Govt. is budgeting $ 90M toward an innovation program for Youth
Kaieteur News- In its effort to give young people the opportunity to create innovative solutions to address issues and challenges in the country, the Government has budgeted $ 90 million to expand the Guyana Youth Innovation Program (YIPoG).
This was announced on Friday by the Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Ashni Singh, as he presents the 2021 national budget.
The YIPoG which provides grants to young people across the country, is a program that provides young people with opportunities to access and unlock innovative, creative, energetic and bold talent in a low carbon economy.
Senior Minister in the President’s Office with responsibility for Finance, Ashni Singh.
During his presentation to the National Assembly, Dr. Singh that a step taken on her return to her job, re-established the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, bringing her values, objectives and programs back from being placed on a from the previous government.
In addition, Dr. Singh said his government will also continue to generate opportunities for young people to participate in the national job and development market. In this regard, $ 820 million has been allocated to the Youth Entrepreneurship and Apprenticeship Program which will provide training and salaries to Community Support Officers from 213 hinterland villages. He added that this will create employment opportunities and generate income for young people in the development of their communities.
The Minister further mentioned that the government wants to establish a National Job Bank and Labor Exchange that will improve access to employment opportunities for jobseekers, including the young.
The Minister also said that the President has established a Youth Advisory Council which, he said, will “be at the heart of the policy-making process.” According to Dr. Singh the Council is due to be implemented soon.