Georgetown: Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport (MCY&S), Dr. Frank Anthony has stated that preparation of the National Youth Policy (NYP) is expected to be finalised within three months.
Minister Anthony noted that there have been increased discussions about implementing a NYP.As such,much work has been has been done on its preparation
Dr Anthony revealed that a youth group/steering committee has been working with representatives from different youth organisations in order to give feedback pertaining to what they are designing in the policy document.
Minister Anthony added that earlier this year, the ministry had acquired a consultant whose services were funded by the Commonwealth Youth Programme, but unfortunately the document did not meet the ministry’s expectations.
He went on to say that the MCY&S is recruiting another consultant to complete the National Youth Policy.
He noted that for this venture of recruiting a new consultant, the ministry will work along with the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) because they have the terms of reference, so they will hire the consultant for the ministry.
Apart from the assistance of UNICEF, the ministry has also acquired the assistance of Cuso International, and has since seen the benefits of a number of volunteers who have been working along with the ministry to ensure the completion of preparation for the National Youth Policy.
Minister Anthony added that they are hoping that within the next three months the final document will be ready so as to finalise a date for the implementation of the long- awaited document.
In closing, Dr. Anthony noted that “We are hoping that within the next three months the final document will be ready.”
Youths these days want to re-define the role they play in the world through Information and Communication Technology (ICT), science and research, and sport.
A National Youth Policy, which could be revised every two years, could provide youths with the opportunity to grow and advance in this regard.
Also other problems such as juvenile delinquency and the arrival of a new force of youth criminals could be effectively tackled through sensible planning at the community level.
Issues related to domestic abuse, rape, incest and teenage pregnancy are also matters which should be adequately dealt with in this document.
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