A youth policy will be framed for the province of Sindh.
This was announced by Sindh Minister for Youth Affairs, Syed Faisal Ali Subzwari here on Saturday.
He told media persons that this policy would be the `voice of the youth’. The Minister was of the view that for framing this policy all the stakeholders would be taken on board. In this regard, the first consultative session would be convened in Hyderabad.
Subzwari said that all the youth organisations would be involved in the process and that the suggestions from other government departments would also be sought.
He opined that the Sindh youth policy will not be `generic’. Rather it will focus on a practical approach and that concerted efforts would be made towards the youth development in the province. The Minister was optimistic that the policy document will not only reflect the real need assessment of youth but will also put forth an effective implementation plan with monitoring and evaluation to realise the objectives for youth development in letter and spirit in the province.
He announced the launch of an exclusive website for the Sindh youth policy which will offer the youth and all other concerned stakeholders a forum to directly participate in the consultative process by submitting their opinion and comments. The website can be accessed at www.sindhyouthpolicy.pk
Subzwari informed that the mandate of Sindh youth policy 2012 is to create an enabling policy environment for economic,
political and social empowerment
of the youth.
The policy will present short, medium and long-term action plans to address the needs and situation of the youth. The Deputy Representative of UNFPA, Yu Yu said UNFPA will offer technical and financial support for Sindh youth policy. Sindh Secretary for Department of Youth Affairs, Shoaib Ahmad Siddiqui, also expressed his views on the occasion.
