Podobied N. National policy dealing with social problems of young people in Ukraine

This thesis suggests conceptual principles of improvement of mechanisms of public administration used in solving social problems of young people, and particular measures aimed at introduction thereof, developed based on the results of a comprehensive analysis of both national and international experience. The thesis also suggests a definition of the concept of "the national policy dealing with social problems of young people" as a component of the national youth policy, which is deemed to be targeted activities of public authorities, local self-governing authorities and non-governmental organizations and includes a complex of areas and methods of government activities, management decisions, means and mechanisms aiming at solving problems of the youth's, creating conditions and opportunities for successful socialization and effective personal fulfilment of young people, ensuring their competiveness and capacity building for the benefits of Ukraine. The most significant social problems faced by the young include the issues of part-time employment and employment in general, unequal educational opportunities, housing, young family issues, problems with developing a healthy lifestyle.