Statistical annex

Since the adoption of the World Programme of Action for Youth in 1995, Governments, the international community, civil society and other actors have increasingly recognized the importance of investing in youth, and many have joined with youth-led organisations to address key constraints to youth development. While the World Programme of Action for Youth has been instrumental in guiding the formulation and implementation of national youth policies, assessing the impact of interventions and investments made in youth development remains difficult because youth-related age-disaggregated data are not always available. Where these data do exist, they are often part of a larger compilation on other population groups and youth-specific issues and trends remain hidden or are glossed over.

Sustainable Development Goals:

No Poverty

Reduced Inequalities