2010 Egypt Human Development Report: Youth in Egypt
Building our Future
Dr. Victoria Ter-Nikoghosyan (Sustainable Development NGO), Mr. Karen Daduryan - Project Assistant, Dr. Aharon Adibekyan (Independent Sociometer Sociological Center), Dr. Albert Karakosyan (YSU), Dr. Armen Saghatelyan - Deputy Chairman (National State Party), Mr. Arthur Khachatryan - Deputy Director (Diagnostics Medical Center), Mr. Ashot Bleyan - First Deputy Minster of Education and Sciences (New Path Party), Mr. David Hakobyan - Head of Department (Ministry of Social Issues.). 2010. 2010 Egypt Human Development Report: Youth in Egypt: Building our Future. New York.
2010 Egypt Human Development Report: Youth in Egypt
Building our Future
According to the Report, Egypt’s youth can be a formidable force for development if conditions are put in place for an inclusive society where all young Egyptians feel valued and are afforded opportunities to learn well, find decent work, have a voice, engage productively in the community, afford marriage, and establish their own homes.
The Report analyzes from a human development perspective the opportunities and constraints that today face Egypt’s sizeable youth population, where 25 percent of Egyptians are between the ages of 18 and 29. It examines the role of youth in Egypt’s development process looking at issues including education, health, gender, poverty, employment, housing, and participation in society. The Report also showcases success stories of youth-centred initiatives, programmes, and projects, calling for greater consultation and communication between young people, the Government and civil society. In conclusion, the Report highlights nine main messages to ensure youth’s inclusion and full participation in society.