The Youth Forum takes place prior to the Third International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and aims to contribute to its dialogue. The Forum will discuss opportunities for young people from SIDS, including partnerships to generate decent work opportunities for youth, engagement of civil society and the private sector in the development process, and sustainable energy needs. The Youth Forum theme is ‘SIDS TALAVOU for Sustainable Development' (Towards a Legacy of Achievement, Versatility, Opportunity through partnership and Unity). Participants will reflect on successful approaches to young people's education, employment and entrepreneurship, and identify what support and guidance is needed to maintain existing partnerships and promote new ones. The one-day forum is preceded by a welcome ceremony and networking event from 6.30-9.30 pm on 27 August.  

date: 28 August 2014  
venue: To’oa Salamasina Hall, Sogi, Apia  
location: Apia, Tuamasaga, Samoa  
www: http://www.sids2014.org/index.php?menu=1568
 http://www.sids2014.org/content/documents/326PRECONFERENCE%20YOUTH%20FORUM%20PROGRAM%2011%20FINAL%20COPY%20AS%20AT%2013TH%20JUNE%202014.pdf