SAIIA Policy Briefing 149, May 2016
Youth policy provides a strategic framework for countries to structure their youth development efforts. Drawing on the work of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), the policy brief examines the state and prospects of youth policy in Africa. It argues that while youth policies are becoming more common, there is a need for better design and more innovative implementation strategies. In particular, stronger partnerships with bodies outside government are crucial.
Author: Terence Corrigan
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Click here to read a related paper, 'What Ails The Young? Insights into Africa’s Youth from the African Peer Review Mechanism.'