RELAZIONE DELLA SESSIONE DI STUDIO "CLIMBING THE LADDER – CAPACITING YOUTH LEADERS TO FACILITATE YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN THE DECISION-MAKING PROCESSES AT A LEVEL"

Sessione di studio “Climbing the ladder – Capacitating youth leaders to facilitate youth participation in the decision-making process at the local level”  è stato organizzato da Rete DYPALL e il Assembly of European Regions (AER), in cooperation with the Dipartimento della Gioventù del Consiglio d'Europa. The activity took place in the European Youth Centre in Strasbourg (France) between 24th – 29th April 2022, and it brought together 25 youth leaders from 22 different countries.

The aim of the study session was to provide a learning space to engage and equip youth delegates, youth workers, representatives of local youth councils, and similar participation structures with practical knowledge and skills to foster meaningful youth participation at the local level all around Europe. During this study session, participants were able to share the opportunities and threats of the COVID-19 pandemic in the youth-participation field and examine existing good practices and tools for fostering their participation at the local level.

Today we share the Report from the study session “Climbing the ladder – Capacitating youth leaders to facilitate youth participation in the decision-making process at the local level” che fornisce al lettore una panoramica generale degli sviluppi della sessione e aiuta a comprendere le conclusioni e le esperienze condivise dai partecipanti.

The report presents the different parts of the session such as:

• motivation, objectives, programme, the profile of participants
• learning process shaped by the expectations of the participants
• theories and methodologies applied, such as RMSOS’ model COVID related, analysis of the key roles in the youth field, the ladder of youth participation, and the advocacy cycle
• specific activities in order to develop outreach strategy, networking, and possible follow-up opportunities
• conclusive evaluation with the insight of the participants and the outcomes of the session.