Badaro, Boulevard Sami Solh, Al Labban Bldg., 6th floor
Beirut 1102
Lebanon
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Youth Economic Forum has an elected steering Committee of 5 members (president, vice president, treasurer, secretary and accountant). Currently the staff members are 4 (program coordinator, program assistant, policy researcher and communication officer). The Youth Economic Forum has members, interns and volunteers.
• Act as a platform for economic dialogue among youth, policymakers and experts from various backgrounds (political and nonpolitical) • Raise recommendations and suggestions to the pertinent policymakers and stakeholders • Empower forum members through knowledge sharing in a relation to policy processes related to public finance , public budgeting and socio-economic issues • Facilitate access to forum members to government training , conferences and research opportunities • Facilitate access to public sector activities and relevant information • Raise awareness of youth on the economic policymaking process and pertinent economic policy issues
• Organize economic roundtables among youth, policymakers and experts from various backgrounds (political and nonpolitical). • Hold regular brainstorming and consultation sessions with relevant policymakers • Issue policy briefs and policy initiatives • Train and coach youth groups to policy design and policymaking mechanisms.
After 5 years of successful development of its mandate and mission, the YEF wishes to widen the framework of its focus, from Lebanon to other Mediterranean countries, through partnerships and contacts with relevant organizations and youth clubs, which mandate and aims are close to that of the YEF. How can you contribute to the Network in your country? The YEF is an established NGO specialized in debating socioeconomic issues and in transmitting the complex notion of public policies to youth groups, students and young professionals. Acting as a platform of dialogue, debate and research, the YEF can offer a perfect stage for the members of the network to gather and carry out interesting exchanges and discussions.
After 5 years of successful development of its mandate and mission, the YEF wishes to widen the framework of its focus, from Lebanon to other Mediterranean countries, through partnerships and contacts with relevant organizations and youth clubs, which mandate and aims are close to that of the YEF.