fed up with youth participation?
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Howard Williamson from Glamorgan University on the empty mantra that youth participation has become, how this could change and why meaningful participation is relevant -- more info on http://www.youthpolicy.org/participation/TRANSCRIPT
Howard WilliamsonProfessor of European Youth Policy
University of GlamorganWales, UK
My background
“I’m fed up with youth participation”
“No, I’m not really”
Some final thoughts Democratic and categorical representation More diverse platforms for engagement
Harnessing new technologies
Emphasising inter-dependency in decision-making The challenge and ‘costs’ of reach Information, preparation and support The ‘adult’ young and the ‘young’ young
Different voices, understandings and expectations
Simplicity versus sophistication