Measures to effectively implement youth strategy
A seminar was held in Hanoi on November 28 to discuss the implementation of the Vietnam Youth Strategy for the 2011–2020 period.
The event, jointly organised by the Ministry of Home Affairs and the United Nations Development Programme in Vietnam (UNDP), drew 150 delegates from ministries and departments nationwide.
Addressing the event, Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Nguyen Tien Dinh called on international and non-governmental organisations to assist in the effective implementation of Vietnam’s strategy. He asked ministries and departments to annually review and report the results of implementation to relevant authorities.
Pratibha Mehta, UN Resident Coordinator in Vietnam, noted that the country is in a period of golden population with the highest rate of youngsters in the nation’s history. She urged Vietnam to take immediate action to provide a better future for the Vietnamese youth.
Recommendations were also put forward at the event, offering youngsters an opportunity to have their voice heard.
Up to 40 percent of the population is between the ages of 10 and 30. They play a significant role in socio-economic development. However, one third of this group have difficulty accessing information, education and health services.