Report of meeting on youth employment and national development in Africa : Niamey, Niger, 21-30 May 1968

Abstract

With increasing concern African nations are turning to the critical problem of youth employment - of young men and women, in "both rural and urban areas. Governments (as well as voluntary organizations and public-spirited individuals) have come to recognize that, in large measure, success in achieving sustained and meaningful long-term development depends on the national ability: (1) to promote welfare measures that will maintain or .- improve the physical and mental well-being of youth - eefore and after their joining the national work force; (2) to provide the facilities for their necessary basic , education and skill training; (3) to create an economic environment in which productive and rewarding world opportunities are available for youth.