UNDP Nepal's Guiding Principles on Youth Mainstreaming and Participation is guided by UNDP Nepal's National Youth Strategy 2018-2022 and UN Framework for Responding to the Socio-Economic Impacts of COVID-19 in Nepal.

This document helps to lead the programmes and strategies to ensure youth’s engagement not only as beneficiaries but also as partners and agents of change for good governance, economic prosperity, climate action, and beyond. Participation, Policy, Partnership, Leadership, and Competence are the five key guiding principles that will help youth mainstreaming and participation in UNDP Nepal's interventions in partnership with like-minded institutions and stakeholders.