PM chairs discussion on youth engagement in public administration

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan chaired a meeting to discuss issues related to engaging young people in public administration.

Minister of Justice Srbuhi Galyan presented details of successful programs implemented by the Ministry of Justice to engage young people in public administration and promote the development of volunteer and internship programs, the Prime Minister’s Office said in a press release.

In this context, she spoke about initiatives such as “Become a Volunteer,” “Young People Debate,” “Summer School of Law” and others.

Galyan noted that these initiatives aim to enhance the role of young people in the public sector, unlock their potential and develop their skills.

The need to expand these initiatives to other government agencies and make them part of a system-wide approach was also emphasized.

The meeting also featured a discussion on opportunities to develop volunteer and internship programs and establish effective mechanisms for engaging young people in public administration. In this regard, the importance of introducing a sustainable and well-regulated system that would motivate young people to actively contribute to the development of their communities and the country was highlighted.

Prime Minister Pashinyan stressed that internships and volunteer programs provide young people with a good opportunity to become involved in public administration, adding that systemic solutions and regulations are needed to develop these mechanisms. In this regard, the Prime Minister issued relevant instructions.