THE YOUTH SHOULD NOT BE USED AS A RUBBER STAMP; POLICY FORMULATION CONSULTATION SHOULD RESPECT THE OPINION OF THE YOUTH.
The National Youth Policy in Zambia is a guide of youth development in Zambia. Its purposes include: to guide, inspire and validate the development of youth programmes of action; to provide the government and stakeholders with a legal framework for supporting and mainstreaming youth development programmes and activities; to empower youth to participate in national agendas and take advantage of opportunities available in the country; to provide comprehensive and effective strategies for policy implementation; to build and reinforce Zambian youth leaders; to include all the emerging issues and respond to the current needs of the youth today. The first National Youth Policy was developed in 1994 and a review was done which saw the birth of the 2006 National Youth Policy. Following various dynamic socioeconomic issues facing the youth in the country, the youth policy is undergoing review to facilitate the development of a new National Youth Policy for Zambia. Various recommendat...