Modern strategies for conceptualising and implementing state youth policy

Arailym Junussova, Aliya Ayapbekova, Bibigul Byulegenova, Karakat Nagymzhanova and Ryskeldy Aykenova

World Development Perspectives, 2025, vol. 37, issue C

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to identify ways to improve the effectiveness of state youth policy in the context of global challenges. The study showed a significant evolution in approaches to youth policy making between 2020 and 2024, characterised by a shift from a paternalistic model to one of active participation and partnership. An analysis of international practices revealed a trend toward more integrated, participatory, and technologically advanced strategies for working with young people. Successful practices are characterised by effective cross-sector collaboration, active involvement of young people in decision-making processes and extensive use of digital platforms. Using Kazakhstan as an example, the study identified the key problems in the implementation of youth policy, including insufficient engagement of young people in decision-making processes, mismatch between educational programmes and labour market requirements, and social inequality. The study used comparative analysis, legislative evaluation, and institutional review. Surveys and statistics assessed youth policy effectiveness in Kazakhstan, focusing on digitalisation and methodological development. The findings of the study showed the need for a comprehensive approach to improving the effectiveness of youth policy, including strengthening interagency collaboration, enhancing opportunities for active youth participation, developing digital platforms, and improving mechanisms to support youth entrepreneurship. A key element in improving effectiveness should be the development and implementation of a comprehensive system for assessing the effectiveness of youth policy, based on clear indicators and regular monitoring.

Keywords: Social integration; Digital platforms; Intersectoral cooperation; Innovative approaches; Active participation subjectivity (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wdp.2024.100653

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