The main objective is to contribute young generation professional development, implementation and scale up of evidence-based and cost-effective intervention in young professional and social sector. The specific objectives are:
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To gain a greater understanding of professional development issues and explore possible solutions through quality research and development keeping the focus on youths
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To promote quality research and research communications towards development of evidence-based policy and practice in the field of youth
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To review and analyze the policies and programmes effectiveness at local, and national level and understand their implications in professional services and social development
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To ensure functional linkage and collaboration among policy makers, Programme managers, researchers, social scientists, and institutions with similar objectives with a view to the institutionalization of Programme-based operational research in youth programmes
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To enhance access to information on young generation and social development sector to policy makers and practitioners
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To involve youths in the field of health, education, environment and economic activities and programs
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To support government initiative in the field of youth involvement, youth development and youth related policies
