Asia Pacific Youth Exchange 2020

In January 2020, ESCAP hosted, co-organized and co-led the Asia Pacific Youth Exchange (APYE) 2020.

Asia Pacific Youth Exchange (APYE) is a regional youth programme, which responds to the global need of actively engaging youth in localized Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) initiatives. By working with multiple stakeholders in local communities and in decision-making processes, selected youth delegates are given a unique opportunity to learn and hone the skills necessary to participate in SDGs-related activities. Founded in 2016, and is currently established in 3 countries including South Korea, The Philippines and Thailand, with more than 1500 APYE alumnus from over 25 countries.