Young people are a global priority.
Young people will be half the population by the year 2000. They will either threaten or contribute to the global economy and global security now and in the future. The goal for young people must go beyond survival to development and involvement. It is in their and our interests to ensure an adequate standard of living and protect them from economic, sexual, emotional, and physical harm or exploitation. But global productivity and security will hinge on developing their full potential and engaging them not only as beneficiaries, but as participants and problem-solvers.