The discussion on Governance and Leadership will be centered on the policy priority areas as set out in the Ghana National Youth Policy:

• The cardinal principle of this policy will be to mainstream gender in all youth development approaches and interventions. Mainstreaming gender will mean providing equitable conditions for both the male and female. It also means ensuring that all youth programmes are gender sensitive and that all gender - related discriminatory practices are discouraged.
• Good governance and civic responsibility are basic ingredients for national development. The key principles of good governance include transparency, accountability, and protection of rights under the rule of law, empowering vulnerable groups, as well as enhancing decentralization and access to information.
• Peace and security are essential prerequisites for development. Civil strife and conflicts threaten good governance and nation building. Government in collaboration with other stakeholders will promote active youth participation in conflict prevention, resolution and in peace building.
• Networking and partnership have been identified as a strategic option for building synergy among the youth groups. The need for networking stems from the fact that international youth - oriented organizations have began the process of youth networks and partnerships to enable the youth all over the world to exchange ideas and experiences that will enhance their development.
• Mentoring is a powerful personal development and empowerment tool. There is therefore the need to have mentoring in our youth development programmes.