National Youth Authority Act 2016, Act 939. Pays/Territoire Ghana Type du document Législation Date 2016 Source FAO, FAOLEX Sujet Général Mot clé Procédures judiciaires/procédures administratives Renforcement des capacités Éducation Financement Gouvernance Politique/planification Protection sociale Développement durable Jeunesse Collecte de données/déclarations Institution Infractions/sanctions Fonds spécial Aire géographique Afrique, Atlantique Nord, Afrique de l'Ouest Résumé 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. Texte intégral Anglais