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The endorsement was made at a special meeting of the Commonwealth Youth Ministerial Task Force, held on 28 July at the Commonwealth Secretariat’s headquarters in London and online. The framework aligns the Commonwealth Youth Programme with the commonwealth secretariat strategic plan 2025-2030 and positions young people as partners and leaders in building democratic, economic and environmental resilience. It has a particular focus on creating opportunities for youth leadership, skills, entrepreneurship and digital inclusion, supported by measurable results.
positions young people as partners and leaders in building democratic, economic and environmental resilience. It has a particular focus on creating opportunities for youth leadership, skills, entrepreneurship and digital inclusion, supported by measurable results.
The meeting was co-chaired by Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, chairman of the prime minister’s youth programme, Pakistan, and Moefaauouo Julius Ah Kui Tafunai, minister for Samoa’s ministry of family and social affairs.
In her welcome remarks, the Commonwealth Secretary-General, Shirley Botchwey, welcomed the endorsement and thanked ministers for their continued commitment to delivering tangible opportunities for young people.
“The strong level of support for the framework reflects our shared commitment to strengthening Commonwealth co-operation on youth development. Equally valuable are the recommendations received on implementation, financing, technical assistance and support for Small States and Small Island Developing States. These contributions have enriched the framework and will help ensure that the Commonwealth Youth Programme remains practical and responsive to the needs of our young people,” Secretary-General Botchwey said.
A welcome blueprint
Ministers welcomed the framework’s emphasis on youth mainstreaming across the pillars of the Secretariat’s Strategic Plan, while reaffirming the distinct role of the Commonwealth Youth Programme for youth development. They also endorsed a focused portfolio of high-impact initiatives designed to strengthen inclusive youth participation, youth entrepreneurship, access to finance, digital capabilities and skills development.
The endorsement was made at a special meeting of the Commonwealth Youth Ministerial Task Force, held on 28 July at the Commonwealth Secretariat’s headquarters in London and online. The framework aligns the Commonwealth Youth Programme with the commonwealth secretariat strategic plan 2025-2030 and positions young people as partners and leaders in building democratic, economic and environmental resilience. It has a particular focus on creating opportunities for youth leadership, skills, entrepreneurship and digital inclusion, supported by measurable results.
positions young people as partners and leaders in building democratic, economic and environmental resilience. It has a particular focus on creating opportunities for youth leadership, skills, entrepreneurship and digital inclusion, supported by measurable results.
The meeting was co-chaired by Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, chairman of the prime minister’s youth programme, Pakistan, and Moefaauouo Julius Ah Kui Tafunai, minister for Samoa’s ministry of family and social affairs.
In her welcome remarks, the Commonwealth Secretary-General, Shirley Botchwey, welcomed the endorsement and thanked ministers for their continued commitment to delivering tangible opportunities for young people.
“The strong level of support for the framework reflects our shared commitment to strengthening Commonwealth co-operation on youth development. Equally valuable are the recommendations received on implementation, financing, technical assistance and support for Small States and Small Island Developing States. These contributions have enriched the framework and will help ensure that the Commonwealth Youth Programme remains practical and responsive to the needs of our young people,” Secretary-General Botchwey said.
A welcome blueprint
Ministers welcomed the framework’s emphasis on youth mainstreaming across the pillars of the Secretariat’s Strategic Plan, while reaffirming the distinct role of the Commonwealth Youth Programme for youth development. They also endorsed a focused portfolio of high-impact initiatives designed to strengthen inclusive youth participation, youth entrepreneurship, access to finance, digital capabilities and skills development.
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