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ABOUT THE ACADEMY FOR PUBLIC POLICY<\/p>\n
The Academy for Public Policy (APP) is intended for youth members of the political parties in North Macedonia in order to educate them and raise future political and social leaders, equipped with general and specific values and knowledge about the political processes in the country.
\nThe goal of APP is to encourage and educate youth party members to contribute to a better expression of their ideas and concepts for a better society and a plural democratic public space. The Academy also aims to teach and prepare the participants for elections and the entire electoral process. Participants will learn how public policies are created, how they are influenced, and how to apply an evidence-based approach to public policy making.
\nThe Academy consists of the following components:
\n\u2022 Four comprehensive-three days workshops;
\n\u2022 Step-by-step guidance, mentoring and coaching on policy document development;
\n\u2022 Engagement with local communities and or affected stakeholders on the issues of
\nrelevance through thematic debates and discussions;
\n\u2022 A study visit in the region or in an EU country (prerequisite for participation in the final
\nstudy visit abroad is completion of all activities, including workshops, of the Academy).
\nLecturers from various fields of the societal spectrum will be engaged – academics, top policy and decision makers, current\/former ministers, CEOs, MPs or senior civil servants. The program will be strengthened with the inclusion of lecturers from the civil society and culture, as well as prominent trainers from abroad.
\nAPP participants will also have the opportunity to network with domestic public and private policy makers, and with international organizations located in North Macedonia (OECD, UNESCO, etc.) and around the world.<\/p>\n
CRITERIA FOR PARTICIPATION:
\n\u2022 To be member of the youth wing of a political party (up to 29 years old);
\n\u2022 To have not participated in the same or similar Academy;
\n\u2022 To have experience in the field of social sciences and disciplines (political sciences,
\neconomics, sociology, international relations, culture, philosophy, etc.);
\n\u2022 To have strong analytical skills and ability for teamwork;
\n\u2022 Knowledge of English language will be considered as an advantage;
\n\u2022 Work experience will be considered an advantage.
\nTo earn a certificate, selected candidates must be committed to all components of the program:
\n\u2022 Active participation in all activities of the Academy’s program;
\n\u2022 Drafting of a Public Policy Document;
\n\u2022 Presentation of the Public Policy Document within the party;
\n\u2022 Engage with local communities and \/or affected stakeholders on topics related to the
\nPublic Policy Document.<\/p>\n
WHAT WILL PARTICIPANTS IN THE ACADEMY FOR PUBLIC POLICY GAIN?
\n\u2022 Thorough and structured knowledge of political processes in the country, the role of political parties in a plural context, the importance of elections and the electoral process, creation of public policies and ways of their implementation, communication techniques and skills, public speaking and debating.
\n\u2022 Training materials, various analyses, background documents and policy briefs complementing the knowledge and experience shared by different domestic and international experts and trainers;
\n\u2022 Mentorship and individual assistance in the preparation of policy document addressing citizens\u2019 needs.
\n\u2022 Opportunity for promoting policies through presentations to affected communities and within the political party;
\n\u2022 Opportunity to enhance knowledge and individual career development as a politician or future leader, but also to network, discuss and share ideas with fellow politicians from political parties in the country;
\n\u2022 Recognition by the Swiss Embassy by awarding a certificate of participation;
\n\u2022 An opportunity to be part of regional events with young leaders, but also to participate in international exchanges and study visits to countries that implement similar policies and
\ncommunity actions;<\/p>\n