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EDUCATION FOR ADOLESENTS AND YOUTH IN GEORGIA

EDUCATION FOR ADOLESENTS AND YOUTH IN GEORGIA. PARTNERS MEETING Geneva 19-20 October 2011 Presenter: M aia Kuparadze , Education Programme Officer. FINDINGS/HIGHLIGHTS. Youth participation UNICEF uses the term ADOLESCENTS to define people aged 10-19

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EDUCATION FOR ADOLESENTS AND YOUTH IN GEORGIA

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  1. EDUCATION FOR ADOLESENTS AND YOUTH IN GEORGIA PARTNERS MEETING Geneva 19-20 October 2011 Presenter: Maia Kuparadze, Education ProgrammeOfficer

  2. FINDINGS/HIGHLIGHTS Youth participation • UNICEF uses the term ADOLESCENTS to define people aged 10-19 • UN General Assembly defines YOUTH as people aged 15 – 24

  3. FINDINGS/HIGHLIGHTS • Youth appreciate education though face a wide range of barriers • Youth show a sophisticated understanding of the value of education and the possible consequences of poor quality education

  4. FINDINGS/HIGHLIGHTS • Despite strong youth demand for high quality education, youth reports of absenteeism are worryingly high, and dropouts are occurring

  5. FINDINGS/HIGHLIGHTS • Education content should be more relevant to job prospects for youth • Need quality physical and social learning environment • Need improved learning content & quality teaching

  6. ADVOCCY MESSAGES • Graduates of public education system demonstrate improved performance and learning achievements • Youth take action and get involved with efforts to improve their education quality

  7. FOLLOW UP ACTIVITIES 1. Improved Learning Environment 2. Improved Learning Content 3. Increased Youth Participation

  8. THANK YOU!

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