East African Community Youth Policy 2013
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2013Author
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The overall objective of this Youth Policy is to guide the East African Community on the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programmes to address youth issues in the region while assuring sustainable social, economic and political development. The policy prescribes strategic priority areas and actions to guide the implementation and address youth challenges. It also articulates the need for harmonizing definitions of the youth, related legislation and programmes carried out across the region. In view of the fact that the youth constitute the largest segment of the population in all Partner States, makes them a critical section of society to forge forward the EAC integration agenda. This policy is based on guiding principles which underline the respect for cultural, religious and ethical values, equity and accessibility, gender inclusiveness, good governance and national unity, youth participation, youth empowerment, teamwork and partnerships. Furthermore, this policy is developed within the context of existing national, regional and international policy frameworks and charters including National Youth Development Policies, National development plans, the African Youth Charter and the World Programme of Action for Youth to the Year 2000 and beyond among others.
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Youth Engagement; Youth Rights; Youth Empowerment; Youth Crime; Youth Deviant Behaviour; Kenya
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Ministry of East African CommunityPublisher
East African CommunitySeries
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