Conclusions

THE Goals, targets and indicators associated with the 2030 Agenda offer increased opportunities to advance youth development objectives in the context of social, economic and environmental sustainable development efforts. When coupled with strong policy frameworks for advancing youth development—incorporating both targeted youth policies and the mainstreaming of youth issues—the new development landscape offers innumerable opportunities for young people to thrive. For youth-related development objectives to be realized, however, much more is needed in terms of financial support, data collection and analysis, agreed standards of measurement, and targeted interventions. In the areas of education and employment, persistent deficiencies and disparities in data availability and development indicators are impeding progress on the achievement of the objectives set out in the 2030 Agenda and complementary frameworks.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Quality Education

Reduced Inequalities

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions