Youth constitute significant Nepalese population, both quantitatively and qualitatively. Youth are not just leaders of tomorrow; they are also partner of today and are agents of development and change. Any country can benefit tremendously if the talents and energy of the youths could be utilized in the state building process and development programs. It is also very important to build capacity of youth, make them responsible and use their energy and skills in the development and peacebuilding efforts of the country.

We need effective strategies to help youth overcome their challenges; make right choices, protect them from exploitation and neglect, and ensure their involvement in all spheres of the society and overall development of the nation. In the current transition youth involvement is compulsory to transform the conflict and establish sustainable peace in the country. Youth in Peace and Development Partnership is thus a step towards the mainstreaming of youth of this nation within national focus as not only the beneficiary but also a key partner in development and planning. This program also contributes to the national objective of "providing youths will opportunities to develop their capacity and talents to make them participate in the rebuilding and social economic transformation of the country".