Georgian National Youth Policy Concept for 2020-2030

The Georgian National Youth Policy Concept for 2020-2030 is a national cross-sectoral policy concept. Its main objective is to create an environment that ensures the participation of young people as full-fledged members of society, decent employment, health care and well-being, and equal access to information, resources and opportunities for development.
The document provides for the following strategic priorities and expected outcomes: active participation of young people in public life and democratic processes; increased participation of young people in the decision-making processes; increased engagement of young people in volunteering activities; state support available for youth organizations and initiative groups throughout the country; promoting youth development and realization of their potential; the institute of youth workers is introduced and operationalized in Georgia; quality non-formal education opportunities are available throughout the country; increased involvement of young people in mobility activities; health and well-being of young people; reduced rates of substance and behavioral addiction (addiction to psychoactive substances, gambling and modern technology) among young people; increased awareness on reproductive health among young people; decreased rates of child/early marriage and adolescent pregnancy; improved mental health of young people; reduced rates of all forms of violence and discrimination against adolescents and young people; increased access to recreational infrastructure and services for young people; increased levels of physical activity and decreased rate of obesity among young people; economic empowerment of young people; significantly reduced rate of unemployment in youth age group; significantly reduced proportion of young people not in education, employment or training (NEET); reduced inequalities in youth employment and labour force participation; reduced improper youth hiring and employment practices; strengthened youth entrepreneurship; improving the management of the National Youth Policy at central and municipal levels; youth policy at the central and municipal levels is built on an evidence- and rights-based approach; improved agency-level coordination of the implementation of National Youth Policy; youth participation in the development, implementation and monitoring of the youth policy and relevant programmes is ensured at the central and municipal levels; and improved implementation and monitoring system of the National Youth Policy.
Implementation of the strategic priorities outlined in the Concept will be entrusted to the Central Government of Georgia and local governments will be requested to participate in the process of implementation of the priorities. Achieving the goals set forth in the Concept requires close coordination and cooperation between the executive authorities of Georgia and other stakeholders engaged in the field of Youth Policy. The Government of Georgia shall ensure the proper functioning of the relevant mechanism for coordination with stakeholders at the political (inter-agency) and technical (working group) levels. This involves both vertical and horizontal coordination. The LEPL “Georgian Youth Agency” will assist in the development and operation of the coordination mechanism as well as in relevant reporting. The LEPL “Georgian Youth Agency” will develop appropriate programmes on issues within its competence, provide stakeholder capacity building and facilitate the development of Youth Policy at the municipal level.