Youth Development Administration
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教育部青年發展署 | |
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| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 8 January 8, 1966 |
| Jurisdiction |
 Republic of China |
| Headquarters |
Taipei City 25°02′32″N 121°31′10″E / 25.04222°N 121.51944°E |
| Agency executive | Lo Ching-Shui, Director-General[1] |
| Parent agency | Ministry of Education |
| Website | www.yda.gov.tw |
Youth Development Administration
The Youth Development Administration (YDA; Chinese: 青年發展署; pinyin: Qīngnián Fāzhǎn Shŭ) is a branch of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of China with a responsibility for youth affairs in Taiwan.
History
It was established on January 8, 1966 as the National Youth Commission (NYC; Chinese: 青輔會; pinyin: Qīngfǔ Huì) under the Executive Yuan until January 1, 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.