Ensuring good governance and youth participation in the management of Erasmus+ National Agencies
The Erasmus+ National Agencies have a key role in the development of the youth sector in the European Union (EU), ensuring that young people and youth organisations have equal access to quality opportunities for mobility, learning, capacity development and active citizenship.
In some countries, youth organisations have raised concerns about limited transparency in decision-making, unclear communication channels, and insufficient consultation mechanisms with National Youth Councils.
In light of these challenges, it is essential to reinforce transparency, accountability and stakeholder participation within the work of the National Agencies.
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