been created in Ice1and, conposed of the SEate YouEh Councili represenEaCives of local governnents, Local youth clubs. schools, churches, nedia. political parCies and the national sports federation. The Cornnietee is mandated Eo co-ordinate activities for the Year in lceland. Ireland: the National Comnittee for the Internalional, Youth Year is an 18 nember body consisling of representatives of irish youth organizations, qovernmenE departnents, lrade unions, employer and educat.ion inEerests and a chairperson appointed by the Governnent. An Advisory Council - idhich has a larger rnenbership and grealer cross-section of individuaL inlerests than Ehe Comnittee - serves as aA/40/7O1 Engl ish Page 47 valuable source of infornation. advice and support to Che Connittee in fulfilling its tasks. Connuni ty-based planning and activities forn the basis of initiatives for the Year in Ireland, As a result of the eork of Che ConnitEee and tbe co-operation of agencies and organizat.ions throughout the country, an extensive programrp of events for th€ Year has been conpiled. Tbe covernnent has taken steps to establish a National AHard Scheme for young people to be inuroduced during the Year. The award, knoen as "The Presidentrs Award", rilL be the nation's highest recognition of achievement, initiative and comnunt ty service by young people- A Youth Enployment Agency, funded by a I per cent levlr on the incones of all workers, has been established by the covernment to naintain, develop and expand iniEiatives for the training and enploylEnt of young people. The covernnEnt is also currently draf t.ing a national youth policy, based on tshe findings and reconnendations of the National YouEh Pol-icy Connittee. for publicati.on during the Year. Israel: the Israel National CorDmittee for the Internalional youth y€ar is responsible for the Preparation and co-ordination of national activities for the Year in Israel. It is composed of represenlaEives of the Ministries of Education
**Analysis**
The text appears to be focused on the organization and implementation of activities and initiatives related to youth development, community service, and employment. It mentions the establishment of a National Youth Committee, the creation of a Youth Employment Agency, and the drafting of a national youth policy. These efforts seem to be aimed at promoting the well-being and development of young people in the country.

**Category**
Education, Employment