d. Establish and continuously update statistical database and information system on youth development at both national sub-national levels; e. Meaningfully involve all youths and in particular youths with disabilities, young women and young people in rural areas in the planning, generation and dissemination of data; f. Promote a culture of reading and seeking information among youth; g. Promote the exchange of ideas and information on regional and international youth issues. 5.12 Youth Coordination and Mainstreaming The National Youth Policy recognizes the demographic significance of youth and the need to integrate the youth voice at all levels. Youth mainstreaming entails youth concerns and experiences are an integral dimension of the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies and programmes in all political, economic and societal spheres so that youth benefit equally. 5.12.1 Strategies for Youth Coordination and Mainstreaming a. Make provision for the appointment of youth representatives or focal persons in all government departments to ensure that youth issues are mainstreamed in all facets of development; b. Strengthen Youth Development coordination structures at all levels; c. Build youth analysis/planning expertise in the different sectors in government, to influence sector plans. 27

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