What we do

In their 2002 Coolum Declaration, Commonwealth Heads of Government made clear their determination to "address poverty reduction by tapping the skills, knowledge and energy of a highly motivated younger generation."

The CYP Asia Regional Centre currently runs programmes taken from the new 'Plan of action for Youth Empowerment 2006-2015' an overarching implementation agenda that provides a blue print for youth development. It is relevant for governments, development partners, youth networks and young women and men who are valued partners in the process.

These areas are:

• Youth Enterprise and Sustainable Livelihoods (YESL)
• Governance, Development and Youth Networks (GDYN)
• Youth Work Education and Training (YWET)