Sindh decides to establish forum to connect youth with employment,  private sector

KARACHI, Jul 17 (APP): The Sindh government has decided to establish a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Forum to connect youth with employment, skills development, and the private sector.

This decision was made during an important meeting chaired by Sindh Secretary for Sports and Youth Affairs, Munawar Ali Mahesar, with a delegation from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) at a private hotel here on Friday.

The meeting was attended by UNFPA representatives Golden Melillo, Zahra Jabeen, Renuka Swamy, as well as officials from various public and private institutions, development partners, and other stakeholders.

Director of Sports Asad Ishaq, Deputy Director Habibullah, Assistant Directors Muiz Hussain, Rizwan Mallah, and other officers were also present. The participants held detailed discussions on the establishment of the PPP Forum for youth development and empowerment.

Secretary Mahesar stated that the purpose of the forum is to create effective and sustainable collaboration between the government, private sector, educational institutions, industries, development partners, and civil society.

This will enable joint initiatives for employment, skills, entrepreneurship, sports, social inclusion, and access to modern technology for the youth of Sindh.

He added that the forum will also promote policymaking aligned with youth needs, private investment, and institutional cooperation. A detailed briefing was given on the performance of the Department of Sports and Youth Affairs, ongoing projects, youth centers, and future programs.

The participants agreed on a joint strategy for the economic, social, and welfare development of youth and expressed their commitment to further expand cooperation with the department.

They also assured technical support, training, and skills development from the private sector to activate youth centers across Sindh.

Secretary Mahesar emphasized that providing merit-based employment opportunities to youth in Sindh’s industries is a pressing need, and industrialists must give proper representation to the province’s talented youth. He stressed that all stakeholders must work together for a brighter future for educated youth.

He further said that the Department of Sports and Youth Affairs is taking practical steps to provide opportunities in sports, positive activities, skills, and leadership.

It was agreed that through this forum, strong collaboration between the public and private sectors will create new opportunities for youth development, employment, and empowerment in Sindh.