text: prograflnes i establishnent of a Youth fnfornatlon and Counselllng Centret construction of a youth hostelt environmental and afforestation programnes t leadership trainingt and fornulation of a National Youth Policy. Afler 1985, the progranme calls for follow-up on che youth policy, the evaluation of existing progrannes, and emphasizing skill developrenl and incone-oriented programmes. on I January 1985, tbe King of Nepal delivered a nessage !o the nation supporting tshe ideals of the Year. New zealani: the National Youth Council has been designated by the Governnent of New Zealand as the Nati.onal Co-ordioating Conmittee and lead agency in the voluntary sector for the fnternational Youth Year, In addition, the Covefnment has establighed a sub-cornmittee to act as liaison between the Conmlttee and governnent departments. The rErk of the Comnittee for the Year concentrates on Che establishnent of regional groups which are responsible for fYY-relaced events in their areat a liaison offlcer provides support to these regional groups. The covernor General of New zealand is involved ln promotional activlties for lhe Year. Actlvities in Ne$ Zealand to publicize youth issues and young people include: a nacional Poster Design Competltlon (August 1984) t National Song Conpetltion (January 1985) r Youth Drama Festival (May 1985)r Youtb and Ernployment conference (August 1985) and the 5th world Young Farners conqress (Novenber 1985). Poutama is the name of Nen zealandrs regularly published paper about the Year. The title of this paper is taken fron a llaori waLl panel design, in which the steps of the poutama represent achievenent, learning and developnent. Poutana is disEributed to every secondary school, Eertiary institute, city council, service club and youtb organization in the counEry.A/40/7oL Engl ish Page 39 Pakistan: a National Co-ordinating Conmittee sas cteated in Paki6tan in 1983 and is composed of lhe Minist.ry of Youth Affairs, inctuding representaEives of senior
analysis: The text appears to focus on initiatives and programs related to youth development, including education, leadership training, and community involvement. The emphasis on environmental and afforestation programs suggests a connection to natural resources and environment. The mention of employment and income-oriented programs also hints at a link to employment and economic development.