Climate Change Adaptation Framework and Youth Entrepreneurship in West Africa

Foreword
Definition of Terms
Acknowledgement
Abstract
Contents
Acronyms
1: Enhancing the Capacity of Youth to Adapt to the Impact of Climate Change and Other Development Calamities in Africa
	Global Climate Change and Biodiversity Challenges
	Paris Climate Change Agreement and Future Adaptation Efforts
	Impact of Climate Change in Africa
	Impact of Climate Change in Sierra Leone, West Africa
	Innovations to Enhance Human and Institutional Capacity and Efficiency
		Information Technologies and Information System (IT/IS)
		Management and Implementation of the Youth Climate Change Adaption Framework
	Youth Development and Implementation of the Framework in Sierra Leone
	The Outcomes of the YEEP Pilot Project in Sierra Leone
	Purpose of the Book
	References
2: An Assessment of the Literature on Youth Climate Change Adaptation and Development Calamities and Their Application to Enhancing Sustainable Livelihoods Through Entrepreneurship in Africa
	Climate Change Scenarios and Effects on Youth
		Climate Change and Possible Manifestations
		Flooding and Sea Level Rise
		Natural Resources and the Environment
		Hurricane and Storms
			Youth Development and Employment
	Rationale for Investing in Young People
		Top-Down and Bottom-Up Approaches to Climate Change Adaptation
	Top-Down Approach to Climate Change Adaptation
	Bottom-Up Approaches to CCA
	Hybrid Approach: Combining Top-Down and Bottom-up Approaches
		Human Capital as a Vehicle for Climate Change Adaptation and Youth Employment
		The Concept of Quality of Education in the Context of Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience Building
		The Rights-Based Approach to Quality of Education
		Youth, TVET and Adult Education in Africa
	Vocational Knowledge
	Critical Capabilities Approach
	TVET for Community Development
	Skills for Sustainable Development
		Innovations to Assess and Enhance the Institutional Capacity of Youth Agencies
			IS/IT and E-Learning
	Business Process Reengineering
		Summary of Chapter
	References
3: Application of Climate Change Adaptation Framework in Sierra Leone and Its Relevance to Enhancing Public-Private Partnership Policies and Practice in TVET Development
	Introduction
	Section 1: The Youth Climate Change Adaptation Framework
		Step 1: Climate Change Stressors/Pressures and Possible Effects
		Step 2: Socioeconomic and Physical Effects of Climate Change on Youth
		Step 3: Human Capital Adaptation Process
		Step 4: Adjustment to Youth Development Policies, Processes and Strategies
			Youth Development Outcomes to the Comprehensive Conceptual Framework
	Section 2: Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Partner Institutions
		Reflection
	Section 3: The Public-Private Partnership and YEEP Pilot Model Conceptual Frameworks
		The Public-Private Partnership Framework
			Reflection
		YEEP Pilot Model Conceptual Framework
			Reflection
	Summary of the Chapter
	Appendices
		Appendix 1: Memorandum of Understanding
		Appendix 2: Summary of the PPP Framework
			Introduction
		Appendix 3: Summary of the YEEP Pilot Model Framework
			Introduction
	References
4: The Assessment Tools for Boosting Organisational Capacity and Efficiency to Implement Climate Change Adaptation Initiatives
	Introduction
	NAYCOM Cultural Web
		An Organisational Culture to Support a Sustainable, Positive and Dynamic NAYCOM Moving Forward
	NAYCOM Information Technology/Information System (IT/IS) Operations
		Analysis of Current IT/IS Application Portfolio
		Assessment of the Use of the Flow Process Chart and Critical Path
		Designing the New Sustainable Pathway
		The Benefit of Designing the New Sustainable Pathway
	Reflection on the Application of the Assessment Tool
	Section 2: Factors Utilised to Drive Successful Implementation of the Project
		Component 1
			Curriculum Modular Development
			Training of Supervisors and Mentors
			Employment and Employability
			Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic
		Component 2 (Table 4.2)
			Research on Career Guidance and Job Readiness Skills
			Curriculum and Modular Development
			Training of Counsellors and Instructors
			Training of Young People
		Component 3 (Table 4.3)
			GEP TOT and Reorientation
			GEP Training of Youth
		Reflection on YEEP
			Reflection on the Weaknesses of the YEEP
			Reflection on the Strengths of the YEEP
			Reflection on the Strengths of the Project
	Summary of the Chapter
	References
5: Curriculum Development as a Pathway for the Implementation of Climate Change Education and Achieving Sustainable Development in Africa
	Introduction
	Section 1: Methodologies and Processes Used for the CCESD Curriculum Development
		Collecting Data from Stakeholders
			Population Sampling for the Monitoring and Evaluation Process
			Desk Review
			Interviews
			Questionnaires
			Observations
			Case Studies
		Utilising Thematic Analysis Tools to Analyse FGDs and Interview Data
			Validation Workshops
		Reviewing the TVET Curricula and Training Manuals in Sierra Leone
			Climate Change Education for Sustainable Development Programme
				The Hotel and Tourism Management Course
				Current Training Methods and Equipment
				The Tourism Course
				Carpentry Training in TVET Institutions
				Current Training Methods and Equipment
				Sustainable Construction Course
				Aquaculture in Sierra Leone
				Fisheries Management in Sierra Leone
				Training Methods and Equipment
				Sustainable Aquaculture Course
				Agriculture in Sierra Leone
				Climate-Smart/Sustainable Agriculture Course
				Curricula Assessment Model
			Operationalisation of the YEEP TVET Assessment Framework
				Assessment Procedures
				Practical Supervision and Evaluation Procedure
			Reflection on the Curricula
	Section 2: Analysis of the Training of Trainers Scheme for Instructors and Counsellors
		TOT Methodologies
		TOT in CGJR
		Reflection on the Effectiveness of the Training Methods
			Component 1: Skills for Employment Programme
			Component 2: Career Guidance and Job Readiness Skills
			Component 3: Graduate Entrepreneurship Programme
	Summary of the Chapter
	References
6: Building the Resilience of Youth in Sustainable Livelihoods Through Entrepreneurship in West Africa
	Introduction
	Scaling Up the Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship Project in Sierra Leone, West Africa
		Institutional Capacity-Building Tools
			Application of the Cultural Web
			IT/IS System in Decision-Making at Strategic Levels
			Business Process Reengineering
			Investing in Technology to Enhance Climate Change Adaptation
	Implementation of the Conceptual Framework on Climate Change Adaptation for Youth in Africa
	Stakeholders’ Perspective on the YEEP: Reasons for Participating in the Project
		YEEP on Youth Employment and National Development
		Strategies for Upscaling YEEP
	Lessons Learned
		Component 1
		Component 2
		Component 3
	Best Practice of the YEEP
		The Youth Climate Change Adaptation Framework
		A Hybrid Approach for Climate Change Adaptation
		Active Involvement of PIs in YEEP Development and Recognition
		Increased Participation of Youth
		PIs Valued as a Contributor to the Achievement of National Development
	Recommendation to Enhance YEEP
		Recommendation to Enhance the Upscaling of YEEP in Other African Countries
		Recommendations to Enhance Overall TVET
	Conclusion
	References
Appendices
	Appendix I Questions to Be Used During Focus Group Discussions with Youth
	Appendix II Questions Used During Interviews with Policymakers and Senior Officials
	Appendix III Questions to Enable Consortium Officials to Prepare Case Study on Youth
	Appendix IV Questions Used During the Administering of Questionnaires with Heads of Institutions and Instructors of Partner Institutions
Index