About ICNYP

The origin of the International Council on National Youth Policy (ICNYP) can be traced to the first session of the World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth in Portugal (1998), hosted by the Government of Portugal in cooperation with the United Nations. In that Conference, the importance of national youth policy was stressed.

Our Mission

The International Council on National Youth Policy (ICNYP) is an international non governmental organisation dedicated to the promotion and development of the national youth policy concepts and processes.

Our Objectives

1. To foster concepts of national youth policy among all states in the world and to support the corresponding design, formulation, implementation and evaluation processes by all stakeholders concerned.

2. To promote the unique contribution of young people in the formulation, implementation and evaluation of youth policy.

3. To provide governments, parliaments, NGOs, research institutions, young people and other stakeholders with a worldwide platform and a clearing house for exchange of experiences and information on national youth policies.

4. To facilitate communication about the importance of national youth policy on a global basis.

5. To offer technical assistance and advisory services on request from governments, institutions and NGOs in the field of national youth policy.

6. To enhance the coordination and networking of consultants in national youth policy development.