Overview of Sustainable Development Goals and Youth. National Youth Development Framework. Sindh Youth Policy 2018.

1. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS &
LEGISLATION FORYOUTH IN PAKISTAN
ASAD RAZA QURESHI
GLOBAL CITIZEN, SOCIAL ENTREPRENEUR, YOUTH ACTIVIST.

2. PAKISTAN IS PROUD
ON HER YOUTH,
WHO HAVE ALWAYS
BEEN AT FOREFRONT
INTHE HOUR OF
TRIAL AND NEED.
“Youth are often the first to stand against injustice…Young people
are a force for transformation.”
- UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon

3. FORTHIS SESSION
 Introduction.
 Overview of Sustainable Development Goals.
 NationalYouth Development Framework.
 SindhYouth Policy 2018.

4. ABOUT MYSELF : ASAD RAZA QURESHI
(TELIAN ASAD)
I am a dynamic individual, through out academic years as well
as professional and social experience. I found myself
immersed in young leadership, quality management, excellent
soft skills and motivation which makes me an excellent
candidate.
I have a versatile experiences in telecom sector and youth-led
Not for Profit social organizations for digitalized sustainable
society by promoting Sindh Youth Policy and National Youth
Development Framework in the context of SDG’s Sustainable
Development Goals.
I always try to learn something new from every experience
because I believe there is always room for self-improvement
both personally and professionally.

5. VISION
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‘‘My aim is to solid the young minds to
discover and express their abilities and
help themselves and others to work for the
betterment of the society.’’

6. OBJECTIVES
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 To bring Pakistani Youth on one platform to create networking for localization of
SDGs across the country.
 To recognize the efforts of SDGs Activists across the country.
 Integrating SDGs measures into national policies, strategies and planning.
 Involvement of youth in their community through “Social Action Projects”.
 To work with government and private bodies by providing valuable inputs to
develop policies and strategies for the promotion of Sustainable Development
Goals.
 To promote entrepreneurship among youth.
 To suggest stakeholders to invest in youth start ups.

7. 17 GOALS, 169TARGETS, 230 INDICATORS

8. ANOTHER WAYTO LOOK AT SDGS
 The main goals focus on the 5 Ps
 People: the wellbeing of all people
 Planet: protection of the earth’s ecosystems
 Prosperity: continued economic & technological growth
 Peace: securing peace
 Partnership: improving international cooperation
 These five aspects are interdependent, therefore the SDGs
demand integrated thinking as well as integrated approaches
to achieving the goals.

9. YOUTH ANDTHE SDGS.?
SDGs
and
Youth
1.8 billion
young peoples,
between the
age of 15-24
years.
More than 1/3
targets of
SDGs pertains
to youth.
68%
Population of
Pakistan is
below the age
of 30.
Linkage with
Youth
organizations
and
involvement is
key to 5Ps.
Give your
inputs into
Youth Policy
at all levels.
Evolve a youth
action plan
and monitor.
Pursue a
socio-
economical
and political
career in
development.

10. CHALLENGESTOYOUTH IN PAKISTAN.
S.No: Economical Social Political Governance
01 Unemployment Quality education and vocational
training for development
Political participation Commitment for addressing youth issues
on priority basis.
02 Under employment Health issues Engagement ofYouth Absence of development framework for
harnessing youth bulge at district level.
03 Unfair Wages Gender equality and
empowerment
Civic responsibility Inter-departmental coordination for multi-
sectorial response to youth.
04 Long hours working
under informal
intermittent
Elimination of early / forced /
child marriage, and various form
of physical and customary
violence.
Citizenship rights. Enrollment and engagement ofYouth
groups / organizations with department
for greater mobilization and youth led
work in systemic way.
05 Insecure work
arrangements
Activism andVolunteerism Revival of Student
unions.
Monitoring and evaluation of the youth
work.
06 Sports, Mobility and tourism Donor coordination for multi-sectorial
youth development programs.
07 Living with cultural diversity-
pluralism, peace and harmony.
Administrative and procedural
arrangement for Public Private
Partnership.

11. PILLERS OF NATIONALYOUTH DEVELOPMENT
FRAMEWORK AND SINDHYOUTH POLICY 2018
SOCIAL POLITICAL
ECONOMIC
EMPOWERMENT

12. “Pakistan is recognized as a peaceful and
prosperous nation that provides quality
education, gainful employment and
meaningful engagement to its youth
through integrated, dynamic and
sustainable pro-youth legislation, programs
and institutions.”
“Prosperous, energetic and resilient youth
enables by positive, conducive and progressive
environments by creating rights-based, fair,
equitable accessible and market-oriented
opportunities and avenues for their wellbeing,
growth and prosperity of Sindh Province.”
“Integrate young voices, perspectives,
aspiration's and gainful opportunities into
national development policies and
processes.”
“Integrated and holistic youth development
for realizing the full potential in social,
economic, and political/civic domains where
youth are educated, economically-active ,
gender-friendly, peaceful and democratic, and
are mobilized with a sense of individual and
collective responsibilities.”
VISION
MISSION
NATIONALYOUTH
DEVELOPMENT
FRAMEWORK
SINDHYOUTH POLICY

13. COREVALUES
NationalYouth Development Framework SindhYouth Policy 2018
Empowerment Diversity and Inclusion
Equality Integration
Diversity Holistic
Enterprise and creativity Accessibility
Tolerance Transparency
Institutional Strengthening Participation and Engagement
Transparency and Accountability Gender Equality
Social Cohesion and Protection
Youth Services andVoluntarism

14. THEMATIC AREAS OF
NATIONALYOUTH DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK
Mainstreaming Marginalized
Youth
 MinoritiesYouth
 YoungWomen
 Specially abledYouth
 TransgenderYouth
 Youth of Remote and Rural Areas
 Religious Seminaries (Maddaris)
 Semi – educated / Un-educated
Youth
 UnemployedYouth
Employment and Economic
Empowerment
 Financial Literacy.
 Micro and Small enterprise lending.
 Technical,Vocational and digital skills.
 Public Private Partnership
 Entrepreneurship
 Internships, Scholarships and
Fellowships.
 Career development and employment
pathways.
 Startup promotion, business
incubation and business acceleration.
Civic Engagement
 Inter-ProvincialYouth exchange.
 Political and democratic
participation.
 Cultural expression and
preservation.
 Co- curricular and recreational
activities.
 Activism and volunteerism
 Social and community
participation.

15. THEMATIC AREAS OF
NATIONALYOUTH DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK
Social Protection
 Access to justice for juvillians /
youth in prison.
 Protecting fundamental human
rights.
 Minimizing social risk
 Better life
 Preventing social evils and
crimes.
Health andWell Being
 Green initiatives.
 Hygiene and Sanitation.
 Nutrition and Food security.
 Access to clean drinking water
and water Conservation.
 Tourism, Recreation, Sports and
National Parks.
 Environmental protection and
conservation.
Youth Focused Institutional
Reforms
 Pro-Youth legislation.
 Advocacy, communication and
campaigns.
 Improved governance.
 Policy guidelines
 Knowledge, research and
development.
 Human resource development
 Inter-departmental and inter-
provincial coordination.
 Data analysis and integration.

16. Implementation strategy of framework starts with the launching of “Kamyab-Jawaan
Program” by the Prime Minister, Islamic Republic of Pakistan in October 2019.
IMPLEMENTATION MECHANISM OF
NATIONALYOUTH DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK
Kamyab
Jawan
Program
Young
Entrepreneurs
Scheme
(YES) loan
program
Pakistan
Sports
Development
Program
Green
Youth
Movement
NYC /Tiger
Force
National
Youth
Development
Index
NEXT
National
Employment
ExchangeTool
NationalYouth Council
33 Members
 Prime Minister of Pakistan
(Patron-In-Chief).
 Special Assistant forYouth Affairs
to PM (Chairman).
 All Provincial / RegionsYouth
Ministers (Members).
 24 dynamic youth with
outstanding achievement from all
over the country (Members).

17. HIGHLIGHTS OF
SINDHYOUTH POLICY - 2018
 Establishment of aYouth Development Commission.
 Establishment of district structure for youth affairs
department all over Sindh.
 Centralized information system onYouth development and a
job data base .
 Formation of a Job Bank.
 Establishment of Institute Placement Bureaus through IT
interface.
 Establishment ofYouthVenture capital Fund.
 Annual Provincial innovation competitions and formation of
small incubation centers at the universities and campus-
market links.
 Entrepreneurship training of youth at universities and trained
by the private sector.
 A crash programme of technical education to unemployed
youth.
 Research and mapping studies on youth bulge.
 Construction of youth development centers.
 Youth-led mass awareness campaigns.
 Devise models of elected student unions.
 Exposure trips.
 Establishment of District youth development committees.
 Mapping of skills (modern, cultural and traditional) and job market
analysis.
 Hassle-free loans to youth.
 Sindh Internship Programme.
 Certifies skills development programs for illiterate youth.
 Establishment of local crafts-based youth enterprises.
 “Youth Ambassadors”
 10 % quota ensured for female youth in the job market.
 Life-skill based education programme for in school and out of school.

18. HIGHLIGHTS OF
SINDHYOUTH POLICY - 2018
 Leadership Programs.
 2 % quota for minority, differently-abled and other vulnerable
youth groups.
 Youth engagement in community service and volunteerism
activities.
 Formation of active peer groups and networking.
 Re-activation of Boys Scouts and Girls Guide at the school
level.
 Mentoring of youth on disaster management and emergency
services.
 Inter-provincial youth exchange programs hosted by local
collages and universities, special travel packages for group
tourism.
 Reactivation of student Unions.
 Establishment of Artisan support program.
 Establishment of student support fund.
 Reviewing curriculum and education facilities.
 Engaging local bodies, youth councilors, LHWs and women councilors
to pursue the rule of law.
 Development of safety and security plans for young girls.
 Appreciation and reward mechanism for volunteers.
 Encouraging the private sector to invest on tourism publishing,group
tourism and affordable hotels.
 Youth-led mass campaigns for inter-faith and intra-faith harmony and
against hate speech.
 Implementation of early marriage act.
 Ensure to stop Child labor.
 Establish youth hostels in far flung areas.
 Mapping of conflict zones.
 Design and implement conflict resolution program.

19. IMPLEMENTATION MECHANISM OF
SINDHYOUTH POLICY - 2018
SindhYouth Development Commission
• Chairperson, Chief Minister Sindh or his nominee.
• Chief Secretary, Government of Sindh or his nomine.
• Secretary, Youth Affairs Department as its ex office
Secretary .
• Elected members of National and Provincial
Assemblies.
• Member of the provincial assembly’s Standing
Committee onYouth.
• Representatives ofYouth.
• Representatives ofYouth organizations.
• Representatives of civil society organizations.
• Representatives of Corporate bodies/Private Sector
entities.
• Renowned academics nominated by the Higher
Education Department after seeking approval of the
Chief Minister Sindh.
• Media Representatives.
Note: SindhYouth Development Commission is still in process.

20. Government of Sindh Sports & Youth Affairs Department issue notification on 28th January 2020 for the formation of
DistrictYouth Development CommitteesVia Notification No: [SO(YA)/S&YAD/2018/456] in all the districts of Sindh.
IMPLEMENTATION MECHANISM OF
SINDHYOUTH POLICY - 2018
S. No: DistrictYouth Development Committee
01. Deputy Commissioner Chairman
02. Assistant Commissioner of each Taluka /Town. Vice-Chairman
03.
Three male members of age 16 to 29 from each
Taluka/Town(one male member will act as Secretary
of the committee) to be nominated by the
concerned Deputy Commissioner.
Members
04.
Two female members of age 16 to 29 from each
Taluka/Town to be nominated by the concerned
Deputy Commissioner.
Members

21. TERMS OF REFERENCES (TORS)
DISTRICTYOUTH DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
 To struggle for education, health and sports related facilities of the youth in the district.
 To strive for career development of the youth of the district
 To organize programs for unemployed youth which could help them in getting appropriate employment
 To forward problems of youth along with remedial measures/recommendations toYouth Affairs Department of Government of Sindh
 To establish / construct Youth Development Centers in the villages/Hamlets of the district equipped with computers/ libraries / wifi and
newspapers facilities with the assistance ofYouth Affairs Department and other agencies
 To organize seminars/ conferences/festivals for intellectual and physical development and entertainment of the youth with the assistance of
Youth affairs department and other agencies
 To constitute village/ Mohalla wise Youth Teams consisting of minimum 7 dynamic male/female/transgender/ disable/ minorities youth of
age 16 to 29 for eachYouth Development Center and seek their assistance in furtherance of aims and objectives of DYDC.
 Team of the office of private members of the DYDC shall be one year but extendable for two more years
 To strive for sanitation, supply of clean water and proper drainage/ sewerage system of the villages/ towns of the district
 To disseminate knowledge of the laws and rules of the province/ country amongst the youth to enable them to live the lives of responsible
citizens.

22. Questions / Concerns?