Meaningful Inclusion of Youth: A Promising Future

The report, 'Meaningful Inclusion of Youth: A Promising Future' was prepared by the Youth Sounding Board for EU International Partnerships between October and December 2021, based on their consultations in the context of the Youth Action Plan in EU external action that will be published in autumn 2022.

In this report, young people from around the world voice their opinions, share thoughts about the challenges they face and discuss their solutions and efforts to make a difference.

The information presented is the consolidated result of comprehensive consultations with youth, youth-led organisations and youth-focused organisations, as well as subject-matter experts from over 50 countries.

Through key informant interviews, focus group discussions and online survey forms available in at least six different languages, the Youth Sounding Board was able to connect with young people and come up with a list of issues most relevant to youth.

The report aims to provide a comprehensive, though non-exhaustive, narrative of the shared struggles. It proposes solutions that are not only effective, but that are also gathered directly from the affected sectors.