The Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Osman Ayariga, has said Ghana is drafting its first National Action Plan to promote structured youth participation in peacebuilding, security and national development.

Ayariga explained that the government’s youth interventions under the Resetting Agenda align with the principles of participation, protection, prevention and partnerships.

He said these principles are important for ensuring that young people are actively involved in decisions affecting their lives and have opportunities to contribute to peace and security efforts.

Ghana Strengthens Youth Participation in Peacebuilding

The proposed National Action Plan is expected to provide a structured framework for youth involvement in peacebuilding and security initiatives.

It is intended to strengthen coordination among government institutions, youth organisations, development partners and other stakeholders working to promote peace and stability.

The plan also seeks to create opportunities for young people to participate meaningfully in decision-making processes rather than being treated only as beneficiaries of government programmes.

Four Key Principles Guide Youth Engagement

The four principles highlighted by Ayariga are participation, protection, prevention and partnerships.

Participation focuses on giving young people a voice in decisions that affect them. Protection emphasises safeguarding young people from violence, exploitation and other threats.

Prevention involves addressing the conditions that can lead to conflict and insecurity, while partnerships encourage cooperation between young people, government institutions and other stakeholders.

Together, these principles provide a framework for strengthening youth-led initiatives and promoting their involvement in peace and security efforts.

Building a Stronger Role for Young People

Ghana’s proposed National Action Plan reflects growing attention to the role of young people in preventing conflict, promoting social cohesion and supporting national development.

Effective implementation will require clear priorities, adequate funding, strong institutional coordination and monitoring to measure progress.

The involvement of young people in developing and implementing the plan will also be important to ensure that their concerns and experiences are reflected in the final framework.

Ayariga’s remarks underline the importance of creating structured opportunities for young people to contribute to Ghana’s peacebuilding and security agenda.

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SOURCE:Ghana News Page