https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9 en-us 2023-09-20 07:55:56 UTC 2023-09-20 14:56:47 UTC hello@padlet.com excelyouth https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712940545 The sessions-partners practised a lot and the sessions were insightful and thought provoking]]> 2023-09-20 14:35:49 UTC https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712940545 excelyouth https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712941728 While it was touching to see the positive feedback from the mentimeter, I also was touched when seeing the negative feedback on WhatsApp. That sounds strange, but it felt good that they trusted us enough to share feedback that was not so positive too.  -Brian

]]> 2023-09-20 14:36:31 UTC https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712941728 https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712941928 Create more spaces for our partners to share their work. 
Dissemination of our Knowledge products beyond the Data Summits and learning Events]]> 2023-09-20 14:36:38 UTC https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712941928 excelyouth https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712942061 I had already mentioned this, but saying again for emphasis! Adult allies (not just for ICONs) who could model out to other stakeholders in the room on what allyship with youth looks like]]> 2023-09-20 14:36:42 UTC https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712942061 https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712943327 Safe and trustful space to discuss ]]> 2023-09-20 14:37:25 UTC https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712943327 excelyouth https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712943407 Communication with the virtual attendees on Sept 14 live sessions, especially when there were delays in starting times.]]> 2023-09-20 14:37:28 UTC https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712943407 https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712943971 Create time for partners to tour the city and have less sessions so that we have sufficient time to engage on the presentations]]> 2023-09-20 14:37:40 UTC https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712943971 excelyouth https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712944265 USAID were able to see what happens when we live out the values of "equal, open and transparent partnerships"]]> 2023-09-20 14:37:45 UTC https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712944265 excelyouth https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712944382 I loved how we had the partners front and center in everything we did]]> 2023-09-20 14:37:49 UTC https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712944382 https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712944391 Creating a safe space for everyone in the room]]> 2023-09-20 14:37:49 UTC https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712944391 https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712944617 How the environment was set: inclusive, youth-friendly, acknowledge of power dynamics, horizontality (is this a word?), PYD principles (especially fun, embracing failure, diversity, etc.).]]> 2023-09-20 14:37:57 UTC https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712944617 https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712945293 We created a platform for the partners to share their work]]> 2023-09-20 14:38:21 UTC https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712945293 excelyouth https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712945308 A less packed agenda to facilitate more time for building connections]]> 2023-09-20 14:38:22 UTC https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712945308 excelyouth https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712945536 Create a platform where partners can communicate with each other (without having to go through IREX team) and build on what has been learned during the summit.]]> 2023-09-20 14:38:29 UTC https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712945536 https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712945754 USAID representatives from LAC ]]> 2023-09-20 14:38:37 UTC https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712945754 https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712946420 A short space to get to know the countries of the participants
A short space to learn about Ghana Culture]]> 2023-09-20 14:38:58 UTC https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712946420 excelyouth https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712946884 Do an AAR with our partners where possible...perhaps in a consortium meeting or part of a social hour?]]> 2023-09-20 14:39:14 UTC https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712946884 https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712947139 Review if instructions are clear enough. It all changes in person and with people with different profiles! ]]> 2023-09-20 14:39:22 UTC https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712947139 https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712947611 Everyone had a chance to participate and share their point of view.]]> 2023-09-20 14:39:37 UTC https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712947611 https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712947690 2023-09-20 14:39:40 UTC https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712947690 https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712948924 2023-09-20 14:40:09 UTC https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712948924 excelyouth https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712949062 Build in some time for breaks and rehearsals. This could help maintain the energy level and engagement in the room. ]]> 2023-09-20 14:40:13 UTC https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712949062 excelyouth https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712949185 I heard this quite a bit, especially from USAID folks. We shared excellent examples of what results had been achieved through our tools and approaches (e.g. IR Toolkit, IRGPA, ICONs etc.), but it was not easy for them to fully relate with them in the absence of a deep-dive or walk through what each of these tools/approaches actually looks like.]]> 2023-09-20 14:40:17 UTC https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712949185 https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712949346 A structured space for networking. ]]> 2023-09-20 14:40:23 UTC https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712949346 https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712949676 Debrief, debrief, debrief! There is a lot of information and feelings we need to capture.]]> 2023-09-20 14:40:34 UTC https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712949676 https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712950265 Should have been in the room and invited from multiple countries ]]> 2023-09-20 14:40:53 UTC https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712950265 https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712950320 -Consider the time/agenda for people who traveled many many hours
-Create Specific Logistical Commisions to all have a role during the event]]> 2023-09-20 14:40:55 UTC https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712950320 excelyouth https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712950556 Balance "heavy" and "light" sessions to decrease mental fatigue]]> 2023-09-20 14:41:03 UTC https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712950556 https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712951772 Having a space to share with youth from many different cultures, countries and regions! it was an amazing experience! ]]> 2023-09-20 14:41:39 UTC https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712951772 https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712952539 -Create storytellings
- audiovisual materials ]]> 2023-09-20 14:42:04 UTC https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712952539 https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712953133 Space in agenda for cultural exchange and for visiting Accra. ]]> 2023-09-20 14:42:24 UTC https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712953133 excelyouth https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712954030 More USAID - youth side interactions. Next time, maybe we can consider more structure/incentives to encourage this - i.e. like a "passport" of organizations to meet]]> 2023-09-20 14:42:55 UTC https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712954030 https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712954352 YE team sharing of the summit social posts/ core msgs or products atleast 2-1 each day and specific posts before the summit ]]> 2023-09-20 14:43:05 UTC https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712954352 https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712954577 Maybe a form so they can share their feedback.]]> 2023-09-20 14:43:14 UTC https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712954577 https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712955830 I know this is related with available funds, but - some time (half day or a day) before and after of the Summit for people to recover from the trip in order to be prepared for all the activities. ]]> 2023-09-20 14:43:57 UTC https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712955830 https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712956828 More time for recovering our energy (like the activity lead by Elizabeth from MIRIAM).]]> 2023-09-20 14:44:32 UTC https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712956828 excelyouth https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712960006 Follow up from each session and close the feedback loop - i.e. if we heard lots of demand or suggestions for XYZ, what will YE do and what can partners do to use the feedback and make improvement]]> 2023-09-20 14:46:14 UTC https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712960006 https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712969198 Live interpretation, the interpreters were translating everything literally, so the context was missing, also we need to talk slowly. ]]> 2023-09-20 14:50:43 UTC https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712969198 https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712973730 It support - because the menti was slow, some inputs were not captured.

I loved how the team was able to adapt and guide the It to support each session better. ]]> 2023-09-20 14:52:57 UTC https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712973730 https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712975253 USAID openness ]]> 2023-09-20 14:53:50 UTC https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712975253 excelyouth https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712980687 If technology had been more cooperative, an online platform for people to share comments & questions would have been great since there was not enough airtime for everyone]]> 2023-09-20 14:56:44 UTC https://padlet.com/excelyouth/124il5bs68d2w0i9/wish/2712980687