Georgian National Youth Policy Document Country/Territory Georgia Document type Date 2014 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Decree No. 553 of 2014 of Georgian Government Subject Agricultural & rural development, General Keyword Rural youth Education Public health Human rights Social protection Less favoured areas Mountain area Geographical area Asia, Black Sea, Eastern Europe, EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA, Western Asia Abstract The Georgian National Youth Policy Document is a multi-sectoral document. It aims at encouraging establishment of relevant environment for a comprehensive youth development to fully realize their potential and be actively involved in all the spheres of the public life. In order to achieve this goal, the Youth Policy encompasses following priorities: (1) creating opportunities for the youth to be involved in social, economic, cultural and political life; (2) creating opportunities for appropriate and high quality education, worthy employment and professional growth for the youth; (3) Establishing a healthy lifestyle and improving access to and quality of the healthcare services provided in the youth friendly environment; and (4) Increasing awareness among young people on the civil rights and responsibilities, and creating a safe and secure environment for young people, protecting their rights and supporting the young people with special needs. Among others, the policy document provides that the Government of Georgia aims at increasing efforts to improve the social and economic living conditions of young people residing in the regions, mountainous areas and in the areas adjacent to the occupation lines. Full text Georgian/English Website msy.gov.ge