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Youthwise: Young voices shaping OECD policy discussions
- Source
- OECD YouTube
- Published
- Last verified
- 12 Aug 2026
- Confidence
- Moderate
- Evidence
- Original document retained
- Reading time
- 1 min
- Country
- International
- Relevant to
- Policy & Regulation, Executive Leadership
Executive summary
What happened, and why should leadership care?
The OECD's 'Youthwise' initiative aims to integrate the perspectives of young individuals into its policy discussions. This program facilitates direct engagement between youth and the OECD, allowing for their input to influence policy formulation. The initiative highlights a growing recognition within international organizations of the necessity to incorporate diverse, particularly younger, demographics into governance and policy-making processes.
Why this matters
Why is this strategically important?
Incorporating youth perspectives into policy discussions is crucial for developing inclusive and sustainable policies that address future challenges and reflect the needs of all societal segments. This approach enhances the legitimacy and effectiveness of policy outcomes by ensuring broader societal representation.
Key insights
What should be noted from the evidence?
- The OECD has established a program, 'Youthwise', to engage young people.
- The program's objective is to integrate youth voices into OECD policy discussions.
- This initiative provides a mechanism for young individuals to influence policy formulation.
Evidence and confidence
How far can this assessment be trusted?
Moderate confidence. Provenance established; supporting evidence remains partial.
Analysis is prepared editorially by Aziz Shuaib Ausi. The original publication remains the authoritative record, and executive judgement remains entirely human.
Source
Where does this originate?
Reported by OECD YouTube · International. This briefing summarises the publication for executive use; the document itself is not reproduced here.
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