with a central role for the private sector in income generating activities for youth and others categories of population.
Considering the importance of youth population in Rwanda also as a major resource in a changing of demographic context by the high population growth, the government of Rwandan aims to mainstream youth in all developmental policies, programmes, strategies and projects. Intercultural and international exchanges, where youth get to know others are also popular proposals in building a culture of peace, and many youth have also mentioned the need to meet internationally, to promote networks and to publish and document their work, distributing the information widely, both online and on paper and by radio in local communities When asked what they think governments should do to promote youth and culture of peace, youth organizations almost unanimously call for greater participation of youth in decision-making and for a solid youth policy that is more than a token piece of legislation. They also think governments should cooperate with youth organizations to a greater extent and to mainstream culture of peace methods, democracy and principles into formal education.
In conclusion, Rwanda’s future lies in the education of its youth, and academia. Rwanda has the ability to undertake its own research, learn from others, and creates its own innovative ideas without a constant reliance on donors and foreign ideas and to make democracy in different ways and in different contexts. systems. We believe this needs to be focused on to reduce dependency and empower Rwanda’s population and institutions, building up capacity and forming supportive partnerships between the state, civic and community organizations, private sector and global institutions.
ENGAGING IN RWANDA COUNTRY YOUTH IN DEMOCRACY, LEADERSHIP AND IN DECISION MAKING
Correspondence author Ir Jules Kazungu
Coordinator of Great Lakes Center for Culture, Peace and Development(GLCPD)
September 2009, PO BOX 4432 KIGALI RWANDA, EMAIL gglcpd@yahoo.com, website.glcpd.blogspot.com. GLCPD
When we speak about democratic vision we refer to that hope for a society in which all people are truly equal and yet where difference is respected; a society in which all people are truly free, yet where social responsibility rather than individual self-interest prevails; and a society which is truly just, and therefore one in which the vast gulf between rich and poor has been overcome.
Tomorrow's leaders are today's youth. Their education and participation is key to the World’s future, yet they have not been accorded the attention that is required. "Although young people comprise a majority of the world’s population, their views and voices have few channels of expression.
The Rwandan’s population aged 15-34 years totaled almost 3.6 million in 2008 and it is estimated to be 4 million in 2012, 4.2 million in 2015 and 4.6 million in 2020. Furthermore youth (15-34 years) represents 1/3 of the total population of Rwanda.
Since independence, Rwanda has suffered continuous internal conflict and power
struggles and the consequences of Genocide continue to debate in various forms. During and after Genocide, there are countless examples of youth who have united to hold communities together out of necessity. In the face of this reality of Genocide and poverty, fear and destruction, youth throughout this country have continuously demonstrated that they are determined to rebuild their lives and themselves, for the sake of their children and community. To move on, to regain their constructive role in society, and to enable them to forge new alliances, youths are recognizing that they also need to address the atrocities they experienced and witnessed during Genocide 1994.
Rwanda has embraced whole-heartedly the principles of good governance, and in doing so embarked on the process of democratic decentralization and civil service reform. In a post-conflict country such as Rwanda, where there are weak institutions and a lack of societal cohesion, it is easy to talk of ‘good governance principles’ and advocate the importance of democracy and so forth, but the real challenge, and the real commitment from the government is only achieved when these principles go from words to reality.
Despite the speed of Rwanda’s recovery, the nation still faces challenges include the legal system, the lack of awareness on existing youth legislation issues, the impact of HIV/AIDS, the poverty, no integration in process’s of democracy, the use of labor-intensive approaches to public works, rural and urban areas, lack of the culture of peace, conflict resolution and mediation, values and human rights and lack of employment. Another difficulty faced by youth in this country who are committed to the promotion of peace and democracy relates to the contradictory nature of their governments which are themselves still highly survive of Genocide and responsible for positive change, especially their daily poverty and improve quality of life. Now it is time to think about the role of young people in democracy and to connect youth with broader democracy movements.
In spite of the successes and achievements listed above, Rwanda still has a lot it can achieve. The main goal now is to accomplish an efficient, sustainable community development structure whereby strengthened state institutions can represent the population and respond to their needs, using a participatory mechanism. Rwanda must build a strong community spirit, whereby Rwanda’s population seeks to better itself using its own resources, and is empowered to take part in the formulation, implementation and follow up of development programs, therefore increasing its ownership of the development process. The government needs to ensure the leadership and authority is orientated towards development and responding to the needs of the people, as opposed to the controlling role of the former commune and youth leadership. All mechanisms and procedures should be transparent and decision making authorities held accountable to their communities. This process raises the level of trust and synergy among all stakeholders. In the fight against poverty there needs to be increased production ventures, and a system of sustainable economic planning, based on the efficient management of available local resources, with a central role for the private sector in income generating activities for youth and others categories of population.
Considering the importance of youth population in Rwanda also as a major resource in a changing of demographic context by the high population growth, the government of Rwandan aims to mainstream youth in all developmental policies, programmes, strategies and projects. Intercultural and international exchanges, where youth get to know others are also popular proposals in building a culture of peace, and many youth have also mentioned the need to meet internationally, to promote networks and to publish and document their work, distributing the information widely, both online and on paper and by radio in local communities When asked what they think governments should do to promote youth and culture of peace, youth organizations almost unanimously call for greater participation of youth in decision-making and for a solid youth policy that is more than a token piece of legislation. They also think governments should cooperate with youth organizations to a greater extent and to mainstream culture of peace methods, democracy and principles into formal education.
In conclusion, Rwanda’s future lies in the education of its youth, and academia. Rwanda has the ability to undertake its own research, learn from others, and creates its own innovative ideas without a constant reliance on donors and foreign ideas and to make democracy in different ways and in different contexts. systems. We believe this needs to be focused on to reduce dependency and empower Rwanda’s population and institutions, building up capacity and forming supportive partnerships between the state, civic and community organizations, private sector and global institutions.
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