Starting a YPAG is similar to starting a non-governmental organization, or NGO. For an effective and sustainable operation, a strong organizational structure with a clear objective must be developed from the start. The following ten steps will guide the development of a YPAG:
- Define objective
- Establish a steering committee
- Research demand for a YPAG
- Develop proposal and apply for funding
- Identify coordinator
- Approach stakeholders and establish a network
- Recruitment
- Plan meetings
- Ground rules
- Review activities