title: Programs and policies that promote positive youth development and prevent risky behaviors: an international perspective.
abstract: This chapter provides an international perspective on the promotion of positive development and the prevention of risky behavior among youth. We discuss some of the specific challenges that youth face in low- and middle-income countries and identify six key evidence-based policies and programs that aim to promote positive youth development and prevent risky behavior. We also propose a set of practical recommendations for policymakers and other stakeholders on how to develop and implement an effective youth portfolio in the context of limited financial resources.
authors.affiliation: International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, The World Bank, Washington, D.C., USA.
authors.forename: Sophie
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Naudeau
authors.forename: Wendy
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Cunningham
authors.forename: Mattias K A
authors.initials: MK
authors.lastname: Lundberg
authors.forename: Linda
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: McGinnis
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior; D041923:Adolescent Development; D002648:Child; D003906:Developing Countries; D015438:Health Behavior; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000379:methods* / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D007391:International Cooperation; D038622:Internationality / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D009313:National Health Programs / Q000191:economics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration*; D016487:Parenting; D010553:Personality Development; D016730:Program Development; D015397:Program Evaluation; D011640:Public Policy; D034121:Reproductive Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration; D012309:Risk-Taking; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D014480:United Nations; D014481:United States