Cabinet
28 APRIL 2009
Cabinet has on 21 April 2009, approved the National Youth Policy (NYP) 2009
to 2014, laying a foundation for the advancement of youth development in the
country by all different role players. The National Youth Commission led the
process of developing the NYP 2009 to 2014 which was broadly consulted with
different relevant stakeholders
The policy intends to identify gaps in youth development, strengthen the
existing interventions, introduce new ones and shed those that do not work. It
also specifies services rendered, extend coverage and increase impact. The
Policy will also identify imperatives and make recommendations on key youth
development interventions on the following areas: education, economic
participation, health, social cohesion, national youth service and youth
work.
The National Youth Development Agency and different role players in
government, non-governmental organisations and private sectors at national,
provincial and local levels will ensure the implementation of the National
Youth Policy in a cohesive, seamless and integrated manner whilst the
Presidency will coordinate and monitor.
The Minister in the Presidency, Dr Manto Tshabalala-Msimang, will on
Thursday, 30 April 2009, induct Board Members of the newly established National
Youth Development Agency, at a function to be held in Midrand, Gauteng.
Enquiries:
Ms Bernice Hlagala
Head of Youth Desk in the Presidency
Tel: 012 300 5540
Cell: 079 892 4828
Issued by: The Presidency
28 April 2009
