African Youths for Development

17/04/2024

A worthy personality 🙌

🇸🇱 Sierra Leone’s Dr Abdul Karim Bangura is the world’s second most published author of scholarly works with 106 books, 710 scholarly articles, and counting.

©️The African Dream

21/06/2023

As a citizen of a democratic country, participating in an election is not just a right, but a responsibility. Elections are the cornerstone of democracy, and they offer citizens the opportunity to have a say in who will govern them and how the country will be run.

The essence of participating in an election lies in the fact that it is an opportunity for citizens to exercise their right to vote and have a say in the direction of their country. Through voting, citizens can elect representatives who share their values and beliefs, and who will work towards achieving their goals and aspirations.

Participating in an election is not just about casting a vote, but it is also about engaging in the democratic process. It is about taking an interest in the issues that affect us as a society, and actively seeking out information about the candidates and their policies. By doing so, citizens can make informed decisions about who to vote for, and can contribute to a more informed and engaged electorate.

Furthermore, participating in an election is also about holding those in power accountable. By participating in elections, citizens can hold elected officials responsible for their actions and decisions. It is through the power of the vote that citizens can send a message to those in power that they are not satisfied with the current state of affairs and demand change.

Participating in elections is also an opportunity to express one's views and opinions. By casting a vote, citizens can express their support for a particular candidate or party, or their opposition to a particular policy or issue. This is an essential aspect of democracy, as it allows citizens to have a say in the decisions that affect their lives.

In addition to the above, participating in an election is also a way for citizens to ensure that their voices are heard. By voting, citizens can make their opinions known and can contribute to the shaping of public policy. Through their participation in the democratic process, citizens can work towards creating a better society for themselves and future generations.

In conclusion, participating in an election of a state is an essential aspect of being a responsible citizen in a democratic society. It creates the opportunity for citizens to have a say in who will govern them and how the country will be run. By participating in elections, citizens can engage in the democratic process, hold elected officials accountable, express their views and opinions, and ensure that their voices are heard. Therefore, it is important for citizens to exercise their right to vote and to participate in the democratic process to ensure a better future for all.
It goes beyond just choosing a representative or voting 🗳
So try to ponder now over your choice, as your vote is your life for the next five years🙌🏼🗳

Think twice so you can choose right representative

Don’t vote for color, region or tribe

But, vote for viable policies, experience, know how, proactive and competent leadership

🖋Composed by: Lansbay D Catalyst
Director of Project and Research FLEA Secretariat

21/05/2023

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*Leadership competencies*

The things that will come to your mind are to develop the required leadership skills and qualities that will qualify one to be competent in the field of leadership.
The likes of:
*Possessing integrity
*Being responsible
*Able to influence your team
*Collaboration of team to execute tasks
*Able to communicate well
*Innovative and productive
*Results oriented
*Meticulous and smart
*Having Social and emotional intelligence
Etc..

Now, looking at the side of developing an entrepreneurial mindset for a better future, especially as a student.

It is very imperative especially in this time of ours, for anyone to develop an entrepreneurial mindset; especially for students.

Looking at the present situation of our country now. Where unemployment is the order of the day.
Having able to develop an entrepreneurial mindset as a student in university.
It will limit your employee mentality and raise your growth mindset for development and Progress in life.

However, let's look at few steps that could be helpful to build an entrepreneurial mindset below:

1. Possessing strong determination. The refusal to fear failure keeps Entrepreneurs going.
2. Be focused, don't allow distractions to carry you away.
3. Be decisive on you goal or choice
4. Ready to stand alone
5. Be curious to learn or acquiring knowledge
6. Try to inculcate that growth mindset
7. Be resilient

The aforementioned steps will help anyone in building a strong entrepreneurial mindset.
It will help greatly in the journey to become an entrepreneur.

When one has developed an entrepreneurial mindset
It will help you to be:

1. Self reliant
2. It will easily help to be an entrepreneur
3. Self employed
4. To be innovative and productive
5. To be curious for growth and development in which ever field you may be.

Entrepreneurship is the direction for any country that is looking forward to come out of unemployment

Leadership competencies

The things that will come to your mind are to develop the required leadership skills and qualities that will qualify one to be competent in the field of leadership.
The likes of:
*Possessing integrity
*Being responsible
*Able to influence your team
*Collaboration of team to execute tasks
*Able to communicate well
*Innovative and productive
*Results oriented
*Meticulous and smart
*Having Social and emotional intelligence
Etc..

Now, looking at the side of developing an entrepreneurial mindset for a better future, especially as a student.

It is very imperative especially in this time of ours, for anyone to develop an entrepreneurial mindset; especially for students.

Looking at the present situation of our country now. Where unemployment is the order of the day.
Having able to develop an entrepreneurial mindset as a student in university.
It will limit your employee mentality and raise your growth mindset for development and Progress in life.

However, let's look at few steps that could be helpful to build an entrepreneurial mindset below:

1. Possessing strong determination. The refusal to fear failure keeps Entrepreneurs going.
2. Be focused, don't allow distractions to carry you away.
3. Be decisive on you goal or choice
4. Ready to stand alone
5. Be curious to learn or acquiring knowledge
6. Try to inculcate that growth mindset
7. Be resilient

The aforementioned steps will help anyone in building a strong entrepreneurial mindset.
It will help greatly in the journey to become an entrepreneur.

When one has developed an entrepreneurial mindset
It will help you to be:

1. Self reliant
2. It will easily help to be an entrepreneur
3. Self employed
4. To be innovative and productive
5. To be curious for growth and development in which ever field you may be.

Entrepreneurship is the standing out direction for any country that is looking forward to come out of unemployment.