EUlectionplay: Engagement of young people on European level

The project “EulectionPlay: Gamification of public participation of young people: from local government to EU elections” aims to promote participatory democracy by encouraging young people’s involvement in shaping both local and European Union democracy. This is achieved through gamification and non-formal education approach. As part of this project, seven workshops were conducted with young people… Continue reading EUlectionplay: Engagement of young people on European level

Study on models of youth participation in decision-making processes at the local level

We are proud to present the first publication of our Study on models of youth participation in decision-making processes at the local level. The publication was a result of the study, which is conducted by YP Lab, a resource and mobility centre within DYPALL Network with the focus on research development and capacity building in… Continue reading Study on models of youth participation in decision-making processes at the local level

Sharing Participation Practices at Local Level: March is Young in Portimão

Periodic Column on #goodpractices at #locallevel from DYPALL Partners. The Municipality of Portimão is organizing “Young March – Março Jovem” a yearly event dating back 19 years, when the month of March becomes all about youth. For a full month, the Municipality and its partners create and dedicate spaces for young people to explore different… Continue reading Sharing Participation Practices at Local Level: March is Young in Portimão

Sharing Participation Practices at Local Level: 3 Good Practices

Budgeting made by You(th) Estarreja Municipality in Portugal through its Participative Youth Municipal Budget comprises a civil participation process, that stems from Estarreja Youth Municipal Council, in which consultation of youngsters aged 12 to 30 (residents, students, workers, association members, etc.) with the aim of defining the priorities for local investments. This consultation process gives young people the opportunity to… Continue reading Sharing Participation Practices at Local Level: 3 Good Practices

Visiting local Youth Councils in Macedonia

“Our goal is not just to implement projects, or only support NGOs in their activities. It is to be together in policy creation, deciding together what to do and how” Emir Coric, Coordinator of the Youth Office of the Municipality of Centar (Macedonia)   Visiting Local Youth Councils Local Youth Participation in Macedonia The Steering Group arrived to… Continue reading Visiting local Youth Councils in Macedonia