Youth Sector Strategic Plan 2013-2018.

The Youth Sector Strategic Plan translates into an action framework as defined by the Economic Development and Poverty Reduction Strategy (EDPRS II) theme of Productivity and Youth Employment, Vision 2020, the UN MDGs. The Youth Sector operates from a multifaceted and youth-driven environment. Accordingly, in determining its future thematic focus, various factors (impacting delivery of services) have been identified; especially, sector status, achievements, challenges, structure, and affiliations. Relevant with the Youth Sector, the situational analysis below presents an assessment of this environment. 2.1.1 The Vision 2020 places emphasis on youth and women socio-economic development; vocational and technical training in the fields of technology, engineering, and management; and encouragement of skills development and micro-credit schemes that will boost self-employment for young technicians. Special emphasis is on innovative, small-scale entrepreneurs to promote efficiency and a continuous upgrade of technical skills. To this end, appropriate programs will be launched through Ministry of Youth and Information and Communication Technology aimed at on-the-job training, in-service training, and distance learning.