Contents
Acknowledgements...........................................................................................iii
Preface ..............................................................................................................iv
Introductory Statement ....................................................................................vi
1.
Executive Summary ............................................................................... 1
2.Introduction ................................................................................................... 4
2.1Background .................................................................................................. 4
2.2Major Continental and International Developments .................................. 5
2.3The National Youth Policy Review Process .................................................. 5
2.4Definition of Youth ....................................................................................... 5
2.5Guiding Principles of the National Youth Policy .......................................... 6
2.6Rights and Responsibilities of Young People ............................................... 7
3.
Policy Goals and Objectives .................................................................. 9
4.
Priority Target Groups......................................................................... 12
4.1Young Women............................................................................................ 12
4.2Youth with Disabilities ............................................................................... 12
4.3Pupils and Students.................................................................................... 12
4.4Unemployed Youth .................................................................................... 13
4.5Out-of-School Youth .................................................................................. 13
4.6Youth Living With HIV ................................................................................ 13
4.7Youth in the Diaspora ................................................................................ 13
5.
Strategic Priority Areas ....................................................................... 15
5.1Education and Skills Development............................................................. 15
5.2Youth Empowerment and Participation .................................................... 16
5.3Youth Employment and Sustainable Livelihoods ....................................... 17
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