Abstract
here is increased recognition that effective youth programming requires a Positive Youth Development approach that is multi-dimensional and intentional in terms of utilizing interventions that take into account age-appropriateness; socio-ecological considerations for youth, their families, and the local system; and that address the integrated needs of young people, rather than single-sector solutions. Addressing the complexity of this 3-dimensional integrated approach is key to putting into practice the findings of the Systematic Review of Positive Youth Development in Low- and Middle-Income Countries and helping develop thriving, resilient youth. The manuscript draws from recent USAID youth activities and research on the impact of youth engagement on development outcomes to provide a framework for new design considerations.
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McCabe, Michael
(2021)
"How the Rubik’s Cube Helps Explain the Evolving
Approach to Effective Youth Development,"
Journal of Youth Development: Vol. 16:
Iss.
2, Article 20.
DOI: 10.5195/jyd.2021.1113
Available at:
https://open.clemson.edu/jyd/vol16/iss2/20
