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Critical Perspectives on Capacity-Building for International Leadership
1Youth & Engagement Programs Division, The Aspen Institute, Multi-Institutional Study of Leadership.
New Directions for Student Leadership
|November 2, 2018
Summary
Young people require adaptive models to navigate complex global challenges. This chapter explores critical perspectives for building youth capacity in international leadership.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Education
- International Relations
Background:
- Youth demonstrate resilience but need effective frameworks to address global complexities.
- Current models may not adequately support young people in developing international leadership skills.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce critical perspectives as a foundational framework for youth capacity-building.
- To enhance understanding of how to foster international leadership potential in young individuals.
Main Methods:
- This chapter presents a conceptual framework based on critical perspectives.
- It synthesizes existing literature on youth development and global leadership.
Main Results:
- Critical perspectives offer a robust approach to understanding and developing youth leadership capacity.
- This framework emphasizes adaptive learning and navigating complex global issues.
Conclusions:
- Adopting critical perspectives is essential for effective youth capacity-building in international leadership.
- Developing adaptive models is key to empowering the next generation of global leaders.
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