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  • May 04, 2024
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SINGAPOREAN YOUTH RANK FIRST IN THE GLOBAL INDEX ON DEVELOPMENT

Why in the news?

Singapore leads the global youth development survey, topping 182 nations, showcasing its commitment to empowering young citizens.

source:springer

Key Insights from the Survey:

  • Youth development remains a priority, with over 60% of Commonwealth member-states’ populations under 30 years old.
  • The Youth Development Index (YDI) tracks progress across 27 indicators, offering vital data for policymakers.
  • India saw the highest improvement in a 12-year period, increasing by around 8.0%.India’s global rank is
  • Singapore secures the top spot with an overall YDI score of 0.868, followed by South Korea, Brunei, and Malaysia.
  • Among Asian member-states of the Commonwealth, Singapore was followed by Brunei and Malaysia, which came in second and third, respectively.
About the Youth Development Index (YDI) Index:

  • The Global Youth Development Index (YDI) measures progress in 181 countries.
  • Published by Commonwealth Secretariat and Institute for Economics and Peacelaunch 2023 report.
  • Includes 49 Commonwealth countries.
  • Focuses on youth aged 15-29.
  • Five main domains:education, health, employment, civic, and political participation.
  • YDI score ranges from 0 to 1.

The index is calculated based on six main domains:

  • Education
  • Equality and Inclusion
  • Employment and Opportunity
  • Health and Wellbeing
  • Peace and Security
  • Political and Civic Participation

Note: India holds the global rank of 121 in The Global Youth Development Index (YDI)

Source: https://www.todayonline.com/news/singapore-tops-world-ranking-youth-development-2415966#:~:text=SINGAPORE%20%E2%80%94%20Singapore%20tops%20the%20world,as%20political%20and%20civic%20participation.