THE MEDIUM-TERM YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PLAN (MTYDP) 2005-2009

In line with its function to formulate a national framework for youth development, the NYC is in the midst of preparations to come up with the Medium Term Youth Development Plan for 2005-2009. The Plan will identify indicators for program implementation, veering away from the broad strokes approach.

Later this year, we will be conducting a series of consultations with the youth sub-sectors, as well as program partners for their inputs on a draft plan done together with youth sector experts and youth program implementers.

The MTYDP serves as a guide for government agencies to utilize in the proposal or implementation of youth-related programs.

POLICY STATEMENTS

Education
The quality of and access to education must be improved, and students should be empowered to participate actively inside and outside the school.

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Employment
The entrepreneurial spirit of the Filipino youth should be cultivated.
The rights of all young workers should be protected.

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Health & Substance Abuse
Adolescent and youth development should be supported with emphasis on adolescent reproductive health and a narcotics-free lifestyle for the youth.

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Special Needs
Equal opportunities and proper treatment should be accorded to the youth no matter what special circumstance they may be in.

Unity in diversity should be promoted.

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Environment
Youth volunteerism for the protection and preservation of the environment shall begin in the communities and schools.

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Participation

The youth should be empowered to be role models for each other.

They should strive to work towards a better Philippines starting from their own communities. The SK should be strengthened through proper reform measures and should fulfill their role as the focal point of the youth sector in the barangays.

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