In
order to achieve the above aims, the AYC principal objectives are as follows:
1.
Strengthen youth networks at all levels in Asia and thereby
promote regional identity through the exchange and dissemination of
information, which include but not limited to:
a. Enhancing communications channels, promoting youth exchange
programmes,
b. Participating in and supporting of events promoting youth
development and gathering, and;
b. Disseminating
appropriate youth information to member organizations.
2. Encourage and strengthen national
youth councils in Asia by:
a.
Assisting
countries to establish national youth organizations,
b.
Cooperating
to develop existing national youth councils,
c.
Supporting
the development of youth policies and
d.
Promoting
training programmes among young people in the region.
3.
Promote
the interest and development of Asian youth by:
a. Facilitating the organisation of
appropriate training programmes,
b. Providing a representative voice for
Asian youth,
c. Formulating positions on important
issues affecting Asian youth, and,
d. Providing
encouragement and incentives such as Asian Youth Awards for individuals and
organizations.
4. Identify and secure
available resources to support the AYC and National Youth Councils in Asian
nations.
5. Cooperate with
governments to advance the development of Asian Youth.
