WBYL has commissioned a mapping of youth policies in WB6 and identification of existing support gaps in the financing of youth actions in the Western Balkans. Through this mapping, the project has commenced the work on establishing informal mechanism of donor coordination in the area of youth in the Western Balkans.
MAPPING OF YOUTH POLICIES AND IDENTIFICATION OF EXISTING SUPPORT AND GAPS IN FINANCING OF YOUTH ACTIONS IN THE WESTERN BALKANS - COMPARATIVE REPORT
18 JANUARY 2024 | REPORT
This comparative report on youth policies, funding, participation, and donor programs in the Western Balkans (WB) is based on desk and empirical research conducted between August and November 2023. It includes a mapping of donor programs in the region and utilizes individual economy reports to assess the current state of youth, identify support gaps, and analyze youth involvement in decision-making. Guided by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), the report aims to inform the implementation of the Western Balkans Youth Lab, offering insights for public administrations, donors, youth councils, and umbrella organizations. It highlights challenges such as the lack of consistent youth-focused statistical data and variations in age range definitions (15-24; 15-29; 15-30) among institutions in the region.
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MAPPING OF YOUTH POLICIES AND IDENTIFICATION OF EXISTING SUPPORT AND GAPS IN FINANCING OF YOUTH ACTIONS IN THE WESTERN BALKANS - ALBANIA REPORT
18 JANUARY 2024 | REPORT
This report conducts a thorough examination of the existing youth policies in Albania, placing its analysis within the broader context of mapping youth policies and uncovering support and financing gaps in the Western Balkans. Drawing on the findings of the initial report from 2020, the various sections of this report will pinpoint current support and financing deficiencies in youth initiatives, examine youth involvement in decision-making processes through the highlighting of best practices, offer recommendations, and present a mapping of donor programs in the youth sector. In doing so, it provides valuable insights into emerging developments in the field.
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MAPPING OF YOUTH POLICIES AND IDENTIFICATION OF EXISTING SUPPORT AND GAPS IN FINANCING OF YOUTH ACTIONS IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
18 JANUARY 2024 | REPORT
This report presents a comprehensive analysis of youth policy, programs, and mechanisms in Bosnia and Herzegovina, combining desk research and empirical investigations, including interviews with key stakeholders. An updated version of the 2020 publication, the report aims to evaluate the current youth policy framework, programs, and mechanisms for youth participation. It identifies support mechanisms and financing deficiencies, utilizing examination and analysis of policy papers, laws, strategies, and government documents, along with statistics from various sources and recent publications by local and international organizations. The empirical investigation involved comprehensive interviews with local and economy-level institutions and organizations, contributing valuable insights into the youth sector in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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MAPPING OF YOUTH POLICIES AND IDENTIFICATION OF EXISTING SUPPORT AND GAPS IN FINANCING OF YOUTH ACTIONS IN THE WESTERN BALKANS - KOSOVO* REPORT
18 JANUARY 2024 | REPORT
This report offers a thorough analysis of the current youth policy landscape in Kosovo*, exploring existing support structures, financial gaps in youth initiatives, and the enduring impact of the pandemic on youth policies. It also investigates youth participation in decision-making processes and outlines donor programs targeting the youth demographic. The research methodology employs a dual approach: desk research involves a detailed examination of the legal framework, encompassing laws and strategies, as well as a review of domestic and international reports on youth issues in Kosovo*. Meanwhile, empirical research includes interviews with key stakeholders such as central and local public officials, representatives of civil society organizations, and members of the international donor community.
*This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244/1999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence.
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MAPPING OF YOUTH POLICIES AND IDENTIFICATION OF EXISTING SUPPORT AND GAPS IN FINANCING OF YOUTH ACTIONS IN THE WESTERN BALKANS - MONTENEGRO REPORT
18 JANUARY 2024 | REPORT
This comprehensive analysis serves as the report for Montenegro within the broader context of mapping youth policies and identifying support and financing gaps in the Western Balkans. As a vital and dynamic segment Montenegro’s youth population plays a crucial role in shaping its social, economic, and cultural landscape. To address the challenges and opportunities faced by Montenegro’s youth, this report explores key aspects of youth policies, funding mechanisms, participation, and donor interventions.
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MAPPING OF YOUTH POLICIES AND IDENTIFICATION OF EXISTING SUPPORT AND GAPS IN FINANCING OF YOUTH ACTIONS IN THE WESTERN BALKANS - NORTH MACEDONIA REPORT
18 JANUARY 2024 | REPORT
This report comprehensively reviews the existing framework for youth policy, programs, and mechanisms for youth participation in North Macedonia. It also highlights support and financial gaps in youth initiatives. Prepared through desk research and in-depth interviews with stakeholders in the youth sector, including public administrations and youth civil society organizations, the research involves examining legislation, economy strategies, action plans, and youth programs. Statistical data from various sources and recent reports from local and international organizations contribute to the understanding of the youth sector in North Macedonia. In-depth interviews were conducted with representatives from entities such as the Government, Assembly of North Macedonia, Agency for Youth and Sport (AYS), civil society organizations like the Youth Council of North Macedonia (NYCM), and the Union for Youth Work.
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MAPPING OF YOUTH POLICIES AND IDENTIFICATION OF EXISTING SUPPORT AND GAPS IN FINANCING OF YOUTH ACTIONS IN THE WESTERN BALKANS - SERBIA REPORT
18 JANUARY 2024 | REPORT
This report provides an overview of the current state of youth policies in Serbia, tracking their trajectory from 2020 to 2023. It assesses available support, identifies financing gaps in youth initiatives, and maps donor programs in the youth sector. The report also delves into the analysis of youth participation in decision-making processes, spotlighting successful approaches and offering recommendations. Developed through desk research, which included an analysis of laws, regulations, national strategies, and programs, as well as the examination of statistics and recent reports from various sources, the report also incorporates empirical research involving 14 interviews with representatives from institutions, youth-led organizations, youth-oriented organizations and their associations, and the donor community.
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Mapping of Youth Policies and Identification of Existing Support and Gaps in Financing of Youth Actions in the Western Balkans
11 JANUARY 2021 | REPORT
This report provides a comparative analysis of the youth policies, funding mechanisms, participation, and donor interventions in the area of youth in the Western Balkans six economies (WB6). In addition, the comparative report outlines a mapping of donor programs in the area of youth across the region and provides a brief overview of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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