Escolar Documentos
Profissional Documentos
Cultura Documentos
1. Purpose
The Discussion Program intends to encourage the Participating Youths (PYs) (1) to deepen
their understanding of the current situation of the various fields in each country; as well as
(2-a) to promote mutual understanding; (2-b) to improve the PYs’ skills in exchanging views
with other participants; and, (2-c) to enhance their abilities in presenting their own ideas in
public, through a free-flowing and active exchange of opinions.
Meanwhile, the Post-Program Session intends to utilize the results of the Discussion Program
and encourage the PYs’ active participation in social activities after the SSEAYP.
2. Theme
(1) Common Theme
The common theme for the Discussion Program and the Post-Program Session in SSEAYP
2009 shall be:
“Youth Participation in Social Activities”
The youth, as young leaders, are expected to play an important role in the
revitalization and prosperity of their societies. This Discussion Program/
Post-Program Session will provide an opportunity for the PYs to reflect on the
importance of their participation in social activities by understanding the current
situation in each country and discussing possible activities in various fields. Their
active participation in social activities after the SSEAYP is highly encouraged.
3. Proceedings
(1) General
The PYs shall be divided into eight (8) discussion groups according to their preferred
group themes prior to embarkation. Everyone shall join the group discussions onboard
according to their final group theme assignments. Each group discussion shall be
administered by a Facilitator. The results of the discussions shall be presented by each
¾ Facilitators will arrive in Japan on October 30, and disembark from the ship in
Singapore on November 25.
¾ OBSC representatives will embark on the ship in Brunei Darussalam on December 10,
and depart from Japan on December 20.
(2) Environment
Discuss what we can do to develop environmentally friendly and sustainable society.