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DYPALL Network

European platform of civil society organisations, local authorities and research institutions focusing on youth participation in decision-making processes at the local level. We stand for active and meaningful involvement of young people in local democracies through cooperation with local authorities and we provide the space and the resources for capacity building and exchange of good practices among our members.

YP Lab is a resource and mobility centre within DYPALL Network with a focus on research development and capacity building in the field of local youth participation.

Vision

We strive for a society in which local democracies are built jointly by young people and decision-makers in an inclusive, participatory and meaningful way.

Mission

DYPALL Network stands for the creation of effective and sustainable involvement of youth in decision-making with local authorities through the development of strategies and building structures and relations of trust between actors.

Our Values & Principles

01

Democratic
values

02

Respect for
diversity

03

Complementarity between public & private sector

04

Shared
decisions

05

Equal
opportunities

06

Sustainability

Objectives

  • Develop structures and mechanisms for youth participation in decision-making at local level
  • Identify best pratices and introduce innovative approaches in public governance in cooperation with local authotiries and civil society organizations active in the field of youth
  • Foster youth engagement and inclusiveness in participatory democratic processes
  • Build capacity and provide technical assistance on various areas and processes like policy making, advocacy, structured dialogue, co-management, and more
  • Mainstream youth policies at local and regional level

What we do?

Capacity building

We offer mobility opportunities for municipality representatives, youth workers and youth leaders with the aim of building their capacity for effective engagement of young people in local policy and decision-making.

Research and Innovation

We produce innovative resources, guidelines and educational publications in the field of youth engagement in local governance. We collaborate with research institutions and various stakeholders to collect data and document best practices of youth participation in local decision-making.

Consultancy

Our consultancy service offers tailor-made support to municipalities in developing sustainable involvement of youth in decision-making processes such as youth policy design or establishing structures for youth participation at the local level.

Priorities 2022-2024

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