Disability is not Inability

::7.4 Obligations of the State

It is the obligation of the State to ensure that all its citizens are served to their expectation. It should carefully plan and be involved in developing the youth to be responsible and available to
contribute to the current and future nation-building efforts.

Specifically, the State should:

i. Be the lead agent in supporting the implementation of the youth policy. This support should cover all the other areas, such as creation of sufficient employment opportunities for the youth, education and health facilities.

ii. Ensure that the youth enjoy their State rights

iii. Provide the necessary framework for young people to fulfill their obligations

iv. Create a mechanism and opportunities for involvement of youth in internship.

7.5 Obligations of the private sector

The private sector shall take part in the overall job creation and employment of the youth; engage in entrepreneurial development; provision of information and transfer of technology and skills.
As employers they should avoid exploiting young people.

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