Ministry of Youth and Sports and UNDP discuss enhancing youth role in sustainable development
The Director General of the General Authority for Youth and Sports discussed with the UNDP Resident Representative ways to enhance the role of youth in sustainable development and develop youth centers.
Translated by Qiyas from الراي — Original source
The Acting Director General of the Public Authority for Youth and Sports, Bashar Abdullah, held talks with Sharif Al-Tikriti, Deputy Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in the presence of representatives from the General Secretariat of the Supreme Council for Planning and Development, to discuss ways to enhance the role of youth in sustainable development and the importance of developing youth centers.
The Authority stated in a press release that the two sides discussed during the meeting the significance of youth centers as the primary incubators for youth potential, playing a pivotal role in serving young people across various educational, cultural, sports, and social fields.
Both sides emphasized the need to develop these centers to create an attractive environment that provides youth with opportunities for learning, innovation, and skills development, in line with the national development plan.
They stressed the importance of involving the private sector in supporting youth centers through corporate social responsibility programs and sponsoring initiatives and activities that promote youth participation in society. They also noted that cooperation between the public and private sectors constitutes a fundamental pillar for ensuring the sustainability of these centers and expanding their services.
