World Bank organises Open Space Dialogue for youths to air their views
Speak up and be heard: this is what some youths have done at the "Open Space Dialogue" organised in Singapore by the World Bank.
It is part of a series of similar discussions held all over the world that will help in the organisation's policy-making.
It was a call to get them to put their thoughts on paper as well as speaking on matters close to their hearts and many did.
Their views touched on issues like education, voluntarism, the sex trade and the impact of globalisation on Singapore's identity.
Yu Foo Yee Shoon, Minister of State, Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports, said: "The youths through this dialogue also understand that we are not alone, globalisation is an in thing and globalisation bring in opportunities, and also challenges, we should prepare our youths."
The session gave them a chance to interact with participants from other countries.
While many liked the open discussion, others had their doubts.
Sai Chavali, Participant, said: "This set up is really helpful for us because it brings out all kinds of creativity, because there is no set agenda, someone to say you have to do this, and do this, you set the agenda and you do it."
Wee Yeong Wei, Participant, said: "I am sure it would be considered, but I am not sure if they will seriously think about the issues we raised today."
But the organisers assure that these views will be presented to senior officials who are attending the IMF/World Bank meetings.
Peter L Stephens, Singapore Representative of the World Bank, said: "We will make sure at this meeting, as we've done in countless other meetings in other countries, that the outcome of this is brought to the attention of those who can make decisions. If they don't make decisions, it's at their peril because the young people who are here are the ones who vote, they are the ones who make decisions about employment and leading the IMF, the World Bank and Singapore in the years to come."
The World Bank says one aim of the youth dialogue is to canvas views and implement them. - CNA/ch
It is part of a series of similar discussions held all over the world that will help in the organisation's policy-making.
It was a call to get them to put their thoughts on paper as well as speaking on matters close to their hearts and many did.
Their views touched on issues like education, voluntarism, the sex trade and the impact of globalisation on Singapore's identity.
Yu Foo Yee Shoon, Minister of State, Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports, said: "The youths through this dialogue also understand that we are not alone, globalisation is an in thing and globalisation bring in opportunities, and also challenges, we should prepare our youths."
The session gave them a chance to interact with participants from other countries.
While many liked the open discussion, others had their doubts.
Sai Chavali, Participant, said: "This set up is really helpful for us because it brings out all kinds of creativity, because there is no set agenda, someone to say you have to do this, and do this, you set the agenda and you do it."
Wee Yeong Wei, Participant, said: "I am sure it would be considered, but I am not sure if they will seriously think about the issues we raised today."
But the organisers assure that these views will be presented to senior officials who are attending the IMF/World Bank meetings.
Peter L Stephens, Singapore Representative of the World Bank, said: "We will make sure at this meeting, as we've done in countless other meetings in other countries, that the outcome of this is brought to the attention of those who can make decisions. If they don't make decisions, it's at their peril because the young people who are here are the ones who vote, they are the ones who make decisions about employment and leading the IMF, the World Bank and Singapore in the years to come."
The World Bank says one aim of the youth dialogue is to canvas views and implement them. - CNA/ch
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