National Youth Authority Act 2016, Act 939. Country/Territory Ghana Document type Legislation Date 2016 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject General Keyword Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Capacity building Education Financing Governance Policy/planning Social protection Sustainable development Youth Data collection/reporting Institution Offences/penalties Special fund Geographical area Africa, North Atlantic, Western Africa Abstract This is an Act to establish the National Youth Authority, to develop a dynamic and disciplined youth imbued with a spirit of nationalism, and a sense of public service and morality. The objectives of the established authority are to (a) develop the creative potential of the youth; (b) develop a dynamic and disciplined youth imbued with a spirit of nationalism, and a sense of propriety and civic responsibility; and (c) ensure the effective participation of the youth in the development of the country. To achieve the above objects, the Authority shall formulate policies and implement programmes for youth; develop the capacity of the youth to participate in decision making at all levels; establish and supervise youth leadership and skills training institutes; and in collaboration with the Ghana Youth Federation, organise annual youth conferences at the national, regional and district levels. The text further lays out provisions for governance of the Authority; administrative and financial provisions; and regional and district youth committees. Full text English