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In order to create a deeper understanding of the ways of developing civic participation and the opportunities for youth advocacy, it will be valuable to get to know the good practice examples of the partner organisation in the real environment - the experience of the Tonsberg region in the development of civic participation. An informative exchange of experience in the region of the partner organisation would help to get to know the good practice examples of civic participation from a different point of view. The format of the initiative would help to create networking opportunities between
Summary of the results
The initiative, part of the ACF strategic project "Youth Participation Platform," aimed to improve youth advocacy and participation in Latvia. This bilateral exchange between Latvia and Norway strengthened the competencies of youth advocacy consultants, offering valuable insights into best practices in youth engagement. The exchange, held in April 2023, involved Latvian consultants and Norwegian experts sharing experiences through meetings with local organizations, universities, and decision-makers. It enhanced the consultants'' skills in civic engagement, leading to a proposal to improve the project''s effectiveness, and resulted in seven publications, two video reports, and eight dissemination activities across Latvia.The exchange sparked future cooperation discussions, strengthening collaboration between civil society organizations and deepening understanding of cultural and historical factors influencing civic participation. It successfully advanced the project’s goals, fostering greater collaboration between Latvia and Norway and improving youth advocacy and civic engagement efforts.