Vision

To mainstream and integrate youth development in all organs of state, private sector and civil society for sustainable livelihoods.

Purpose

To mainstream and integrate youth development for sustainable livelihoods.

Nature of Business

To initiate, facilitate, implement, coordinate and monitor youth development interventions aimed at reducing youth unemployment and promoting social cohesion

The NYDA’s mandate is to:

- Advance youth development through guidance and support to initiatives across sectors of society and spheres of government.
- Embark on initiatives that seek to advance the economic development of young people.
- Develop and coordinate the implementation of the Integrated Youth Development Plan and Strategy for the country. The two documents serve as guiding instruments in advancing youth development at all levels of government.

The functions of the NYDA include the following:

- National Youth Service and Social Cohesion
- Economic Participation
- Policy, Research and Development
- Governance, Training and Development
- Youth Advisory and Information Services
- National Youth Fund