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Public Hearing on the National Youth Development Agency Bill 17 November 2008 Parliament, Cape Town. Northern Cape Youth Commission. Outline of Presentation. Guiding Principles/Over-arching Issues Comments and Recommendations on the NYDA Bill Conclusion. Guiding Principles.
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Public Hearing on the National Youth Development Agency Bill17 November 2008Parliament, Cape Town Northern Cape Youth Commission
Outline of Presentation • Guiding Principles/Over-arching Issues • Comments and Recommendations on the NYDA Bill • Conclusion
Guiding Principles • Seamless, Integrated National Structure, Unitary structure. • Must contain clear provisions for enforcement of comprehensive, integrated youth development implementation across all spheres of government. • Clearly defined roles for different levels of the proposed NYDA, with a presence at all levels of Government including district-level government. • Horizontal and vertical mainstreaming of youth development across all spheres of government, private sector and civil society, with the NYDA being the apex. • NYDA to have targeted approach to programme/project implementation, e.g. Youth Fund, National Youth Service and Youth sector training and development.
Conclusion • It is important to acknowledge that the NYDA will not be replacing the role of government, the private and civil society sectors with regard to youth development, therefore expectations must be realistic and crystallised through the enabling legislation. • Long and drawn out process, 3 years, need urgent conclusion to manage transition and ensure uninterrupted focus and services. • NC Experience - YDA model has broad support within youth sector, expectations high.
Northern Cape Youth Commission THANK YOU!