Published: Feb. 5, 2019 By
People sitting around a table at the UN, discussing.

Earlier in 2018 when I presented at a Youth Forum at the UN, I felt inspired to be sitting in the same seats as decision makers. But in June 2018 at theÌý, the feeling was different – that I couldÌýinfluenceÌýdecision makers.ÌýInfluencingÌýdecisions and policy means translating the stories and evidence of challenges and solutions that are experienced on the ground into a language that changes policies, project cycles, and budgets. And once translated, it requires advocating for the right people to make those changes.

Pugel, K. (2018). "". MCEDC.

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