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In the past, there has been a lack of co-ordination between Government departments and voluntary agencies in the provision of youth services. That has given rise to duplication, omissions, piecemeal efforts, narrowness in scope and uneven distribution,
as well as lack of co-ordination in the provision of services and that has adversely affected the results. Such an approach or philosophy in youth programmes, not only stands in the way of better development but lags behind current needs
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The question that we should ask ourselves today. is, 'Should
and responsibeli Government not clearly indicate its commitment to youth development and fulfil it through specific action, and should not the community
and combichensive reater/discussion to how best to develop our youth ?'
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The report on youth policy is the result of 18 months work by the Central Committee on Youth. The report affirms the need for specific expectations and requirements in youth development, and concludes that the Government is obliged to make clear commitment towards the future development of youth and to achieve
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In considering the needs of young people and the community's expectation of them, I think the emphasis should be placed
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on the integration of youth needs and social development. There are several focal points in the report concerning youth development, such as, maintaining mental health of young people in an urban environment, promoting social and political awareness and participation, providing opportunities for international exposure, to widen their breadth of mind and to establish international perspective. To provide more educational opportunities to meet