“NCPC National Youth Policy” may be seen as encompassing all policy domains affecting young people, e.g. social protection, health, housing, employment/entrepreneurship, formal education, and so on, as well as transversal issues such as social inclusion, youth participation, gender equality etc.
While public authorities are critical youth policy makers, there are many other actors that may be involved in informing, developing and implementing youth policy: youth councils, youth NGOs, interest groups, youth groups, youth workers, youth researchers, young people, schools, teachers, employers, medical staff, social workers, faith groups, the media, and more.
Successful engagement of young people in the labour market and society is crucial not only for their own personal economic prospects and well-being, but also for overall economic growth and social cohesion. Through adequate skills, employment, social and broader policy settings, young people have the opportunity to fulfill their potential and maintain confidence in their future prospects.
