Strategic Outcome Goal Two: Enhanced enabling environment that promotes youth development in all sectors of South African Society comprises of the Key Performance Area: Policy and Research Development. The Policy Research Development KPA aims to develop a body of knowledge and best practice in the youth development sector to inform and influence policy development, planning and implementation. The key objectives of Policy and Research development are: . To create and produce information and knowledge for better youth development planning and decision making. . To provide access to information and create awareness of youth development programmes . To lobby key stakeholders to support and implement youth development programmes . To create a platform for youth to participate and benefit from democratic processes and promote social cohesion . To mobilize and leverage financial resources from third parties