The National Youth Council of Namibia is charged with policy formulation and implementation on issues bordering on youth development in Namibia. It is the umbrella body of the youths of Namibia and was given legal recognition in 1990 at the time of independence. It is affiliated to the Pan-African Youth Union and represents about 60 000 Namibian youths.https://www.namibian.com.na/181232/archive-read/National-Youth-Council-readying-for-change | National Youth Council readying for change - The Namibianhttps://www.namibian.com.na/index.php?id=50821&page=archive-read | Youth Council calls for student help - The Namibianhttps://allafrica.com/stories/201302131088.html | Namibia: The National Youth Council Expands Youth Credit Programme - allAfrica.comhttps://www.namibian.com.na/index.php?id=122576&page=archive-read | National Youth Council of Namibia at 20 – A Legacy To Celebrate - The Namibian
Structure According to the youth policy, youths are persons between the ages of 18 and 35.
The National Youth Council of Namibia has 120 local government branches, led by coordinators and youth leaders. It is led by a chairperson elected every five years. Patience Masua is the current chairperson.https://www.nampa.org/text/22835057
See also Panafrican Youth Union World Assembly of Youth
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