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Key Partners
Status
Start year of the initiative:
2013 – policy design completed in January 2014.
Next steps of initiative:
Regional expansion: Other central ministries and state government bodies will adopt the recommendations of the National Youth Policy and roll out appropriate policies and initiatives. The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports will continue to monitor the status of the youth against policy’s key indicators.
Impact
Country(ies) of impact:
India
Number of people impacted annually:
370 million people
Time to intended impact:
More than 5 years
Metrics:
- Acceptance of the policy developed by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India
- Formal acceptance of the policy by the National Cabinet of India
Benefit to organization:
- Indirect benefit to organization: Policy will lead to more visibility for and discussion around youth-related issues, more engagement with key stakeholders (youth), and more action-oriented and youth focused policies.
Key Partners
Status
Start year of the initiative:
2013 – policy design completed in January 2014.
Next steps of initiative:
Regional expansion: Other central ministries and state government bodies will adopt the recommendations of the National Youth Policy and roll out appropriate policies and initiatives. The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports will continue to monitor the status of the youth against policy’s key indicators.
Impact
Country(ies) of impact:
India
Number of people impacted annually:
370 million people
Time to intended impact:
More than 5 years
Metrics:
- Acceptance of the policy developed by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India
- Formal acceptance of the policy by the National Cabinet of India
Benefit to organization:
- Indirect benefit to organization: Policy will lead to more visibility for and discussion around youth-related issues, more engagement with key stakeholders (youth), and more action-oriented and youth focused policies.
National Youth Policy 2014
Submitted by The Boston Consulting Group
Objective
To define a national vision for India’s youth and to provide an actionable policy framework that can be implemented by all stakeholders.
Overview and Main Activities
The Boston Consulting Group advised the Government of India in developing an overarching National Youth Policy 2014, which highlights issues relevant to the greater development of, engagement with and contribution from the youth of the nation. The policy focuses on issues of education, health, employment, entrepreneurship, equal opportunity and engagement in governance. As young people comprise 29% of the total Indian population, the policy is a call to action to all stakeholders, especially all central government and state government bodies, to think of young people as a critical segment in the nation’s ongoing economic development. It also provides a framework to facilitate more youth-oriented action by all stakeholders.
Success Factors and Challenges
Most critical success factors:
- Giving national development goals greater significance
- Stakeholders converting recommendations into specific actions through programmes and policies
- Stakeholder interaction and engagement on defined issues
- Continuous tracking and monitoring of progress
Main challenges:
- Working with a large variety of stakeholders
- Identifying current government expenditure on youth issues
Recommendations for Others
This national, cross-sectoral approach could be adopted by other ministries that deal with a specific population segment. It’s critical to examine the role of the ministry or governmental body, map all issues affecting the specific population, identify all stakeholders and their relationships, and regularly consult with stakeholders.
Replicability and Scalability
How easily could other organizations implement this initiative?
Difficult: Recommendations require action by a large number of stakeholders as well as coordination between the government, civil society and the private sector.
How easily can this initiative be expanded to include a larger number of participants?
Easy: As the youth population grows, the number of participants will automatically expand. Since recommendations are targeted to a diverse set of stakeholders, more and more stakeholders can easily be drawn into the fold of the policy.
About the Organization
Website: www.bcg.com
Sector: Professional Services
Size (number of employees): 5,000-10,000
Headquarters: Boston, United States
For Further Engagement
Contact name: Arindam Bhattacharya
Contact position: Partner and Director, BCG
Email: [email protected]
Contact name: Seema Bansal
Contact position: Head, Social Impact and Development Practice, BCG
Email: [email protected]