Youth Policy In Greece

Author : Sladjana Petkovic,Howard Williamson
Publisher : Council of Europe
Page : 86 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2015-06-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789287181589

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Youth policy in Greece by Sladjana Petkovic,Howard Williamson Pdf

Greece is the 20th country to have had its youth policy reviewed by an international review team appointed by the Council of Europe. The financial crisis and resulting high unemployment rate, especially among young people, was the major concern encountered by the review team. Although the crisis has compelled Greece to engage in profound fiscal reform and address many of its structural weaknesses, this has not been matched by labour market activation policies and other youth policy measures needed to reverse the mood of despondency and stem the tide of emigration of young people. This international review focused in particular on two aspects of youth transitions: the transition from the education system to the labour market; and the related issue of military service and conscription, which is an integral part of life for young men in Greece. The review team also considered characteristics of the public administration, which dwells on bureaucratic compliance and has limited scope and licence for fostering initiative and creativity, despite incessant rhetoric about the need for “entrepreneurship”. The review team advocates the establishment of more creative and innovative mechanisms to free the entrepreneurial and participative spirit not only of young people in Greece, but also of its regional and local administrations, youth organisations and local youth councils, in order for them to provide timely and purposeful intervention, opportunity and support according to local need and circumstances.

Author : Nikos Nyfoudis
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2007-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781427622938

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Can European Youth Policy be Related to the Europeanization of Young People? Case Study by Nikos Nyfoudis Pdf

Author : Daniel Menschaert,Council of Europe,Council of Europe. Directorate of Youth and Sport
Publisher : Council of Europe
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2007-01-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9287160481

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Youth Policy in Cyprus by Daniel Menschaert,Council of Europe,Council of Europe. Directorate of Youth and Sport Pdf

This publication is part of a series of reviews of national youth policies carried out by the Council of Europe, in collaboration with researchers, non-governmental youth organisations and governmental agencies responsible for the development and implementation of youth policy. The review comprises of a national report produced by the individual country, together with a critical analysis of national policy and practice undertaken by a team of international experts in the subject. This report focuses on national youth policies and programmes in Cyprus.

Author : Stefania Kalogeraki,Maria Kousis
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2022-10-22
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783031099052

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Youth Political Participation in Greece: A Multiple Methods Perspective by Stefania Kalogeraki,Maria Kousis Pdf

The overarching aim of this edited volume is to investigate different modes, patterns and determinants of youth political participation in Greece, since the economic crisis, by incorporating a variety of quantitative and qualitative methods. The chapters examine different forms of youth political participation, from institutionalized (such as voting, or membership in political parties) to non-institutionalized (such as signing petitions, protesting through demonstrations or occupations, and political consumerism). Moreover, the chapters shed light on diverse aspects of youth political participation, such as the interlinkages between occupational precarity and political behaviour, the spatial portrait of youth political engagement in rural, suburban and urban Greek contexts, the engendered aspects of political involvement, the pivotal role of protest events in youth political socialization and in mobilization in contentious political actions, the different impacts of priming inequality on youth’s political beliefs, depending on different modes of thinking, as well as the key features of youth-related and youth-led (non-state) organisations operating in Greece. The aforementioned aspects are examined at the micro, meso or/and macro level through distinct methodological approaches including panel survey, experimental survey, biographical interviews, in-depth interviews and action organization analysis, carried out in the context of the EURYKA (European Commission) project.

Author : Howard Williamson
Publisher : Council of Europe
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2017-07-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789287184955

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Looking to the future by Howard Williamson Pdf

Substantive issues, methodological lessons, support measures and youth policy standards: a reflection on the “third seven” Council of Europe international reviews of national youth policy The Council of Europe’s 21 international reviews of national youth policy have, over 20 years, produced a significant body of knowledge and a respected, innovative methodology. They have considerably enhanced the understanding and the development of “youth policy” throughout Europe. Following the first seven international reviews, a synthesis report was produced that endeavoured to construct a framework for understanding youth policy. A similar synthesis exercise took place after a further seven international reviews, reflecting both on the evolving process of carrying out the reviews and on new themes and issues for youth policy that had not emerged within the initial framework. This book, the third concerned with supporting young people in Europe, is a synthesis of the last seven international reviews, coupled with an overview of the learning that has accrued from all 21 international reviews. It draws together some of the conclusions and challenges that have emerged over two decades and considers some lessons for the future, not least alternative models of engagement in the youth field between the Council of Europe and its member states.

Author : Tanya Basarab,Zara Lavchyan,Ajša Hadžibegović
Publisher : Council of Europe
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2023-10-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789287193469

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T-Kit 15 - Participatory youth policy by Tanya Basarab,Zara Lavchyan,Ajša Hadžibegović Pdf

Empower youth, transform policies: From concept to action Participatory youth policy implies that young people are involved in policy making at all stages, from inception to implementation, monitoring and evaluation. The main feature of participatory youth policy is a mobilised effort to promote co-creation of youth policy with young people and to include strengths and talents from the field, making sure that youth olicy is built on democratic principles, support for solidarity, inclusion, equality, openness and outreach. Across Europe, meaningful youth participation in dialogue and mutually respectful work in policy implementation are understood to be prerequisites for effective and efficient policy making. Knowledge, understanding and commitment to knowledgebased participatory youth policy has increased exponentially following the publication by the EU–Council of Europe Youth Partnership of About time! A reference manual for youth policy from a European perspective in 2021. This T-Kit complements the manual and provides educational support for building youth sector capacity for participatory policy making. The knowledge developed in the sector over the past few decades, on which this T-Kit is based, will benefit youth leaders, workers, trainers and organisations advocating participatory structures, especially at local and national levels. Youth policy makers will be able to launch participatory processes by using the activities contained in this T-Kit. Organisations and experts developing training and development strategies on youth policy may find the T-Kit to be a useful resource. It is structured to enable users to find a wide range of resources in one place for successful educational processes on participatory youth policy. The T-Kit provides conceptual, methodological and educational frameworks and offers a set of educational activities and a toolbox to help address the themes of participatory youth policy making, enabling its users to learn, grow and importantly – to engage.

Author : Hanjo Schild,Nuala Connolly,Francine Labadie,Jan Vanhee,Howard Williamson
Publisher : Council of Europe
Page : 446 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2017-11-13
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789287185471

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Thinking seriously about youth work by Hanjo Schild,Nuala Connolly,Francine Labadie,Jan Vanhee,Howard Williamson Pdf

If we consider the 50 states having ratified the European Cultural Convention of the Council of Europe or the member states of the European Union, the multiple and divergent nature of the realities, theories, concepts and strategies underlying the expression “youth work” becomes evident. Across Europe, youth work takes place in circumstances presenting enormous differences with regard to opportunities, support, structures, recognition and realities, and how it performs reflects the social, cultural, political and economic context, and the value systems in which it is undertaken. By analysing theories and concepts of youth work and by providing insight from various perspectives and geographical and professional backgrounds, the authors hope to further contribute to finding common ground for – and thus assure the quality of – youth work in general. Presenting its purified and essential concept is not the objective here. The focus rather is on describing how to “provide opportunities for all young people to shape their own futures”, as Peter Lauritzen described the fundamental mission of youth work. The best way to do this remains an open question. This Youth Knowledge book tries to find some answers and strives to communicate the strengths, capacities and impact of youth work to those within the youth sector and those beyond, to those familiar with its concepts and those new to this field, all the while sharing practices and insights and encouraging further reflection.

Author : Nikolaos Zahariadis
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2016-09-28
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781784715922

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Handbook of Public Policy Agenda Setting by Nikolaos Zahariadis Pdf

Setting the agenda on agenda setting, this Handbook explores how and why private matters become public issues and occasionally government priorities. It provides a comprehensive overview and analysis of the perspectives, individuals, and institutions involved in setting the government’s agenda at subnational, national, and international levels. Drawing on contributions from leading academics across the world, this Handbook is split into five distinct parts. Part one sets public policy agenda setting in its historical context, devoting chapters to more in-depth studies of the main individual scholars and their works. Part two offers an extensive examination of the theoretical development, whilst part three provides a comprehensive look at the various institutional dimensions. Part four reviews the literature on sub-national, national and international governance levels. Finally, part five offers innovative coverage on agenda setting during crises.

Author : Gary Pollock,Jessica Ozan,Haridhan Goswami,Gwyther Rees,Anita Stasulane
Publisher : Springer
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2018-05-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783319760636

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Measuring Youth Well-being by Gary Pollock,Jessica Ozan,Haridhan Goswami,Gwyther Rees,Anita Stasulane Pdf

This volume presents key findings from the EU funded Measuring Youth Well-being (MYWeB) project which assessed the feasibility of a European Longitudinal Study for Children and Young People (ELSCYP). It draws on the original empirical data from a panel of experts in the field of child well-being as well as field experiences from a number of European countries. MYWeB explored strategies and methodological challenges for involving children and young people in well-being research in order to fight poverty and social exclusion. It does so by evaluating different options to measure the well-being of children and young people across Europe using a child centric approach. Written by experts researching children and young people from a variety of disciplinary backgrounds in the areas of sociology, psychology, political science, education, philosophy, economics, social policy, and evaluation.

Author : Jagannathan, Radha
Publisher : Policy Press
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2021-07-26
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781529200119

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The Growing Challenge of Youth Unemployment in Europe and America by Jagannathan, Radha Pdf

Much of the literature that addresses youth unemployment has been framed within an economic paradigm and much less attention has been focused on the role played by country-specific value orientations in structuring economic activity. Drawing on extensive fieldwork research and the work of experts in Europe and the United States, this book provides a culturally nuanced analysis of key issues relating to youth unemployment. Examining the causes and consequences of youth unemployment, it explores ways forward to promote economic self-sufficiency. This pioneering work offers invaluable tailored policy solutions to tackle one of today’s most important socioeconomic issues.

Author : Gordon Blakely
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2005-07-19
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781134956661

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Youth Policy by Gordon Blakely Pdf

Youth Policy explains how the Council of Europe and the EC have developed their policies for youth, guides the reader through current programmes and discusses proposals affecting the immediate future.

Author : Ramya Sundaram,Ulrich Hoerning,Natasha de Andrade Falcão,Natalia Millán,Carla Tokman,Michele Zini
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2015-07-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781464805424

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Portraits of Labor Market Exclusion by Ramya Sundaram,Ulrich Hoerning,Natasha de Andrade Falcão,Natalia Millán,Carla Tokman,Michele Zini Pdf

Portraits of Labor Market Exclusion presents "profiles" or "portraits" of individuals who have limited labor-market attachment. It is widely accepted that those with limited attachment to the labor market are a highly heterogeneous group (including, for instance, recent job losers, long-term unemployed, school leavers with no labor-market experience, those close to retirement age, or people with caring responsibilities), and that understanding their circumstances and potential barriers is an essential prerequisite for designing and implementing a tailored and effective mix of policy support and incentives. The report takes a comprehensive view, focusing on both the labor market attachment of a country's out-of-work population and the social assistance package and poverty profile of the same segment of the population. In essence, the report looks at individuals through the lenses of both poverty/welfare status and labor market indicators, and, in doing so, the portraits helps move the dialogue from a purely labor market-centric view to a broader dialogue that includes social policy as a whole. This is an important shift; for instance, social protection programs, such as family benefits and maternity benefits, and broader social policy issues such as retirement ages, often have a great impact on who remains inactive. Specifically, the report presents portraits of the out-of-work population of six countries (Bulgaria, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Lithuania and Romania) in terms of distance from the labor market, human capital, and labor supply conditions, as well as demographic conditions. The analysis relies on the European Union Statistics of Income and Living Conditions (EU-SILC) surveys for the years 2007 to 2011. Latent class analysis methodology allows multidimensional profiling of the out-of-work population, and identifies classes or groups of out-of-work individuals that are as homogeneous as possible within each class according to a set of observable characteristics, and as distant as possible between classes. Consequently, this analysis provide a much richer glimpse of the very different barriers to labor market integration that these various groups experience, considerably augmenting the limited amount of information contained in traditional descriptive statistics.

Author : Finn Yrjar Denstad,Robert Thomson,Abdeslam Badre
Publisher : Council of Europe
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2016-10-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789287183897

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Youth policy manual for Arab countries by Finn Yrjar Denstad,Robert Thomson,Abdeslam Badre Pdf

The EU-CoE youth partnership stems from the close relations that the Council of Europe and the European Commission have developed in the youth field over the years since 1998. The overall goal is to foster synergies between the youth-oriented activities of the two institutions. The specific themes are participation/citizenship, social inclusion, recognition and quality of youth work. What is youth policy, and what major elements should a national youth policy strategy include? How can young people be consulted and otherwise involved in developing youth policy? How do institutions such as the European Union, the Council of Europe and the United Nations address youth policy, and how can this work be concretely linked to the efforts of a national government to develop a youth policy agenda? How is youth policy organised in specific countries of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region? These are some of the essential questions addressed in this publication. The Youth policy manual should be considered a source work, a tool and a helpful guide both for policy makers in the youth field and for non-governmental organisations and other stakeholder groups who advocate improved youth policy at the national level. This manual proposes one possible model for how a national youth policy strategy can be developed. It is a revised version of the Youth policy manual (2009) and takes into account relevant specificities of the MENA region.

Author : Dan Parnell,Peter Millward,Paul A. Widdop,Neil King,Anthony May
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2019-03-27
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780429614279

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Sport Policy and Politics in an Era of Austerity by Dan Parnell,Peter Millward,Paul A. Widdop,Neil King,Anthony May Pdf

Austerity is perhaps the major challenge of our times, given the speed at which it arrived and the consequences of its impact upon society. The global financial crash and economic downturn was the catalyst for change and, against a backdrop of advice from experts adverse to Keynesian economics, the ideology of austerity grew and became the dominant thinking to steer economies out of recession. This comprehensive volume draws upon both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies to provide a varied and contextually rich insight into sport, policy, and politics in an era of austerity. The authors cover a wide range of issues in a variety of organisational contexts and geographies, including sports participation across different socio-demographic groups; the impact of austerity on the provision of community sports; disability sport; public management of sport facilities; the performance of public sport facilities with respect to access, finance, utilisation, and customer satisfaction; the potential impact of austerity on sport for development; elite sport; and social inclusion and poverty. This book makes a significant contribution to the current academic debate, while raising important considerations for policymakers and managers. It was originally published as a special issue of The International Journal of Sport Policy and Politics.

Author : Howard Williamson,Zdeňka Mašková,Imse Nilsson,Guy-Michel Brandtner,Council of Europe,Filip Coussée,Srđ Kišević,Council of Europe. Directorate of Youth and Sport
Publisher : Council of Europe
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9287168237

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Youth Policy in Albania by Howard Williamson,Zdeňka Mašková,Imse Nilsson,Guy-Michel Brandtner,Council of Europe,Filip Coussée,Srđ Kišević,Council of Europe. Directorate of Youth and Sport Pdf

Albania is the seventeenth country to have undergone an international review of its national youth policy, a series which was started by the Council of Europe in 1997. The review was performed in 2009 during two one-week visits by a team of international experts working on the basis of the Albanian National Youth Strategy, published in 2007. The report focuses on three issues identified by the Albanian government: the law, delivery mechanisms and youth participation, and three issues identified as important by the review team itself: youth information, leisure-time activities and youth crime and justice. While reviewing the youth policy in Albania with special attention to theses issues, the international team came across a number of specific or cross-sectoral subjects (education, health, minorities, etc.) which helped depict a broad picture of the situation of young people in the country. Recommendations made by the international team cover not only government action, but address steps to be taken by those who take part, at all levels, in the shaping of youth policy in Albania.