Structured and meaningful youth participation in policy and decision-making processes : mapping local, national, EU and international good practices study

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 European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) and other EU institutions, in line with the EU Youth Strategy and the UN Youth Strategy, and based on good practices at local, national, EU, and international levels.