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The European Youth Forum aims with this paper to fuel the discussion and the emergence of concrete proposals to the development of quality and recognition of non-formal education. Greater political and social recognition of non-formal education and the important role that youth organisations play is necessary.

Read the policy paper 'Recognition of non-formal education, confirming the real competencies of young people in the knowledge society' adopted at the Council of Members, Brussels, Belgium, 11-12 November 2005.

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