Youth Development Administration
Taiwanese governmental body
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The Youth Development Administration (YDA; Chinese: 青年發展署;Bopomofo :ㄋㄧㄢˊ ㄈㄚ ㄓㄢˇ ㄕㄨˇ) is a branch of the Ministry of Education of Taiwan with a responsibility for youth affairs.
Formed8 January 1966
JurisdictionTaiwan
HeadquartersTaipei City
25°02′32″N 121°31′10″E
25°02′32″N 121°31′10″E
Agency executive
- Lo Ching-Shui, Director-General[1]
| 教育部青年發展署 | |
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| Formed | 8 January 1966 |
| Jurisdiction | Taiwan |
| Headquarters | Taipei City 25°02′32″N 121°31′10″E |
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| Parent agency | Ministry of Education |
| Website | www.yda.gov.tw |
History
It was established on 28 January 1966 as the National Youth Commission (NYC; Chinese: 青輔會; pinyin: Qīngfǔ Huì) under the Executive Yuan until 1 January 2013 when it was put under the administration of the Ministry of Education as a result of the reorganization of the Executive Yuan and renamed to Youth Development Administration.[2]
Organizational structure
- Planning and Career Consultant Division
- Public Participation Division
- International and Experiential Learning Division
- Secretariat
- Personnel Office
- Civil Service Ethics Office
- Accounting Office
Transportation
The YDA office building is accessible within walking distance North East from NTU Hospital Station of the Taipei Metro.
