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Episode Synopsis
This episode explores the evolving concepts of youth mainstreaming and youth perspective(s). Researchers Marco Kovačič and Tomaž Deželan emphasize that youth are not a homogeneous group, so it's essential to consider plural perspectives. The podcast contrasts these terms with traditional ones like youth participation, showing how the new concepts better address policy integration. Case studies from Austria, Germany, and Croatia highlight varied national and local approaches. International organizations like the UN, OECD, and OSCE are also engaging in youth mainstreaming, though coordination among them remains limited. The episode concludes with the following recommendations: ensure political mandates, build coordination infrastructure, and create meaningful mechanisms for youth input in policy processes.Hosts: Dariusz Grzemny and Tanya Basarab (EU-Council of Europe Youth Partnership)Links:Youth Mainstreaming: the international perspective, by Tomaž Deželan, Slađana Petković and Marti Taru (2025)Learning from national and local approaches to youth mainstreaming and the use of youth perspective in policy making across Europe by Dan Moxon, Marko Kovačić and Veronica Ștefan (2025)
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