The Governments of Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, and Uganda are addressing the Youth's needs by enacting youth policies to support the growth and inclusion of young people. The workshop “Assessing National Youth Policies in Africa” brought together representatives from these countries, as well as the UNDP, UNFPA, and the African Union Commission, to share and evaluate youth policies and related programs. The meeting also served to strengthen the commitment to the African Youth Charter and promote related activities for the Year of African Youth in 2008.