Summary : A considerable number of young people continue to live in poverty and are unable to adequately meet their basic needs for education, clothing, shelter and health care. Today, more than ever, the problem on rural youth’s lack of access to education and training opportunities has attracted much attention in most governments in Asia and the Pacific Region. Enabling opportunities for the rural youth are being provided to help them cope with the technological changes and the future trends where their involvement would be necessary. This report is based on three case studies undertaken in Japan, Philippines and Thailand from which “best practices” relating to education and training of youth can be learnt for wider sharing.