EESC’s study Structured and Meaningful Youth Participation in Policy and Decision-Making Processes This study explores effective practices for youth participation in policy and decision-making processes, providing a comprehensive overview of what youth participation means and its key characteristics. The aim of the study is to provide recommendations for mainstreaming structured and meaningful youth participation within the EESC and other EU institutions, in line with the EU Youth… Continue reading EESC’s study Structured and Meaningful Youth Participation in Policy and Decision-Making Processes
CL-YE Models and Mechanisms of Youth Engagement This publication examines diverse models and mechanisms of youth engagement across Europe, with the goal of raising awareness about the importance of involving young people in decision-making processes at the EU, regional, and local levels, while highlighting the need for meaningful participation.
Local Youth Councils – Analysis of Policy and Mechanisms The publication titled “Local Youth Councils – Analysis of Policy and Mechanisms” explores the role and effectiveness of Local Youth Councils (LYCs) in enhancing youth participation in decision-making processes across Europe. It compares the impact of LYCs in Estonia, Lithuania, Norway, and Portugal, analyzing their structures, challenges, and successes. The study provides recommendations and resources… Continue reading Local Youth Councils – Analysis of Policy and Mechanisms
Good practices of participation of youngsters with a migrant background and young migrants This publication is a collection of good practices to help municipalities and organisations deepen their knowledge on how to implement inclusive, quality practices that improve the participation of young migrants and young people with migrant backgrounds at the local level.
Local Youth Councils – Mapping Practices Local Youth Councils (LYC) have two main dimensions: one is pedagogical, and the other is civic and democratic. These structures are often the first contact with more formal democratic means for many youngsters. This project aims to strengthen young people’s democratic participation at the local and regional levels by improving existing LYC’ processes and practices.… Continue reading Local Youth Councils – Mapping Practices
Digital Participation Tools for youth engagement in local governance Digital tools can be used to support the already existing structures and processes of youth participation or incentivize e-participation in online environments or a combination of both that can be complementary. Therefore, a European consortium led by DYPALL Network has decided to conduct this Study on digital participation tools for youth engagement in local governance… Continue reading Digital Participation Tools for youth engagement in local governance
Guidelines for Using Digital Games and Gamification in Youth Work This publication aims to provide youth workers with methods and tools to use digital games or tools to gamify their working methods. It will shed some light on existing educational games and gamification practices from different countries, present easy-to-use tools to gamify learning experiences and highlight key challenges and significant benefits of using this method… Continue reading Guidelines for Using Digital Games and Gamification in Youth Work
Coworking spaces for social innovation – Study on good practices The publication presents 19 carefully selected practices mapped among coworking spaces from 9 countries with a focus on youth participation and entrepreneurship, boosting social entrepreneurship and positively impacting local communities.
Mapping best practices of youth friendly cities Based on extensive research on existing labels of youth friendly cities and good practices in different dimensions, this publications presents various solutions and examples to improve youth friendliness of a city, while voiding obstacles and possible risks.
New forms of youth political participation Statistical survey The survey, conducted by the EU-Council of Europe Youth Partnership, explores the evolving landscape of youth political participation. This report offers key insights into the preferences and engagement patterns of young people across Council of Europe member states. It comprises three sections, covering research methodology, findings on topics like information access and political involvement, and… Continue reading New forms of youth political participation Statistical survey