Ministry of Planning Development & Special Initiatives YPDC Youth ki Uraan 5Es URAAN

About the Fellowship

The YPDC Fellowship Program 2025 is an initiative under Youth Ki Uraan that aims to give week-long trainings and skill-building workshops to 130+ Cabinet Members from YPDC Chapters across Pakistan.

Team working together

07 Days

Tentatively: 7 August - 14 August 2025

131 Leaders

One nominated cabinet member from each chapter

Islamabad

Based at Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives

Core Components

The fellowship is built on three foundational pillars that create a comprehensive leadership development experience

Skill Development

Equip fellows with practical skills in leadership, critical thinking, and public policy through hands-on workshops and training sessions.

  • Leadership development
  • Critical thinking exercises
  • Public policy frameworks
  • Communication skills

Familiarization with Public Institutions

Familiarize fellows with public institutions & officials through visits and interactions with key government departments and ministries.

  • Ministry visits
  • Officials interactions
  • Policy process exposure
  • Governance insights

Youth Network Linkages

Create linkages between YPDC chapters and external networks including Overseas Pakistanis and development partners.

  • Chapter networking
  • Overseas connections
  • Partnership building
  • Alumni network

Fellow Testimonials

Hear directly from our participants across Pakistan's provinces about their fellowship experience

Foundational Skill-Building Workshops

Comprehensive training modules designed to equip fellows with essential skills for leadership and policy-making

Public Policy Development

Purpose: To provide understanding of public policy formulation, implementation, & monitoring/evaluation.

Frameworks and strategies for evidence-based policymaking.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Purpose: To enhance fellows' digital literacy, data management, and AI-usage skills in public policy.

Understanding AI tools and ethical use in civic and governance contexts.

Effective Communication

Purpose: To improve leadership potential, clearer articulation of arguments, and boost critical thinking.

Public speaking, digital engagement, and persuasive writing workshops.

Governance & Leadership

Purpose: To foster civic engagement, train future policy makers, and inform them on governance issues.

Systems of government, democratic participation, and local leadership.

Project & Team Management

Purpose: To improve management skills for future employment, research projects, & YPDC activities.

Planning, execution, budgeting, & evaluation techniques.

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