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In Peru, technology brings young people into politics

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September 26, 2022

In Peru, technology brings young people into politics

Source: UNDP

In Peru, about 68 percent of young people have expressed an interest in politics, and about a third have volunteered, donated and advocated on behalf of initiatives during the COVID-19 pandemic.

As a result young people have mobilized to fight corruption and have become known as the “Bicentenary Generation” – those who tend to have a deep mistrust of institutions and actively advocate for a more democratic society.

Yet despite many advocating for change, youth participation in the political space remains low. Less than 8 percent of registered party members are under 30.

Click here to read the full article published by UNDP on 14 September 2022. 

Region
Publisher
UNDP
Publication year
2022
Focus areas
Partner
UNDP

In Peru, about 68 percent of young people have expressed an interest in politics, and about a third have volunteered, donated and advocated on behalf of initiatives during the COVID-19 pandemic.

As a result young people have mobilized to fight corruption and have become known as the “Bicentenary Generation” – those who tend to have a deep mistrust of institutions and actively advocate for a more democratic society.

Yet despite many advocating for change, youth participation in the political space remains low. Less than 8 percent of registered party members are under 30.

Click here to read the full article published by UNDP on 14 September 2022. 

Region
Publisher
UNDP
Publication year
2022
Focus areas
Partner
UNDP