Overview

The General Assembly, In paragraph 8(a) of the World Programme of Action for Youth, adopted by Its resolution 50/81 of 14 December 1995, emphasized that “every State should provide Its young people with opportunities for obtaining education, for acquiring skills and for participating fully In all aspects of society.” Twelve years later, youth development In all world regions continues to be constrained by persistent obstacles at the community, national and International levels. For the purposes of this report, youth development entails actions and Investments that enable youth to complete consistently and effectively the transition Into adulthood and to take advantage of opportunities to develop and use their human capital In the process. Youth development requires that Governments and other stakeholders design and Implement policies and programmes to protect young people from the negative social and environmental Influences that can derail the transition Into healthy adulthood.

Sustainable Development Goals:

No Poverty

Reduced Inequalities