THE Parliamentary Youth Caucus wants youth commissions established to steer the youth development agenda in the country.
The (PYC) comprises all youth legislators.
Early this week, the Zimbabwe Institute and the Zimbabwe Youth Council hosted youth from across the country to deliberate on various matters of national interest including the 2025 budget.
The two-day event was held at the New Parliament Building in Mt Hampden.
NewsDay is in possession of the recommendations made by the youths to improve their welfare.
The youth also recommended that they should be involved in governance processes in the country.
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“Establish youth commissions and youth led councils to steer the youth development agenda in Zimbabwe and formulate youth centred policies that promote and encourage youth participation and decision making,” the recommendations read in part.
“Empower youth participation in decision making processes including in advocacy, leadership and sustainable development.
“Provide capacity building and resources to youth led councils. Provide capacity building and resources for youth led organisations and encourage intergenerational dialogue and collaboration.”
Parliamentary Youth Caucus chairperson Stanley Sakupwanya yesterday confirmed the recommendations.
“The consultation harvested youth voices and vision in the areas of education, health, economic empowerment, climate change, innovation and digitalisation,” Sakupwanya said.
The Constitution provides for 10 parliamentary seats for youth under the proportional representation system.
Despite the establishment of the Ministry of Youth, young people remain largely excluded from leadership and decision-making positions.
In July, the Women’s Academy for Leadership and Political Excellence (Walpe), petitioned the government demanding increased youth participation in government.
Walpe called for a policy that guarantees at least half of all public leadership and decision-making positions to be held by young people.