The report discusses the implementation by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) of the concrete program of measures and activities proposed by the Regional Plan of Action for Latin America and the Caribbean for the International Youth Year. The central objectives of the Plan are to create greater awareness concerning the situation of young people, recognizing their rights and expectations, promoting policies and programs relating to youth in the framework of integrated development, stimulating active participation of youth, and promoting ideals of peace, respect, and understanding. The report summarizes ECLAC's activities in six sections: (1) "Background: the legislative context of the International Youth Year"; (2) "National Studies"; (3)"Technical Meetings and Seminars," which include events organized by ECLAC and contributions by ECLAC to other seminars; (4) "Methodologies for the study of youth"; (5) "Some priority issues," which include youth and culture, youth and education, and the young woman; and (6) "Other activities," which include studies and publications, special events, technical assistance missions, and plans for future meetings. (TRS)