National Youth Policy Overview
A list of all countries & the current status of their national youth policy, as far as known. Thank you in advance for sending any updates, amendments, additions, questions and corrections along. A quick email to national@youthpolicy.org will do the trick :)
Afghanistan
Afghanistan recently approved its first ever national youth policy in August 2014. A youth strategy is being developed.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Afghanistan
Albania
Albania has a national youth strategy. An international youth policy review was published in 2010.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Albania
Algeria
An international study by Euromed(2009) concludes there is "no policy, no comprehensive vision" and "no strategy" on youth.
Is there a national youth policy? No
Factsheet for Algeria
Andorra
Andorra has a national youth plan. A background document details legislation and framework.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Andorra
Angola
Angola has a governmental national youth plan. A 2006 international profile by USAID provides additional context.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Angola
Antigua & Barbuda
The national youth policy & agenda of Antigua & Barbuda was adopted in 2007.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Antigua & Barbuda
Argentina
Argentina has no national youth policy, but the National Youth Bureau determines policy.
Is there a national youth policy? No
Factsheet for Argentina
Armenia
A 1998 concept is underpinned by a 2013-2017 youth policy strategy. Reviews from 2009 and 2011 exist.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Armenia
Australia
The national youth strategy was launched in 2010, underpinned by two reports on youth and policy.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Australia
Austria
Austria launched a youth strategy in 2013. A youth policy summary and two briefings (2011, 2012) add detail and context.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Austria
Azerbaijan
There is a state law on youth policy and a programme to implement it. An international briefing exists, too.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Azerbaijan
Bahamas
The Bahamas envisage to finalise the development of their first national youth policy in 2013.
Is there a national youth policy? Draft
Factsheet for Bahamas
Bahrain
While a 2011-2015 youth strategy was prelaunched it is unclear whether a youth policy exists.
Is there a national youth policy? Unclear
Factsheet for Bahrain
Bangladesh
The national youth policy of Bangladesh dates back to 2003, and is currently under revision.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Bangladesh
Barbados
The national youth policy of Barbados was adopted in late 2011. A draft had been presented earlier that year.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Barbados
Belarus
The state law on youth policy of Belarus is from 2009. A briefing paper from 2011 is available.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Belarus
Belgium
Youth Policy in Belgium is regionally organised, a briefing explains how. A review was conducted in 2012.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Belgium
Belize
The government of Belize launched a new national youth development policy in early 2013.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Belize
Benin
The national youth policy was adopted in 2001. An assessment report was published in 2011.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Benin
Bhutan
The national youth policy of Bhutan was drafted in 2010 and launched in 2011. An action plan will follow.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Bhutan
Bolivia
The latest national youth plan of Bolivia covered 2008-2012. A 2012 youth rights bill exists, too.
Is there a national youth policy? Unclear
Factsheet for Bolivia
Bosnia & Herzegovina
A 2010 youth law exists, a national youth policy is under development. A 2011 briefing paper exists.
Is there a national youth policy? No
Factsheet for Bosnia & Herzegovina
Botswana
A revised national youth policy was adopted in 2010, complemented by a National Action Plan 2010-2016.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Botswana
Brazil
In 2010, a new youth policy was adopted, and the constitution was amended to include youth.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Brazil
Brunei
The national youth policy of Brunei dates back to 2002. A reform has been urgently called for.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Brunei
Bulgaria
Bulgaria has a national youth strategy 2010-2020. A youth law was adopted in 2012. See the youth policy briefing for more details.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
The national youth policy of Burkina Faso was adopted in 2008. A French summary is available online.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Burkina Faso
Burundi
Burundi has a rudimentary national youth policy from 2008. A revision was initiated in 2011.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Burundi
Cambodia
Cambodia has a policy for youth development. A UN situation analysis from 2009 exists.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Cambodia
Cameroon
Cameroon has a 2006 national youth policy, but lacks instruments for its systematic implementation.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Cameroon
Canada
There is a national employment program, but no national youth policy. A 2008 report from United Way Toronto compares regional ones.
Is there a national youth policy? No
Factsheet for Canada
Cape Verde
The national youth policy of Cape Verde is from 2009. A strategic youth plan is under development.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Cape Verde
Central African Republic
A national youth policy has been prepared, but is currently not available online.
Is there a national youth policy? Draft
Factsheet for Central African Republic
Chad
Chad has no national youth policy. A national youth congress in 2011 demanded one, to no avail so far.
Is there a national youth policy? No
Factsheet for Chad
Chile
Chile has a national youth action plan from 2004. A youth health program was added in 2012.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Chile
China
China does not have a national youth policy. A 2011 article describes the current situation.
Is there a national youth policy? No
Factsheet for China
Colombia
Colombia has a national youth policy covering 2005-2015 and a youth law from 2013.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Colombia
Comoros
Comoros has no national youth policy. An economic outlook has some info on policy impact.
Is there a national youth policy? No
Factsheet for Comoros
Congo-Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo)
The Republic of the Congo (Congo-Brazzaville) has no national youth policy.
Is there a national youth policy? No
Factsheet for Congo-Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo)
Congo-Kinshasa
The Democratic Republic of Congo adopted a national youth policy in 2009. A reform is underway.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Congo-Kinshasa
Costa Rica
Costa Rica adopted a new national youth policy in 2010, building on a 2006 action plan.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Costa Rica
Croatia
Croatia has a National Youth Programme covering 2014 to 2017.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Croatia
Cuba
Cuba has no dedicated national youth policy. Recently, the youth policy approach was summarised.
Is there a national youth policy? No
Factsheet for Cuba
Cyprus
There is no national youth policy yet. Briefings from 2012 and 2010. A policy review was done in 2007.
Is there a national youth policy? No
Factsheet for Cyprus
Czech Republic
The national youth policy was adopted in 2007. Briefings from 2012 and 2010 are available.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Czech Republic
Denmark
Denmark has an integrated youth policy approach. A 2008 article and a 2012 briefing explain.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Denmark
Djibouti
The 2001-2005 national youth policy focused on development, empowerment and integration. It hasn’t been replaced.
Is there a national youth policy? Unclear
Factsheet for Djibouti
Dominica
The national youth policy of Dominica was adopted in 2004. It is currently under review.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Dominica
Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic has a youth law from 2000, monitored by regular youth policy reports.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Ecuador has a 2001 youth law. The2012-2013 youth policy focuses on equality.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Ecuador
Egypt
Egypt has no national youth policy yet. A 2010 youth policy briefing is available.
Is there a national youth policy? Unclear
Factsheet for Egypt
El Salvador
El Salvador has a national youth policy, an action plan and a youth law from 2013.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea has no overall youth policy, and no specific policies on youth issues either.
Is there a national youth policy? No
Factsheet for Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Eritrea concentrates on employment policies. The lack of an overall youth policy has been criticised.
Is there a national youth policy? No
Factsheet for Eritrea
Estonia
The youth policy of Estonia is based on the 2010 youth work act and the 2006 youth work strategy.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Estonia
Ethiopia
The national youth policy of Ethiopia was adopted in 2004. An online summary is available.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Ethiopia
Fiji
The national youth policy of Fiji was adopted in 2011. A 2012 youth participation mapping is available.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Fiji
Finland
The youth policy of Finland is based on a youth act and decree and a 2012-2015 youth programme.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Finland
France
France renews its youth policy biennially. Here are the 2011 and 2013 editions and a 2012 briefing.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for France
Gabon
The national youth policy of Gabon was introduced in 2011 at the first national youth forum
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Gabon
Gambia
Gambia renews its national youth policy every ten years. The most recent one was adopted in 2009.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Gambia
Georgia
Georgia adopted its national youth policy in 2014. Its previous draft policy is from2011.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Georgia
Germany
Germany has developed a new federal youth policy, covering 2015-2018, which was published in July 2015. A briefing paper from 2014 introduces the guidelines.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Germany
Ghana
Ghana adopted its latest national youth policy in 2010, focused on youth empowerment.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Ghana
Greece
Greece has no dedicated national youth policy. A 2012 report and a 2012 briefing are available.
Is there a national youth policy? No
Factsheet for Greece
Grenada
Grenada adopted a national youth policy in 2003, but it has been defunct since the 2008 elections.
Is there a national youth policy? Unclear
Factsheet for Grenada
Guatemala
The current national youth policy covers 2012-2020, the previous one covered 2010-2015.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Guatemala
Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau has no comprehensive dedicated national youth policy yet.
Is there a national youth policy? No
Factsheet for Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Conakry
Guinea-Conakry is said to have a new national youth policy, but it is not online.
Is there a national youth policy? Unclear
Factsheet for Guinea-Conakry
Guyana
The national youth policy of Guyana is under development, but the process is apparently very slow.
Is there a national youth policy? Draft
Factsheet for Guyana
Haiti
Haiti has no current national youth policy. A draft was developed in 2011.
Is there a national youth policy? Draft
Factsheet for Haiti
Honduras
Honduras has a national youth policy, adopted in 2007, that covers the period 2007-2021.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Honduras
Hungary
Hungary has a national youth strategy. A 2008 review, a 2011 briefing and a 2012 briefing exist.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Hungary
Iceland
Iceland has no national youth policy. A 2007 Youth Act covers children and youth participation.
Is there a national youth policy? No
Factsheet for Iceland
India
A new national youth policy was adopted in 2014. See the 2010 draft, 2012 draft and 2003 version.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for India
Indonesia
There are attempts to develop a national youth policy. A review and mapping, both from 2013, exist.
Is there a national youth policy? No
Factsheet for Indonesia
Iran
A 2010 article explains youth policy discourses in Iran, including the recent regime.
Is there a national youth policy? No
Factsheet for Iran
Iraq
Iraq is developing a national youth strategy, and conducted a youth survey to inform the effort.
Is there a national youth policy? Draft
Factsheet for Iraq
Ireland
Ireland has a youth policy framework, ‘Better Outcomes, Brighter Futures,’ covering 2014–2020.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Ireland
Israel
Israel has no national youth policy, but plans to create one. A 2009 briefing is available.
Is there a national youth policy? No
Factsheet for Israel
Italy
While there is no national youth policy, in 2006 the Ministry for Youth and Sports was founded and introduced a national youth plan. A 2011 briefing and 2012 briefing have details.
Is there a national youth policy? No
Factsheet for Italy
Ivory Coast
Côte d'Ivoire is drafting a national youth policy. A draft is not yet available online.
Is there a national youth policy? Draft
Factsheet for Ivory Coast
Jamaica
The national youth policy of Jamaica was adopted in 2003 and is undergoing revision.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Jamaica
Japan
Japan has a 2010 youth policy vision and published an extensive White Paper on Young People in 2013.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Japan
Jordan
Jordan has a 2005 national youth strategy. It is about to be renewed. A short study is from 2009 available.
Is there a national youth policy? Unclear
Factsheet for Jordan
Kazakhstan
There is a 2004 youth policy law, a 2013 national youth policy and a 2012 implementation report.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Kazakhstan
Kenya
The national youth policy of Kenya was adopted in 2006, followed by a strategic plan. Both will be renewed.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Kenya
Kiribati
Kiribati has a new national youth policy for 2011-2015, and a draft action plan to implement it.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Kiribati
Kosovo
Kosovo has a youth law and youth strategy with action plan. A 2011 review exists.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Kosovo
Kuwait
Kuwait is developing a youth policy. A youth project concluded in 2013 with youth recommendations.
Is there a national youth policy? Draft
Factsheet for Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan has a youth policy law. A 2010 study and 2012 review provide context and details.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Laos has no national youth policy. A comprehensive youth analysis is currently being conducted.
Is there a national youth policy? No
Factsheet for Laos
Latvia
Latvia has a youth law, youth policy guidelines, and a programme. An international review was done.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Latvia
Lebanon
Lebanon endorsed its national youth policy in 2012. A 2009 youth policy study is available.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Lebanon
Lesotho
There is a national youth policy of Lesotho from 2005. A new one is currently under development.
Is there a national youth policy? Unclear
Factsheet for Lesotho
Liberia
Liberia revised its national youth policy and action plan. The policy was passed by the House's Plenary as the “Liberia Youth Act”. A fragility assessment was conducted.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Liberia
Libya
There is no functioning youth policy or strategy in Libya. Current efforts concentrate on youth employment.
Is there a national youth policy? No
Factsheet for Libya
Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein has a 2008 youth law, a 2011 youth policy vision with an action plan, and a 2013 briefing.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Lithuania has a youth policy law and development programme. Details in a review and a briefing.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Lithuania
Luxembourg
Luxembourg has a youth law, a youth report and a youth pact. A 2012 briefing provides context.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Luxembourg
Macedonia
Macedonia has a youth strategy and an action plan. A 2010 briefing and 2011 review have details.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Macedonia
Madagascar
The national youth policy of Madagascar is from 2004. A review has begun in December 2012.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Madagascar
Malawi
Malawi adopted a new youth policy in August 2013, after pressure to review its 1996 policy.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Malawi
Malaysia
The 1997 national youth policy is under review. The 10th Malaysia Plan has a youth chapter.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Malaysia
Maldives
The national youth policy of Maldives is from 2003. A 2005 youth study provides context.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Maldives
Mali
Mali has had a national youth employment programme since 2003, which has been extended.
Is there a national youth policy? No
Factsheet for Mali
Malta
Malta has a national youth policy. There are a 2005 review, a 2012 briefing and a 2012 youth study.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Malta
Mauritania
Mauritania has a national youth strategy and policy from 2004 and is being supported to define a new youth policy. .
Is there a national youth policy? Unclear
Factsheet for Mauritania
Mauritius
The national youth policy of Mauritius covers 2010-2014. A 2011 briefing is available.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Mauritius
Mexico
Mexico has a youth programme for 2014-2018, after a nation-wide consultation to renew the 2008-2012 programme.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Mexico
Micronesia
Micronesia has a national youth policy from 2004. A recent book chapter adds context.
Is there a national youth policy? Unclear
Factsheet for Micronesia
Moldova
Moldova has a youth law, a youth strategy and an action plan. A 2009 review and 2011 review exist.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Moldova
Monaco
Monaco has no national youth policy. The approach is service-oriented with thematic priorities.
Is there a national youth policy? No
Factsheet for Monaco
Mongolia
Mongolia has a national youth participation policy and a national youth development programme.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Mongolia
Montenegro
Montenegro is evaluating its expired 2006-2011 youth action plan. Briefings from 2012 and 2013 have details.
Is there a national youth policy? Unclear
Factsheet for Montenegro
Morocco
Morocco has a national youth policy, which is being overhauled. A 2009 study and 2012 report exist.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Morocco
Mozambique
Mozambique adopted a new youth policy in 2013 (not yet online), replacing the 1996 version.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Mozambique
Myanmar
Myanmar has no national youth policy yet, but there are ongoing efforts to develop one.
Is there a national youth policy? No
Factsheet for Myanmar
Namibia
The national youth policy of Namibia is from 2006, and there is a push to review it soon.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Namibia
Nauru
Nauru has a national youth policy covering 2008-2015, replacing the previous one from 1998.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Nauru
Nepal
The national youth policy of Nepal is from 2010. A 2011 paper and a 2011 survey add context.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Nepal
Netherlands
Youth policy in the Netherlands is undergoing a shift. A 2011 review and 2012 briefing explain.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Netherlands
New Zealand
New Zealand has a national youth development strategy. An extensive review was undertaken in 2009.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for New Zealand
Nicaragua
Nicaragua adopted its current national youth policy in 2004. It is valid for the period 2005-2015.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Nicaragua
Niger
A National Youth Policy was adopted in 2011. A Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper provides a brief description.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Niger
Nigeria
Nigeria has a national youth policy from 2009, and an accompanying action plan for 2009-2013.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Nigeria
Niue
Niue has a national youth policy for the period 2009-2013, a revision of the youth policy 2003–2008.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Niue
North Korea
A human rights report gives a brief description of youth policies, however information is still limited.
Is there a national youth policy? Unclear
Factsheet for North Korea
Norway
Norway has a national youth policy from 2002. A 2004 review and 2012 briefing have details.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Norway
Oman
Oman has no national youth policy. Youth issues are tackled through sectoral development plans.
Is there a national youth policy? No
Factsheet for Oman
Pakistan
Pakistan has a youth policy from 2008, but responsibility has shifted to the regions since its adoption.
Is there a national youth policy? No
Factsheet for Pakistan
Palau
Palau adopted its national youth policy in 2005, and added an implementation framework in 2009.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Palau
Palestine
The youth policy and strategy of Palestine will be revised. A youth study and a policy study exist.
Is there a national youth policy? No
Factsheet for Palestine
Panama
Panama has a national youth policy from 2004, outlining six principles and 12 key areas.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Panama
Papua New Guinea
The national youth policy of Papua New Guinea covers 2007-2017. A 2011 book chapter provides details.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
The national youth plan of Paraguay was adopted in 2011 and covers the period 2011–2013.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Paraguay
Peru
The national youth strategy covers the period 2012-2021, the previous plan covered 2006-2011.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Peru
Philippines
The Philippine Youth Development Plan 2012-2016 is awaiting executive endorsement. A video explains its contents.
Is there a national youth policy? Draft
Factsheet for Philippines
Poland
Poland’s youth strategy has expired. A 2011 youth report and 2012 briefing exist.
Is there a national youth policy? Unclear
Factsheet for Poland
Portugal
Portugal created a Commission for Youth Policies to develop a national youth policy. A 2012 briefing exists.
Is there a national youth policy? No
Factsheet for Portugal
Qatar
Qatar has a youth development report to mainstream youth policy with the development strategy.
Is there a national youth policy? No
Factsheet for Qatar
Romania
Romania has a 2006 youth law and a draft 2014-2020 youth strategy. Studies from 2001, 2012 & 2013 provide some background.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Romania
Russia
Russia has a 2013 youth policy strategy, underpinned by the report Youth of Russia 2000-2025.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Russia
Rwanda
The national youth policy of Rwanda was adopted in 2005. There are attempts to review and revise it.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Rwanda
Saint Kitts and Nevis
A draft national youth policy has been developed in 2010. The final version is available online.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia drafted a youth policy in 2000. For 2012-2017, there is a youth & sports plan.
Is there a national youth policy? Unclear
Factsheet for Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
A 2011 UNFPA report describes the draft of a national youth policy. Its current status is unclear.
Is there a national youth policy? Unclear
Factsheet for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
Samoa replaced its 2001 national youth policy in 2011. A 2011 book chapter and 2006 analysis exist.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Samoa
San Marino
San Marino has a youth policy law from 2007, which established a commission on youth policies and a youth forum.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for San Marino
São Tomé and Príncipe
São Tomé and Príncipe has no national youth policy. A 2012 briefing focuses on unemployment.
Is there a national youth policy? No
Factsheet for São Tomé and Príncipe
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is developing a youth policy. The ninth development plan (2010-2014) has a youth chapter.
Is there a national youth policy? No
Factsheet for Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Senegal has a 2012-2017 Plan of Action for Youth.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Senegal
Serbia
Serbia has a youth law, a youth strategy, an action plan and guidelines. Two reviews: 2011, 2012.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Serbia
Seychelles
The Seychelles has no current national youth policy, though an old one from 1995 exists.
Is there a national youth policy? No
Factsheet for Seychelles
Sierra Leone
The National Youth Commission announced a review of the 2003 youth policy in 2012. The draft version is available.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Sierra Leone
Singapore
Singapore has no dedicated youth policy, but a government-run council for coordination.
Is there a national youth policy? No
Factsheet for Singapore
Slovakia
Slovakia has a youth strategy for 2014–2020. A 2007 review, 2012 briefing and 2014 report exist.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Slovakia
Slovenia
Slovenia has a 2010 youth sector act & a 2013-2022 youth programme. Studies from 2010, 2011 and 2012 exist.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Slovenia
Solomon Islands
The national youth policy covers 2011-2015. A 2003 study, 2005 analysis and 2011 chapter exist.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Solomon Islands
Somalia
Somalia has no current national youth policy. A 2012 youth development report exists.
Is there a national youth policy? No
Factsheet for Somalia
South Africa
The national youth policy covers 2015-2020 and replaces the 2009-2014 version.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for South Africa
South Korea
South Korea has a youth law and a national youth policy. An English summary is available.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for South Korea
South Sudan
The youth policy is under revision. A 2012 youth report (longer) and a 2012 employment briefing exist.
Is there a national youth policy? Unclear
Factsheet for South Sudan
Spain
Spain is discussing a draft white paper on youth policy. A 2012 briefing adds detail and context.
Is there a national youth policy? Unclear
Factsheet for Spain
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka launched a new youth policy in 2014 after a long and partly disputed process.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Sri Lanka
Sudan
Sudan has no current national youth policy. A 2012 youth employment briefing is available.
Is there a national youth policy? No
Factsheet for Sudan
Suriname
The youth policy development is completed, but the new youth policy is not yet online.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Suriname
Swaziland
The national youth policy is from 2009. A 2012 youth unemployment briefing exists.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Swaziland
Sweden
Sweden has a 2004 youth law. A fact sheet, summary and 2012 briefing explain the approach.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Sweden
Switzerland
Switzerland has a 2011 youth law and a 2008 youth policy strategy. A 2012 briefing exists.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Switzerland
Syria
Syria does not yet have a national youth policy, but development is underway. A 2009 study has details.
Is there a national youth policy? Unclear
Factsheet for Syria
Taiwan
Taiwan has a national youth policy, which was adopted and launched as a youth policy act in 2007.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Taiwan
Tajikistan
Tajikistan has a youth law, a youth policy and a youth programme. A 2010 book has details.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Tajikistan
Tanzania
Tanzania overhauled its 1996 national youth policy in 2007. A detailed critique of the policy exists.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Tanzania
Thailand
Thailand has a youth development act and a youth development plan covering 2012-2016.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Thailand
Timor-Leste
The national youth policy national youth policy of Timor-Leste is from 2007. A youth survey and a youth analysis exist.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Timor-Leste
Togo
Togo has a 2007 national youth policy and published a youth employment report in 2012.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Togo
Tonga
Following an analysis, the youth policy was adopted in 2007. A 2008 briefing and 2011 chapter exist.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Tonga
Trinidad & Tobago
Trinidad & Tobago has a youth policy covering 2012-2017, which has replaced the previous 2004 version.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Trinidad & Tobago
Tunisia
Tunisia has no national youth policy. Studies on youth policy from 2009 and on youth work from 2013 exist and explain.
Is there a national youth policy? No
Factsheet for Tunisia
Turkey
Turkey’s national youth policy is from 2013. A 2008 research, 2009 study and 2010 briefing exist.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Turkey
Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan has a 2013 state law on youth policy, replacing the previous 1993 version.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Turkmenistan
Tuvalu
Tuvalu’s Draft Youth Policy (2012-2016) is awaiting endorsement. A 2006 analysis exists.
Is there a national youth policy? Draft
Factsheet for Tuvalu
Uganda
Uganda has a national youth policy from 2001. A 2011 youth mapping (Vol 1, Vol 2) is available.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Uganda
Ukraine
Ukraine has a 2013 youth policy strategy and a youth development law (1993). Reviews: 2010, 2011 & 2013.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
Youth policy in the United Arab Emirates is coordinated regionally by the seven different Emirates.
Is there a national youth policy? No
Factsheet for United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
The UK has a transversal youth policy framework, Positive for Youth. Briefings from 2010 and 2012 exist.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for United Kingdom
United States
In 2013, Pathways for Youth was published, a draft federal youth policy framework.
Is there a national youth policy? Draft
Factsheet for United States
Uruguay
The youth policy of Uruguay is from 2011. A 2012 briefing focuses on youth unemployment.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan has a national youth policy law from 1991. A 2011 article has details on the approach.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vanuatu launched a youth development policy and an action plan. A youth monograph exists.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Vanuatu
Venezuela
Venezuela has a youth law from 2009 and a youth policy launched in 2013.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Venezuela
Vietnam
Vietnam has a youth law from 2005 and a youth development strategy for 2011-2020.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Vietnam
Yemen
Yemen has a national youth strategy for 2006-2015. A 2008 youth assessment report exists.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Yemen
Zambia
The national youth policy of Zambia from 2006, is under review. A previous one is from 1994.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Zambia
Zimbabwe
A nation youth policy was launched in 2000. Following criticism, a revised national youth policy was published in 2013.
Is there a national youth policy? Yes
Factsheet for Zimbabwe