Youth Development Planning in Plaridel

The involvement of youth in city and regional planning is a way cities around the world acknowledge the role of youth as active participants in the community building process.  The research team undertook a four-week research study to identify the key strengths and challenges of youth programming and organizations in Plaridel.  The research team aimed to examine how institutional support could be strengthened so that youth development efforts would be enhanced and thrive. 

The report is divided into four sections.  The first section includes a discussion on youth development.  In this section, the definition of youth is described in detail, as well as a look at the demographic developments that make the Philippines unique as compared to other Asian countries.  A detailed look into the youth friendly legislation that the Philippines has championed is described and two youth development models are discussed.  The second section describes the current situation of Plaridel as our specific area of focus.  The third section outlines our key observations and findings.  And lastly, the most extensive section is the recommendations section.  This section is divided into two parts, the first being a set of recommendations for existing programs and the second part looking specifically at youth development planning in Plaridel.  The report ends with a set of concluding thoughts and an extensive list of resources and information in the appendices section.