Community Development Advocacy Foundation - CODAF

CODAF’s School of Governance
The School of Governance (SoG), established in 2015, is an annual initiative designed to expand inclusive participation in decision-making processes. The project focuses on equipping individuals and communities with the knowledge, tools, and capacity required to contribute meaningfully to governance. It promotes participatory models by integrating human rights frameworks and social approaches such as rights-based, bottom-up, and community-driven methodologies. A key emphasis is placed on leveraging technological tools to amplify community narratives and support knowledge-building.

Since its inception, the School of Governance has made significant progress. Notably, in 2024, in collaboration with the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, the initiative developed the first waste management course curriculum, which led to the establishment of the Zero Waste Campus Campaign. Additionally, the program has successfully trained over 2,000 students in renewable energy governance, development governance, and Zero Waste Governance.

The project directly impacts a diverse group of stakeholders, including community youth, students, leaders, women, and men. Looking ahead, the School of Governance aims to expand its reach to more communities, scale up its renewable energy governance curriculum, and deepen participatory governance practices among Indigenous and local populations.

The success of the School of Governance is a testament to the dedication of its co-project team. Their sustained efforts since 2015 have empowered thousands of individuals and strengthened inclusive governance practices, laying a solid foundation for continued growth and long-term societal impact.