Howard WilliamsonProfessor of European Youth Policy

University of GlamorganWales, UK

My background

“I’m fed up with youth participation”

“No, I’m not really”

Some final thoughts Democratic and categorical representation More diverse platforms for engagement

Harnessing new technologies

Emphasising inter-dependency in decision-making The challenge and ‘costs’ of reach Information, preparation and support The ‘adult’ young and the ‘young’ young

Different voices, understandings and expectations

Simplicity versus sophistication