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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, because of lack of employment, lack of marketable and employable skills, the youth suffer the brunt of poverty in this country. As a Government, we have been trying to address the issue of poverty since Independence. However, it is still a major problem and we have come up with issues within Vision 2030 to address poverty. The fact that we have recognized the problems facing the youth shows that we have not properly mainstreamed youth issues in our economic development and budget process. We have recognized them but issues to do with the youth have not got adequate funding to enable them move forward. I am happy to note that part of the functions of the Council to be created by this Bill include nomination of youth to be represented in decision making organs. I hope with the new Constitution, we will have youth nominated to this House to represent issues of the youth. If we leave them to compete with others, they are unlikely to come to this Parliament. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, the other issue is the funding of youth initiatives. I mentioned earlier that we need adequate funds to fund youth initiatives in order to enable our youth take care of themselves. We are saying that by 2030, this country will be competitive and people will be enjoying good quality life. I hope, since it is 21 years from now, those who are youthful like Mrs. Shabesh here, will enjoy that good life. It is important that Members support---"
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