Supporting Youth Livelihoods (2012 presentation): I.R. of Iran / UDRO - 2nd. RSUWG Expert Meeting - 2nd. RSUWG Expert Meeting

1. SUPPORTING YOUTH LIVELIHOODS
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ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN
1‫الرحیم‬‫الرحمن‬‫اهلل‬‫بسم‬

2. Contents
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 Introduction: the ‘Youth Bulge’ in Iran
 Youth in Iran
 Threats and Opportunities
 Legal Environment
 Higher Youth Council
 National Task Force for Management of Youth Affairs
 Ministry of Sports and Youth
 Youth Voluntary Activities in Iran
 Ministry of Education
 Red Crescent Society
 Police Force
 Youth and Upgrading
 Municipalities
 Urban Development and Revitalization Organization
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3. The ‘Youth Bulge’ in Iran
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7. Threats and Opportunites
 The youth in in informal
settlements experience:
 Lack of basic services
 Stigma and social exclusion
 Non-inclusive environment
 Sense of political
powerlessness
 Lack of entertainment
 Fear of harassment and crime
 Vehicular traffic
 Inadequate waste
management
 Lack of employment
opportunities
 The youth are:
 the foundation and pillars of
more inclusive and sustainable
development pathways
 represent both present and
future leadership, possess an
abiding interest in the post-
2015 agenda and inclusive
urban governance.
 eager to contribute
meaningfully to national
development processes,
 demonstrate resilience and
constructive engagement
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8. Legal Environment
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ThirdFiveYearDevelopmentPlan
(2000~2005)
 National Youth Organization was
established

9. Legal Environment
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FourthFiveYearDevelopmentPlan
(2005~2009)
 National Special Multi-Sectoral Development
Document for Managing Youth Affairs or
National Youth Document [NYD} adopted by
the Cabinet
 NYD includes a comprehensive inter-agency
plan for attending to youth affairs in the areas
of:
 employment;
 housing;
 education and training;
 marriage;
 recreation;
 national and religious identity.

10. Legal Environment
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FifthFiveYearDevelopmentPlan
(2010~2015)
 The implementation of the National
Youth Document is enforced
 Ministry of Sports and Youth created
 an institutional arrangement is defined
at ministerial, sub-ministerial and
provincial levels

11. Legal Environment
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 Headed by the President
and attended by 22
members including:
 Minsters of Education;
 Science, Information and
Technology;
 Islamic Guidance;
 Labour and Social Affairs;
 Health, Care and Medical
Education;
 Interior;
 and Sports and Youth
Affairs;
 two Vice-Ministers; P
 resident of Red Crescent
Society;
 Islamic Azad University;
 Executive Director of
Islamic Republic of Iran
Broadcasting (IRIB),
 Commander of Militia
Forces;
 and other relevant
authorities, the Council
oversees and coordinates
activities of diverse
agencies
Higher
Youth
Council

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 Assist development of youth personality
based on ideals of Islamic Revolution;
 Respond to intellectual, social, physical,
spiritual needs of the youth; and
 Pave the ground for Youth participation
in social, cultural, economic and
administrative aspects of the country.
Higher
Youth
Council

13. Legal Environment
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National Task Force
for Management of
Youth Affairs
Higher Youth
Council
President
Militia Forces
Vice presidents
Ministries
Ministry of Sports
and Youth
Ministries
Universities
Public
organizations
Youth NGO
5 university
professors
Red Crescent
IRIB
Other Agenices
Organizational
Setup

14. Students Councils
Ministry of Education14
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15. Students Parliament
Ministry of Education15
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16. School Mayor
Ministry of Education16
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17. Red Crescent Youth Organization
Red Crescent Society17
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18. Police Assistants
Police Force18
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19. Municipalities19
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20. Enabling
Urban Development and Revitalization Organization20
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21. Urban Development and Revitalization Organization
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UpgradingProcess
 Identify CBOs (Faith-based community organizations
are effective entry points)
 Focus group discussions for needs assessment
 Consider the special needs of women and youth
 Formation of self-help groups who identify local
income-generating activities.
 Assists the expansion of CBO activities to include:
 neighbourhood weblogs and/or journals
 formation of thematic community-based groups,
 creation of micro-credit fund.
 Develop a strong social network
 meaningful participation
 leading the upgrading process

22. Enabling
Urban Development and Revitalization Organization22
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23. Conclusions
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 Upgrading:
1. Social enabling: Supporting CBOs to develop a social network
2. Economic empowerment: Supporting Livelihoods
3. Physical upgrading:
 Youth could become active agents of change in upgrading process
 Information Technology is an effective tool for:
 Appealing for youth
 Gives them a voice
 Social Networking
 Employment and income generation

24. THANK YOU FOR YOUR
ATTENTION
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