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Bringing the theory of change to life offers possibilities for the youth development field and development overall. Specifically I'm excited about how implementation research outcomes can strengthen youth-led implementation and to learn how networks can strengthen development systems, engage decision-makers and improve outcomes.

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I am excited to start working with partners on the design of the program during the inception phase and to put our expertise in digital leadership and learning into practice. I am especially excited to work with partners and young people on the design/adaptation.localization of  tech tools in IR and the Youth Excel digital platform.

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Putting the concept into practice! Being part of such an incredible consortium focused on true youth leadership and knowledge and balancing intergenerational power dynamics. And bringing together a powerhouse of our methodologies to do so! Excited to hear that USAID has already demonstrated a particular interest in Youth, Peace, and Security for this program!!

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Bringing this to life!! Excited

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Excited to (1) Put theory into practice (2) strengthening local youth networks in knowledge creation, (3) advocating to institutionalize youth-led adult supported processes that lead to tangible nuggets of impact.

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I'm most excited about the richness of approaches, actors and contexts that this programme aims to cover. For us, this is the largest consortium project we have ever been part of. Additionally, I'm really looking forward to us trying to continuously reimagine and shift the power between donors and implementers, and between youth-led and youth-servicing partners as we have committed to doing very prominently in the proposal!

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For me this is a major learning opportunity. It will be great to put the concepts into action and contribute to learning in the project, but mostly it will be enriching to engage with so many experts in the field!

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For me this is a major learning opportunity. It will be great to put the concepts into action and contribute to learning in the project, but mostly it will be enriching to engage with so many experts in the field!

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I am very excited to join this project and learn from all of you. Also, I am looking forward to working on a project that will empower young people!

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Learning from you all on how to flip the script!

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(not specific to startup, just have been thinking about it!) We have been talking more about virtual exchange, especially as lockdown and travel restrictions persist. Great potential for learning and mentorship and dialogue, but also for shifting perspectives and understanding - could this be one of our tools for shifting intergenerational power dynamics??

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Excited to get to know everyone more and get this started.

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To ensure that this inception/startup phase also "walks the talk" and promotes inclusive collaboration - lets start from the beginning!

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I think what Saji said is quite important - guide USAID and ourselves.

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As we start-up, make sure we don't go to typical biz as usual w/ USAID. It is our collective responsibility to bring USAID on board to our way of doing this new work. They are a partner not just donor

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I am excited to be part of the whole cocreation and codesigning of the project to bring about youth centric engagement. Not forgetting the chance to work with the powerhouse!!!