62. In their effort.s !o pronote the fnternational youth year, nanynon-governmental organizations have used their rarge lnformation systems, theirnetworks of regional and national affiliates. and their various dther establishedchanne:.s of connunication eith youth. fn conjunction r.,ith this process, severalnon-governmenla I organizat.ions bave established task forces and $orking groups toestablisb and inplement specific programes in the context of participatj.on, developrnent and peace. Non-governnen tal organizations have coneributedaubstanliarLy to the groning body of knowledg€ on tbe global situation of youth andthey have played an equally iftportant role in the disaemination of thisinformation. There is much evidehce of a variety of studies on diverse subjects such as unemployment, the social silualion of students, disability, family rrelfare,educational reforn, and counselling. There have al€o freouently been actionprogranmes that hare grown out of such studies. Many non-governmen ta I and studentorganizations have organized various regional meetings, seninars and conferencesenphagizing the objectives, straEegiea and progrannes of the year. rn terns ofactual activltles' the variety is so enormous that they cannot be effectieelyde€cribed in the present report. Hoeeeer, as ind icat.eal above, these actiuilies areBubsuned in the annex and other sectiong of this report. 63. Concrete sugqestlons from hon-governnen ta I organizations have sornetimes takenthe forn of constructive critigues of Ehe preparatrons and observance of thernternational Youth Year. This has indeed b€en an lnportan! conponent of theongolng dialogue Lhat rnakes co-operatlon possible. ttany suggestions fron varlousnon-governmenta I organizations have thus been incorporated into the preparationsand pl€nning for the year, and it. is desirable that this process continue afeer1985. rn vielu of this, and of the preriminary asseasment thae lhiB report t.rles toprovide' aone of the najor elements of the non-governmental organization critiqueof the Year should be noted. 6/ Briefly, these have hinged upon the assertions the
**Analysis**
The text discusses the efforts of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to promote the International Youth Year, focusing on their contributions to the global understanding of youth issues, their involvement in planning and implementing programs, and their suggestions for improvement. The text highlights the diversity of topics addressed, including education, employment, social issues, and more. Given the emphasis on youth and their development, it is likely that the text falls under categories related to human development and youth issues.

**Category**
Education, Employment, Humanitarian aid and relief