Purpose
The Youth Parliament is established to encourage young people to actively participate in social affairs and to promote a deeper understanding of Macao's political culture and policy issues among youth. Through a series of training courses and activities, participants will learn about current affairs, society, and political culture, and develop the ability to analyze social issues.
In addition to the courses and activities, participants will have the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of Macao's current affairs, election and association culture, and electoral knowledge through various forms (such as visits and exchange activities). The ultimate goal is to foster youth participation in social affairs and contribute to building society together.
This year's theme will focus on the daily life issues of clothing, food, housing, and transportation in Macao.
Issues such as housing and transportation are closely related to the daily lives of Macao's youth. This program will use the Youth Parliament courses to gain an in-depth understanding of various social problems in Macao and, through discussion and interaction with mentors, bring participants closer to current affairs.
Target Participants & Quota
- Target: Macao residents aged 18 to 29
- Exam & Interview Dates: April 12–13
- Quota: 35 to 40 participants
- Application Deadline: April 9
Course Schedule
Course Period: April 26 to July 26 (Every Saturday, 15:00–18:00)
- April 9: Application Deadline
- April 12–13: Written Exam & Interview
- April 26: Course 1 - Environmental Protection
- May 3: Course 2 - Public Speaking & Parliamentary Skills Training
- May 10: Course 3 - Transportation Issues
- May 17: Course 4 - Industrial Diversification
- May 24: Course 5 - Housing
- May 31: Course 6 - Youth Mobility & Employment
- June 7: Group Discussion Activity
- June 14: Visit 1
- June 21: Group Discussion Activity
- June 28: Visit 2
- July 5: Group Research Project Presentation 1
- July 12: Group Research Project Presentation 2
- July 19: Group Research Project Presentation 3
- July 26: Group Research Project Presentation 4
- Mid-August: Exchange Tour
- August 30: Graduation Ceremony
Certification & Rewards
- Participants who complete the training course, maintain an attendance rate of over 80%, and finish the policy research project will receive a "Youth Parliament" graduation certificate.
- The team with the highest group points can participate in the "Youth Parliament Overseas Exchange Tour"* (15–20 spots; points are calculated based on attendance and the policy research project).
Fees
- Local courses and activities are free of charge. (If there are overseas visits or exchange activities, participants may need to pay a portion of the cost.)
Contact & Registration
