|
Afghanistan
|
AFG |
Asia and the Pacific |
No |
|
|
Angola
|
AGO |
Africa |
No |
|
|
Albania
|
ALB |
Europe |
Yes |
- Ministry of Economy, Culture and Innovation
- National Agency for Employment and Skills |
|
United Arab Emirates
|
ARE |
Arab States |
No |
|
|
Argentina
|
ARG |
Americas |
Yes |
Secretariat of Labour, Employment and Social Security - Ministry of Human Capital |
|
Armenia
|
ARM |
Europe |
No |
|
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
ATG |
Americas |
No |
|
|
Australia
|
AUS |
Asia and the Pacific |
No |
|
|
Austria
|
AUT |
Europe |
Yes |
- "Training up to 18" is an interministerial project involving the four Federal Ministries of Labour, Economics, Education, Youth and Social Affairs, with the Federal Ministry of Labour (FML) in charge of implementation. The FML uses labour market policy funds in its competence area of qualification, employment and guidance of young people as well as - in cooperation with the Ministry of Economic Affairs - for the promotion of apprenticeship places in companies.
- Public Employment Service |
|
Azerbaijan
|
AZE |
Europe |
Yes |
• Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of Population of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
• The Unemployment Insurance Fund is a special purpose state financial fund owned by the state, managed by the body (institution) determined by the relevant executive authority and having an independent budget outside the state budget. The Unemployment Insurance Fund allocates funds for the organization of vocational training and additional education, the provision of vocational guidance services, the organization of paid public works, the creation of social enterprises and the implementation of targeted programs, and unemployment insurance payments. At the same time, it finances youth employment programs (projects) through the organization of labor exchanges, vocational training courses, retraining and professional development, and other active employment measures.
∙ The financial resources of the Unemployment Insurance Fund cover:
- Insurance premiums paid in accordance with the procedure established by this Law,
- Revenues from administrative fines imposed for administrative offenses stipulated in the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Republic of Azerbaijan for violation of the requirements of this Law,
- Grants, donations and assistance provided in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan “On Grants”,
- Bank loans,
- Other sources stipulated by law and the relevant executive authority. |
|
Burundi
|
BDI |
Africa |
No |
|
|
Belgium
|
BEL |
Europe |
Yes |
Brussels:
• Minister-President and Minister for Employment of the Brussels-Capital Region;
• Minister for Training and Minister for Social Cohesion of the Cocof ;
• Ministers of Compulsory Education of the Communities ;
• Ministers of Social Promotion Education of the Communities;
• Managing authorities of the ESF and ESF+ programs, mainly
Wallonia region
• The Forem: Intervention scheme for the benefit of young people
Forem 2018.
• Wallonia public employment and training service for the 30,000,000 of the Wallonia Recovery Plan. |
|
Benin
|
BEN |
Africa |
Yes |
• Ministry of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises and Employment Promotion;
• Ministry of Economy and Finance;
• Ministry of Health;
• World Bank;
• Youth Inclusion Project (ProDIJ);
• AZOLI;
• GIZ. |
|
Burkina Faso
|
BFA |
Africa |
Yes |
The Ministry of Sport, Youth and Employment is responsible for implementing the strategy. |
|
Bangladesh
|
BGD |
Asia and the Pacific |
Yes |
Ministry of Planning and Ministry of Finance |
|
Bulgaria
|
BGR |
Europe |
Yes |
The National Employment Action Plan outlines the detailed allocation of state budget funds for active labour market policies, including programs, projects, and measures that support employment and adult learning. It also incorporates operations financed by the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+), specifying both the total and indicative budgets for the respective year. |
|
Bahrain
|
BHR |
Arab States |
No |
|
|
Bahamas
|
BHS |
Americas |
Yes |
|
|
Bosnia and Herzegovina
|
BIH |
Europe |
Yes |
○ Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina:
The Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Policy represents the main institution for coordination of activities with other responsible institutions. Funds for implementation of the Employment strategy will be secured from the budgets of the Federal employment service and cantonal employment services, projects of the World Bank (ESP2) and European Union donor funds.
○ Republika Srpska:
In the Republika Srpska, the Ministry of Labour, War Veterans and Disabled Persons' Protection and Employment Bureau is responsible for the allocation of financial resources. |
|
Belarus
|
BLR |
Europe |
Yes |
- Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus
- Ministry of Labour and Social Protection
- Local executive and administrative authorities |
|
Belize
|
BLZ |
Americas |
No |
|
|
Bolivia, Plurinational State of
|
BOL |
Americas |
Yes |
• Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security - MTEPS
• Ministry of Development Planning - MPD. -MDPyEP
• Ministry of Productive Development and Plural Economy - MDPyEP
• Ministry of Justice and Institutional Transparency - MJTI
• Ministry of the Presidency - MPR
• Ministry of Health and Sports - MSyD
• Ministry of Education - ME
• Plurinational Youth System |
|
Brazil
|
BRA |
Americas |
Yes |
Ministry of Labor and Employment, through the Secretariat of Qualification, Employment and Income and the Secretariat of Solidarity Economy |
|
Barbados
|
BRB |
Americas |
Yes |
- Ministry of Labour and Social Partnership Relations
- Ministry of Youth and Community Empowerment (MYCE)
- Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs |
|
Brunei Darussalam
|
BRN |
Asia and the Pacific |
Yes |
In Brunei Darussalam, as the approach to implementation of the provisions in the strategy comes from different responsible ministries and agencies, these responsible agencies and ministries may have allocated funds within their respective budget to execute the provisions pertaining to them. For example, allocated budget to implement National Youth Policy and Strategy would be under the purview of Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports.
Under the Manpower Planning and Employment Council, funds have been allocated through the Human Resource Development Fund to further invest in the development of its human capital in order to: (i) create and continuously widen talent pool of competent workforce, and (ii) provide opportunities for the local labour force to stay relevant and competitive in the ever-changing world as well as develop future-ready capabilities. |
|
Botswana
|
BWA |
Africa |
Yes |
- Ministry of Youth Empowerment, sport & culture Development (Youth Development Fund, Internship Programme )
- Ministry of Food & security ( Agriculture ) LIMID
- All ministries & government departments (Infrastructure) procurement from youth companies, PPADB Registration, Youth Freelancing , Temporary employees
- Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture Development (MYSC) receives the funds from the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development.
- National Internship Programme
- National Service Programme
- Graduate Volunteer Scheme
- Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation and Tourism – 100 Monuments |
|
Central African Republic
|
CAF |
Africa |
Yes |
The State budget allocated 800,000,000 FCFA to the Ministry for 2016 for the implementation of the youth employment programme.
As part of the implementation of the pilot project on peace building and decent employment creation, the ILO has granted funding of 600,000,000 CFA francs for 2018-2019.
The AfDB has funded up to CFAF 2,299,312,522 the pilot project of the youth promotion strategy implemented by the High Commission for National Pioneer Youth (2018-2020). |
|
Canada
|
CAN |
Americas |
Yes |
Employment and Social Development Canada is the lead for the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy. It is administered in collaboration with 11 other federal departments, including:
• Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada;
• Global Affairs Canada;
• Canadian Heritage;
• Environment and Climate Change Canada;
• Indigenous Services Canada;
• Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada;
• Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada;
• National Research Council;
• Natural Resources Canada;
• Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation;
• Parks Canada.
Each department has its own budget for its programming under the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy. |
|
Switzerland
|
CHE |
Europe |
No |
|
|
Chile
|
CHL |
Americas |
No |
|
|
China
|
CHN |
Asia and the Pacific |
Yes |
Ministry of Finance of the People's Republic of China |
|
Côte d'Ivoire
|
CIV |
Africa |
No |
|
|
Cameroon
|
CMR |
Africa |
Yes |
Financing is provided by the State budget of Cameroon as well as by Technical and Financial Partners (TFPs).
However, the limited mobilisation of financial resources has posed a significant challenge to the effective and efficient implementation of planned activities of the National Action Plan for Youth Employment, Phase 2 (“Plan d’Action National pour l’Emploi des Jeunes – PANEJ 2”) in Cameroon. . |
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
COD |
Africa |
No |
|
|
Congo
|
COG |
Africa |
Yes |
- Ministry of Finance and Economy
- Ministry of Budget, Public Accounts and Public Portfolio |
|
Cook Islands
|
COK |
Asia and the Pacific |
Yes |
The current financial resources are provided by Ministry of internal Affairs under Administered |
|
Colombia
|
COL |
Americas |
No |
|
|
Comoros
|
COM |
Africa |
Yes |
-Ministry of Employment and Labour;
-Job Centre (Maison de l’emploi). |
|
Cabo Verde
|
CPV |
Africa |
Yes |
Ministry of Finance |
|
Costa Rica
|
CRI |
Americas |
Yes |
The policies, plans, programmes and projects have the operational funding of each institution for the fulfilment of the different actions. |
|
Cuba
|
CUB |
Americas |
No |
|
|
Cyprus
|
CYP |
Europe |
Yes |
- Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance
- Ministry of Education, Sports and Youth
- Human Resource Development Authority
- Directorate General Growth, Ministry of Finance - RRF |
|
Czech Republic
|
CZE |
Europe |
Yes |
Financial resources to support youth employment and related measures in the Czech Republic are primarily provided through the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+).
The Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs serves as the Managing Authority for the Operational Programme Employment Plus (2021–2027), which allocates targeted funding to promote employment, social inclusion, and skills development, including specific interventions for young people. |
|
Germany
|
DEU |
Europe |
No |
|
|
Djibouti
|
DJI |
Africa |
Yes |
Ministry of Finance |
|
Dominica
|
DMA |
Americas |
Yes |
- Ministry of Culture, Youth, Sports and Community Development
- Ministry of Environment, Rural Modernization, Kalinago Upliftment and Constituency Empowerment
- Ministry of Labour, Public Service Reform, Social Partnership, Entrepreneurship & Small
Business Development. |
|
Denmark
|
DNK |
Europe |
Yes |
The Ministry of Employment serves as the main coordinating authority and overall budget holder for the Youth Pledge.
While the Ministry oversees the initiative, specific measures are implemented in collaboration with other relevant ministries, including the Ministry of Culture, the Ministry of Children and Education, and the Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing, depending on the thematic focus of each initiative.
In addition, the Ministry of Employment is directly responsible for managing the budget related to the Agreement on More Young People in Leisure Jobs, which supports youth employment through expanded access to part-time work opportunities. |
|
Dominican Republic
|
DOM |
Americas |
Yes |
The Ministry of Labour is the institution responsible for implementing the Priority Results-Oriented Programme (PPOR) for Increasing Employment, which receives annual financial resources to fund employment subsidies and sustain the operations of the National Employment Service (SENAE).
In addition, the Ministry has launched the RDTRABAJA Project, financed by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). This project supports measures to promote the labour market inclusion of more than 16,000 young people, while also strengthening the management and outreach of the National Employment Service across the country. |
|
Algeria
|
DZA |
Africa |
No |
|
|
Ecuador
|
ECU |
Americas |
Yes |
The Ministry of Economy and Finance is responsible for allocating funds to the Ministry of Labour. Furthermore, financing for the implementation of the public investment project “Commitment to Employment” was secured from the Inter-American Development Bank. |
|
Egypt
|
EGY |
Africa |
Yes |
Ministry of Finanace and Ministry of Planning and Economic Development |
|
Eritrea
|
ERI |
Africa |
Yes |
The Government is responsible for the budget to implement the provisions in the Macro policy, and the responsible ministries (MLSW, MOE, MOH, NUEWS, NUEYS ) are the main implementers. |
|
Spain
|
ESP |
Europe |
Yes |
The Administrative Unit of the European Social Fund (UAFSE) is the body of the Ministry of Labour and Social Economy responsible for administering the resources from the European Social Fund in Spain, in the case of the Youth Guarantee Plus 2021-2027 Plan.
In the case of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan, the Ministry of Finance and Public Administration is responsible for administering the allocated funds. |
|
Estonia
|
EST |
Europe |
Yes |
• Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications
• Ministry of Education and Research
• Ministry of Justice
• Ministry of the Interior
• Education and Youth Board
• Social Insurance Board
• Estonian Unemployment Insurance Fund |
|
Ethiopia
|
ETH |
Africa |
No |
|
|
Finland
|
FIN |
Europe |
Yes |
The National Youth Work and Policy Program (VANUPO) collects main actions taken by each government. The programme is prepared for each government. The funding is mainly based on government budget or separate project funding.
The aim of the programme is to improve the conditions young people live and grow in. One of the programme's main goals is to establish the youth policy perspective as part of public sector decision-making. VANUPO will help the effective use of resources from various sectors aimed at improving the conditions in which young people grow and live. |
|
Fiji
|
FJI |
Asia and the Pacific |
Yes |
Ministry of Youth and Sports and Ministry of Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations. |
|
France
|
FRA |
Europe |
Yes |
• Ministry of Labour and Employment
• Ministry of Education and Youth
• Ministry of Higher Education and Research |
|
Gabon
|
GAB |
Africa |
Yes |
With European Union funding:
Support for vocational training and integration (AFIP)
https://eeas.europa.eu/sites/eeas/files/on_2012_022-182.pdf
MINISTRY OF EMPLOYMENT, YOUTH, VOCATIONAL TRAINING, INTEGRATION AND REINTEGRATION, GOVERNMENT SPOKESPERSON
Youth Apprenticeship Contract (CAJ) amounting to 151,599,676 CFA francs
"ONE-Entreprendre" is made up of a Fund whose initial amount is more than 150 million CFA F to which will be monthly subscribed the sum of 3,000,000 CFA F, i.e. 36,000,000 million CFA F per year thanks to the sustainability of the management fee sharing mechanism in the implementation of the CAJ. The "ONE-Entreprendre" fund will be domiciled in a micro-finance institution (EDG) to serve as a guarantee fund facilitating the granting of micro-credits to project leaders. |
|
United Kingdom
|
GBR |
Europe |
Yes |
In Great Britain, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for both the budget and the implementation of the provisions set out in the Get Britain Working White Paper and the DWP Youth Offer.
As announced in the Get Britain Working White Paper (November 2024), the government launched a Youth Guarantee to ensure that all young people aged 18–21 in England have access to employment support, education, or training. This included a commitment of £45 million in funding for 2025/26 to support eight place-based Youth Guarantee trailblazers, delivered in partnership with mayoral authorities.
These trailblazers will design and test integrated youth support models with shared governance, agreed outcomes, and a focus on proactive outreach to ensure no young person is left behind. A robust evaluation and learning process will accompany the initiative.
In Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, the Devolved Governments are responsible for the budget and implementation of youth-related policies and national employment strategies |
|
Georgia
|
GEO |
Europe |
Yes |
• Ministry of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia
• The Skills Agency, Educational and Scientific Infrastructure Development Agency (ESIDA). |
|
Ghana
|
GHA |
Africa |
Yes |
-Youth Employment Agency
-National Youth Authority |
|
Guinea
|
GIN |
Africa |
No |
|
|
Gambia
|
GMB |
Africa |
Yes |
The Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment |
|
Guinea - Bissau
|
GNB |
Africa |
Yes |
State Secretariat for Youth and Employment with funding from UNFPA AND UNDP. |
|
Equatorial Guinea
|
GNQ |
Africa |
No |
|
|
Greece
|
GRC |
Europe |
Yes |
The funding of the National Strategy for Active Labour Market Policies (ALMPs) is based on national and EU resources, including the resources from the Recovery and Resilience Fund, through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan "Greece 2.0".
Responsible Ministries: Labour and Social Affairs, Finance and Development and Investment. |
|
Grenada
|
GRD |
Americas |
No |
|
|
Guatemala
|
GTM |
Americas |
Yes |
The General Directorate of Employment, under the Vice-Ministry of Social Welfare and Employment (MINTRAB), oversees several key programmes to promote youth employment:
• Technical Training for Employment Programme
• My First Job Scholarship Programme, which supports young people aged 18 to 24 in gaining work experience through employment scholarships
• National Programme of Workshop Schools and Employment Workshops
In addition, the Ministry of Education (MINEDUC), through the General Directorate of Educational Expansion (DIGEEX), allocates resources for the implementation of various initiatives supporting vocational training and youth employability. |
|
Guyana
|
GUY |
Americas |
No |
|
|
Honduras
|
HND |
Americas |
No |
|
|
Croatia
|
HRV |
Europe |
Yes |
Activities under the National Plan for Work, Health and Safety at Work, and Employment—implemented by the Ministry of Labour, Pension System, Family and Social Policy and the Croatian Employment Service—are financed through dedicated segments of the state budget. |
|
Haiti
|
HTI |
Americas |
No |
|
|
Hungary
|
HUN |
Europe |
Yes |
The Youth Guarantee Plus (YG+) is co-financed by the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+), under the Economic Development and Innovation Operational Programme Plus and co-financed by the Hungarian Government. |
|
Indonesia
|
IDN |
Asia and the Pacific |
Yes |
The budget allocations aimed at various youth programs are available and spreading across many ministries because youth development is a cross-sector responsibility, and various program targeting the youth can be found in almost all ministries. Here are some ministries that we can identify:
1. Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology
2. Ministry of Religious Affair
3. Ministry of Environment and Forestry
4. Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy
5. Ministry of Communication and Informatics
6. Ministry of Social Affairs
7. Ministry of Industry
8. Ministry of Health
9. Ministry of Agriculture
10. Ministry of Transportation
11. Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries
12. Ministry of Villages, Disadvantaged Regions, and Transmigration
13. Ministry of Youth and Sports Affair
14. Ministry of Female Empowerment and Childe Protection
15. Ministry of Cooperatives and Small & Medium Enterprises
16. Ministry of Manpower
17. Ministry of Internal Affairs
18. Ministry of National Development Planning/National Development Planning Agency
19. Pancasila Ideology Development Agency
20. National Narcotics Agency |
|
India
|
IND |
Asia and the Pacific |
Yes |
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship |
|
Ireland
|
IRL |
Europe |
Yes |
Through the Irish Government Budgetary process, funding has been received by the Department of Social Protection to deliver the Pathways to Work, 2021-2025 strategy. However, due to the cross-Government nature of the strategy and its commitments, the Department of Social Protection does not fund all measures it sets out (e.g. others are funded and delivered by relevant Government Departments, such as the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science). |
|
Iran, Islamic Republic of
|
IRN |
Asia and the Pacific |
No |
|
|
Iraq
|
IRQ |
Arab States |
No |
|
|
Iceland
|
ISL |
Europe |
No |
|
|
Israel
|
ISR |
Europe |
Yes |
Ministry of Economy. |
|
Italy
|
ITA |
Europe |
Yes |
Ministry of education, Ministry of university, Ministry of Labour and Social Policies, Ministry of economics and finance, Ministry of Economic Development, Regions; Anpal
As Managing Authority for the FSE, ANPAL (National Agency for Active Employment Policies) is responsible for the ESF budget.
The public authority responsible for the budget of the GOL programme (NRRP founds) is the Ministry of Labour. ANPAL is responsible for the implementation of the GOL programme. |
|
Jamaica
|
JAM |
Americas |
Yes |
1. HEART NSTA Trust was established by an Act of Parliament April 1982. This (HEART NSTA Trust) statutory organisation, has a budget for leading skills training and employment programmes for working aged individuals including youth at risk. This extends to core skills training and technical training that leads to certification.
2. The Ministry of Education and Youth provides funding for youth related activities which are being implemented through other Agencies.
3. The Jamaica Defence Force has also been allocated financial resources for the Implementation of the provisions In the strategy. |
|
Jordan
|
JOR |
Arab States |
No |
|
|
Japan
|
JPN |
Asia and the Pacific |
Yes |
Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare |
|
Kazakhstan
|
KAZ |
Europe |
No |
|
|
Kenya
|
KEN |
Africa |
Yes |
Ministry of Labour and Social Protection |
|
Kyrgyzstan
|
KGZ |
Europe |
Yes |
• Ministry of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic
• Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic |
|
Cambodia
|
KHM |
Asia and the Pacific |
Yes |
• Ministry of Economic and Finance (MEF)
• Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training (MLVT) |
|
Kiribati
|
KIR |
Asia and the Pacific |
Yes |
The Ministry of Women, Youth, Sport and Social Affairs (MWYSSA) has allocated specific financial resources to support youth through initiatives such as the Youth Loan Scheme, in addition to the Support Fund for Unemployment. These funds aim to enhance youth economic participation and reduce unemployment through access to credit and targeted assistance. |
|
Saint Kitts and Nevis
|
KNA |
Americas |
Yes |
Youth and youth employment is spread across several ministries. Each ministry has a budget for implementation for programmes and activities. |
|
Korea, Republic of
|
KOR |
Asia and the Pacific |
Yes |
The policy measures consist of specific projects carried out by several government ministries, including the Ministry of Employment and Labor and the Ministry of Education, among others. The overall budget for these projects is coordinated and overseen by the Ministry of Economy and Finance. Each ministry responsible for a project manages and executes its allocated budget independently. |
|
Kuwait
|
KWT |
Arab States |
No |
|
|
Lao People's Democratic Republic
|
LAO |
Asia and the Pacific |
Yes |
|
|
Lebanon
|
LBN |
Arab States |
No |
|
|
Liberia
|
LBR |
Africa |
Yes |
- The national budget,
- The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP) |
|
Libya
|
LBY |
Africa |
No |
|
|
Saint Lucia
|
LCA |
Americas |
No |
|
|
Sri Lanka
|
LKA |
Asia and the Pacific |
No |
|
|
Lesotho
|
LSO |
Africa |
No |
|
|
Lithuania
|
LTU |
Europe |
Yes |
The Employment Service under the Ministry of Social Security and Labour and the Agency of Youth Affairs are the main authorities implementing measures to support youth employment and are receiving financial resources to do so, including the implementation of Youth Guarantee.
The Employment service supports youth employment and offers different services on active labour market policy measures for youth.
The Agency of Youth Affairs was responsible for services for young people not in education, employment and trainings. |
|
Luxembourg
|
LUX |
Europe |
Yes |
• Ministry of Education, Children and Youth (MENEJ)
• Ministry of Labour (MT)
• National Employment Agency (ADEM)
• National Agency for Youth Information (ANIJ)
Coordination of Financial Resources: The Ministry of Labour coordinates the implementation of the Youth Guarantee, incorporating input from employer and trade union representatives through structured tripartite meetings and formal consultations with social partners. The Ministry is also responsible for the shared management of the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) in Luxembourg, in collaboration with the European Commission. Under ESF+, funding supports both the Youth Guarantee and the European Child Guarantee, targeting youth inclusion, employment, and equal opportunities. To ensure coherence, all youth-related ESF+ actions are developed in close collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Children and Youth (MENEJ). |
|
Latvia
|
LVA |
Europe |
Yes |
• The State Employment Agency - active labour market policy measures, also specifically targeted at youth.
• The Agency for International Programmes for Youth - measures to support NEETs. |
|
Morocco
|
MAR |
Africa |
Yes |
In Morocco, the Ministry of Economic Inclusion, Small Business, Employment and Skills (MIEPEEC) plays a central role in managing the national employment policy. It is responsible for designing, implementing, and monitoring strategies and programmes aimed at strengthening employment and improving youth employability.
A dedicated special fund supports initiatives promoting youth employment, including training programmes and employability-enhancement measures. Additionally, the Budget Directorate under the Ministry of Economy and Finance is tasked with:
• Developing policy proposals and conducting studies to inform budgetary decisions;
• Preparing and overseeing the implementation of legislative and regulatory texts related to the national budget. |
|
Moldova, Republic of
|
MDA |
Europe |
Yes |
• Ministry of Finance
• External partners |
|
Madagascar
|
MDG |
Africa |
No |
|
|
Maldives, Republic of
|
MDV |
Asia and the Pacific |
No |
|
|
Mexico
|
MEX |
Americas |
Yes |
Ministry of Labour and Social Security |
|
Marshall Islands
|
MHL |
Asia and the Pacific |
Yes |
Republic of the Marshall Islands Division of Labor
Republic of the Marshall Islands National Training Council
Marshall Islands Youth Services Corps, College of the Marshall Islands |
|
North Macedonia
|
MKD |
Europe |
No |
|
|
Mali
|
MLI |
Africa |
No |
|
|
Malta
|
MLT |
Europe |
Yes |
The Youth Guarantee 3.0 has been allocated a dedicated budget, with more than 50% of the funding focused on empowering youth through targeted employment, training, and support measures. |
|
Myanmar
|
MMR |
Asia and the Pacific |
No |
|
|
Montenegro
|
MNE |
Europe |
No |
|
|
Mongolia
|
MNG |
Asia and the Pacific |
No |
|
|
Mozambique
|
MOZ |
Africa |
Yes |
State Secretariat for Youth and Employment - SEJE |
|
Mauritania
|
MRT |
Africa |
Yes |
A national employment fund has been established and is managed by the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Employment, Sports, and Civic Service. |
|
Mauritius
|
MUS |
Africa |
Yes |
Ministry of Finance |
|
Malawi
|
MWI |
Africa |
Yes |
Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs |
|
Malaysia
|
MYS |
Asia and the Pacific |
Yes |
- Ministry of Finance (MoF)
- Ministry of Human Resources (MoHR)
- Ministry of Economy (KE) |
|
Namibia
|
NAM |
Africa |
No |
|
|
Niger
|
NER |
Africa |
No |
|
|
Nigeria
|
NGA |
Africa |
Yes |
1. Federal Ministry of Youth Development for the Implementation of National Youth Policy and NIYEAP
2. Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment for the Implementation of the National Employment Policy
3. Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning as the agency of government responsible for all budgetary plannings.
4. All other Ministries, Departments and Agencies of Government assigned specific roles in the policies and strategy document. |
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Nicaragua
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NIC |
Americas |
Yes |
Ministry of Finance and Public Credit |
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Netherlands
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NLD |
Europe |
Yes |
• Ministry of Education, Culture and Science
• Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment |
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Norway
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NOR |
Europe |
Yes |
During the covid-19 pandemic, already ongoing initiatives targeting young people were considerably strengthened, both under the responsibility of the labour market authority, the health authority and the field of education, with the aim of facilitating education and employment. |
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Nepal
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NPL |
Asia and the Pacific |
Yes |
• Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Security
• The World Bank |
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New Zealand
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NZL |
Asia and the Pacific |
Yes |
The actions in the Employment Action Plan are funded through lead agencies' baseline budgets. Agencies leading actions pertaining to youth are:
• Ministry of Social Development
• Tertiary Education Commission
• Ministry of Education
• Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment |
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Oman
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OMN |
Arab States |
No |
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Pakistan
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PAK |
Asia and the Pacific |
Yes |
Implementation of different parts of the program are allocated to different agencies at federal and province level. The "Youth Employment Program" is a digital skills platform that connects youth in all provinces with the digital skills needed to help them get jobs, gigs, and other paid work using the Internet.
Brief details are available at :
https://kamyabjawan.gov.pk/kjhome/Yes
https://kamyabjawan.gov.pk/kjhome/SFA
https://kamyabjawan.gov.pk/kjhome/KJIL
https://kamyabjawan.gov.pk/kjhome/KJM |
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Panama
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PAN |
Americas |
Yes |
• The My First Job Programme is financed through the General State Budget.
• Funding for the Department of Socio-Economic Integration of Persons with Disabilities is included in the Ministry of Labour and Workforce Development’s annual investment budget.
• The Vocational Guidance and Employment Programme is also financed through the General State Budget. |
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Peru
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PER |
Americas |
Yes |
National Employment Programme "Productive Youth". |
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Philippines
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PHL |
Asia and the Pacific |
Yes |
Financial resources for youth employment programs in The Philippines are primarily allocated and managed by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) through the General Appropriations Act (GAA). Specific details include:
• Government Internship Program (GIP) and Special Program for the Employment of Students (SPES): Funding is allocated annually through the GAA by the DBM, while the actual implementation is carried out by the respective concerned agencies.
• JobsStart Philippines (JSP) and Comprehensive Drivers’ Skills Program (CDSP): Both programs receive their funding through allocations made by the DBM under the GAA.
• Future Tech Jobs Awareness and Access (FTJAA): Although there is no dedicated budget allocated specifically to the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) for FTJAA implementation, funding for capacity building, development, and dissemination of information, education, and communication (IEC) materials is sourced from other related DOLE programs.
• This funding framework ensures that while budget allocation is centralized through the DBM, program implementation and management are decentralized to the relevant agencies to optimize efficiency and effectiveness. |
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Palau
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PLW |
Asia and the Pacific |
No |
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Papua New Guinea
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PNG |
Asia and the Pacific |
No |
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Poland
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POL |
Europe |
Yes |
Ministry of Funds and Regional Development |
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Portugal
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PRT |
Europe |
Yes |
Portugal mobilizes a range of financial resources to support youth employment policies and initiatives. These include:
• European Structural and Investment Funds, such as POISE (Operational Programme for Social Inclusion and Employment), POCH (Operational Programme for Human Capital), and REACT-EU;
• National funding through the Ministry of Labour, Solidarity and Social Security, particularly via the Institute of Employment and Professional Training (IEFP, I.P.);
• Support from the Ministry of Education, in alignment with skills development and training measures;
• Funding from the Ministry of Youth and Administrative Modernisation, channelled through the Portuguese Institute for Sport and Youth;
• In the Autonomous Region of Madeira, the Institute for Employment of Madeira (IEM, I.P.-RAM) is responsible for implementing the Youth Guarantee and managing initiatives co-financed under POISE. For the upcoming programming period, implementation will continue under the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+)." |
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Paraguay
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PRY |
Americas |
No |
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Occupied Territories
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PSE |
Arab States |
Yes |
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Qatar
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QAT |
Arab States |
Yes |
Ministry of Finance |
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Romania
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ROU |
Europe |
Yes |
The financing required to achieve the objectives outlined in the National Youth Strategy 2024-2027 and the activities specified under these objectives in the corresponding Action Plan are supplied by each governmental institution that has responsibilities in achieving the goals.
The Ministry of Labour, Family, Youth and Social Solidarity is the main government authority responsible for the implementation, coordination and monitoring of the national Youth Strategy |
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Russian Federation
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RUS |
Europe |
No |
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Rwanda
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RWA |
Africa |
Yes |
Ministry of Public Service and Labour through its collaboration with the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning |
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Saudi Arabia
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SAU |
Arab States |
Yes |
More than one government entity is responsible for implementing the Employment Plans and relevant youth initiatives, including the Saudi Ministry of Finance. |
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Serbia
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SCG |
Europe |
Yes |
Ministry in Finance |
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Sudan
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SDN |
Africa |
No |
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Senegal
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SEN |
Africa |
Yes |
Ministry of Finance and Budget |
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Singapore
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SGP |
Asia and the Pacific |
Yes |
Ministry of Culture, Community & Youth (MCCY)
Ministry of Manpower (MOM)
National Youth Council (NYC) |
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Solomon Islands
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SLB |
Asia and the Pacific |
No |
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Sierra Leone
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SLE |
Africa |
No |
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El Salvador
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SLV |
Americas |
Yes |
The Government of El Salvador, through the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare, reports that the implementation of the My First Job Programme (Mi Primer Trabajo) has been made possible with the support of the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), the International Labour Organization (ILO), and World Vision, which is responsible for implementation. These organisations have jointly secured funding for apprenticeship contracts with the aim of promoting decent work through this modality.
Each programme participant receives the national minimum wage for a period of five months. UNHCR covers the first three salary payments, while the host company is responsible for the remaining two. In addition, UNHCR finances social security healthcare coverage for the entire five-month period. |
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San Marino
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SMR |
Europe |
No |
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Somalia
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SOM |
Africa |
No |
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South Sudan
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SSD |
Africa |
Yes |
Ministry of Labour |
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Sao Tome and Principe
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STP |
Africa |
No |
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Suriname
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SUR |
Americas |
Yes |
The Ministry of Labour, Employment Opportunity and Youth Affairs |
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Slovakia
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SVK |
Europe |
No |
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Slovenia
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SVN |
Europe |
Yes |
For the Guidelines for implementing active employment policy measures, the responsible ministry is Ministry of Labour, Family, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities.
For Youth Guarantee measures, the following ministries are resposable:
- Ministry of Labour, Family, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities,
- Ministry of Education
- Ministry of Higer Education, Science and Innovation
- Ministry of Economy, Tourism and Sport
- Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food
- Ministry of Culture. |
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Sweden
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SWE |
Europe |
Yes |
The Government allocated funding for the fiscal year 2022 to the Swedish Agency for Youth and Civil Society (MUCF) for coordinating with other government agencies in providing support to actors on regional and local levels, - primarily municipalities - working with young people not in Education, Employment, or Training (NEET). |
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Eswatini
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SWZ |
Africa |
No |
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Seychelles
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SYC |
Africa |
Yes |
National Budget is allocated annually for implementation of National Policies and Strategies. |
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Syrian Arab Republic
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SYR |
Arab States |
No |
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Chad
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TCD |
Africa |
Yes |
Ministry of Youth and Sports through the National Office for Youth and Sports (ONAJES) |
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Togo
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TGO |
Africa |
No |
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Thailand
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THA |
Asia and the Pacific |
Yes |
All related ministries are allocated the budget from Budget Bureau, the Prime Minister’s Office to implement the provisions in the strategy. |
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Tajikistan
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TJK |
Europe |
Yes |
Financed from the republican budget and by the development partners |
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Turkmenistan
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TKM |
Europe |
No |
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Timor-Leste
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TLS |
Asia and the Pacific |
Yes |
Secretariat for National Employment Strategy |
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Tonga
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TON |
Asia and the Pacific |
Yes |
Ministry of Internal Affairs. |
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Trinidad and Tobago
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TTO |
Americas |
Yes |
Ministry of Youth Development and National Service |
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Tunisia
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TUN |
Africa |
Yes |
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Türkiye
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TUR |
Europe |
Yes |
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Tuvalu
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TUV |
Asia and the Pacific |
No |
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Tanzania, United Republic of
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TZA |
Africa |
No |
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Uganda
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UGA |
Africa |
No |
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Ukraine
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UKR |
Europe |
No |
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Uruguay
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URY |
Americas |
Yes |
Funding from the National Institute of Employment and Vocational Training (INEFOP) and the Social Security Bank (BPS). |
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United States
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USA |
Americas |
No |
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Uzbekistan
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UZB |
Europe |
Yes |
-Youth Union of Uzbekistan
-Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan
-Ministry of the Economy of the Republic of Uzbekistan
-Ministry of Employment and Labor Relations of the Republic of Uzbekistan
-Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Uzbekistan
-Ministry of Innovative Development of the Republic of Uzbekistan
-Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan
-Commodity Exchange of the Republic of Tajikistan |
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
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VCT |
Americas |
Yes |
• Ministry of Finance
• Ministry of Education |
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Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
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VEN |
Americas |
Yes |
The financing strategies are determined through the annual approval of projects submitted by various public sector bodies. These projects align with directives issued by the Presidency of the Republic and are channelled via the Ministry of Popular Power for Planning. These directives establish priorities based on social categories, which are reflected in strategic projects linked to the Social Vice Presidencies. They also set sectoral priorities, serving as key inputs for the Programmatic Agenda of each sector. The projects are designed to meet targets within the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and are considered national strategic priorities when it comes to approval. |
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Viet Nam
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VNM |
Asia and the Pacific |
Yes |
Ministry of Finance in collaboration with relevant Ministries submit the budget for implementation of the tasks, projects on youth development, submitting to competent authorities for consideration, as stipulated by the State Budget Law. |
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Vanuatu
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VUT |
Asia and the Pacific |
Yes |
Ministry of Youth Development & Sports |
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Samoa
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WSM |
Asia and the Pacific |
No |
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Yemen
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YEM |
Arab States |
Yes |
- Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation
- Ministry of Finance |
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South Africa
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ZAF |
Africa |
Yes |
Department of Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD), and the National Treasury. |
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Zambia
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ZMB |
Africa |
Yes |
Ministry of Finance and National Development |
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Zimbabwe
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ZWE |
Africa |
Yes |
Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training |