Conference “Transparency for Youth 2025: Transparency, Integrity, and Accountability for Active Youth Participation”

The conference will be structured into interactive sessions, workshops and networking activities where participants will deepen their understanding of transparency and accountability issues and be provided with the platform to voice their concerns, share their perceptions and contribute to actionable solutions.

The theme of the conference aligns with the EU’s strategy to strengthen democratic values and to foster a new generation of leaders; leaders who can be drivers of change.

Objectives:

• Raise awareness about the importance of educating youth on the actual implications of transparency, integrity, and accountability
• Promote inclusion and diversity in the scope of active citizenship and democratic participation
• Strengthen collaboration between participants and create actionable strategies beyond the conference
• Encourage dialogue on policy reforms that promote integrity and transparency in governance

Who is the Conference for?

National delegations, 2-3 participants per country:

• Representatives of youth sector (youth workers, youth managers, Youth NGO’s Representatives)
• Representatives of National Agencies
• Representatives of local authorities (including municipalities and local youth councils)

who are actively involved in youth work and/or youth policymaking.

Selection Criteria:

• Very Good Knowledge of English
• Strong motivation to participate in the Conference
• Active engagement in the sphere of youth work, civic education, or youth policy

Priority will be given to applicants who meet the above criteria and work with youth with fewer opportunities and in rural or periphery regions.