National Youth Programme Document for Sierra Leone 2014-2018 Overview
Explore the key components of the National Youth Programme Document for Sierra Leone 2014-2018, focusing on the situation of young people, objectives, methodology, policy framework, programme strategy, and implementation mechanisms. Learn about the challenges faced by youth, the goals of the programme, and the strategies laid out to empower and develop the youth population in Sierra Leone.
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THE NATIONAL YOUTH PROGRAMME DOCUMENT FOR SIERRA LEONE 2014 - 2018 PRESENTATION FOR THE ATTENTION OF HONOURABLE MPs ON THURSDAY 20TH MARCH, 2014 PREPARED ON BEHALF OF UNDP SIERRA LEONE BY JOSEPH BARNES (IMPACT READY, UK) AND DR. DENIS M SANDY (NATIONAL CONSULTANT)
PLAN OF PRESENTATION INTRODUCTION OBJECTIVE METHODOLOGY POLICY FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION MECHANISM
INTRODUCTION 1. Situation of young people = 34% of the estimated population, mostly illiterate, unemployed (60%under employed), drivers of change, etc
INTRODUCTION CONTINUES 2. Young people main challenges = under representation in positions of decisions making, low self esteem/confidence and lack of trust, difficulty to access education, difficulty to access basic needs, unhealthy behaviours, etc
2. OBJECTIVE Commissioned by the UNDP Sierra Leone, this document is intended to be the formal implementation tool of the youth development and empowerment agenda nationwide as articulated in the country s poverty reduction strategy paper of 2013 to 2018 (agenda for prosperity) and championed by MOYA and NAYCOM
3. METHODOLOGY 1. Nationwide FGDs 2. Consultations with relevant MDAs in particular MOYA, NAYCOM and NGOs 3. Consultations with relevant UN agencies 4. Interviews 5. Visits to youth centres
4. POLICY FRAMEWORK Agenda for prosperity 1. 2. National Youth policy 3. African Youth Charter 4. Other policy frameworks MLSS strategic plan 2009-2014,
5. STRATEGY ? A broad based consultative approach with key stakeholders was undertaken to decide on priority interventions that will address the critical constraints towards the envisaged youth development path. ? Hence, the goal of the 5 year NYP is to: i) 1,000,000 new youth jobs ii) 2M active young citizens iii) 300,000 more youth in education per year
STRATEGY CONTINUES Objective 1 Pro Youth Private Sector Development Initiatives = Agriculture and employment, Finance and Entrepreneurship, marketable skills and experience Objective 2 Resilient and effective youth serving institutions = Sector coordination and capacity development, Governance, gender and public justice, civic engagement and service Objective 3 Youth friendly public services = Access to education, health and social protection
7.IMPLEMENTATION MECHANISM 1. The programme will promote internationally agreed principles of national ownership and managing for development results. It will based on a PARTNERSHIP APPROACH, recognising the cross cutting nature of this sector and the fact that youth focused organisations cannot solve these problems alone.
IMPLEMENTATION MECHANISM CONTINUES 2. Emphasis will be on CROSS MINISTERIAL COORDNATION including MOYA, MoFED, MAFFS, MEST, MLSS,, NAYCOM, MSWGCA, NaCSA, UN agencies 3. National Youth Policy Steering Committee - Developing new capacity by strengthening existing systems and processes including Youth and District councils 4. Youth Mainstreaming Technical Team 5. Youth Led Social Action Research Network .Engagement with the private sector and emphasis on quick wins that will provide immediate impact and value to young people.
IMPLEMENTATION MECHANISM CONTINUES 6. Strong emphasis will also be laid on MONITORING AND EVALUATION so that progress in youth interventions will be measured accurately over time.
8. CONCLUSION Result based matrix and cost implications (minimum, better and Ideal results) Objective 1 = Pro youth private sector development programme = US $ 50M b) Objective 2 = Resilient and effective youth serving institutions = US $ 10M c) Objective 3 = Youth friendly public services = US $ 27M 1. a)
9. END THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION AND MAY GOD CONTINUE TO GIVE US THE DETERMINATION AND SUPPORT TO MOVE THE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AGENDA FORWARD. WE HAVE HIS BLESSINGS ALREADY.
