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The project is focused on the lack of mechanisms for systematic monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of the Youth Councils Act, the only law in the Republic of Croatia explicitly related to youth. Furthermore, there are no tools for monitoring the implementation of strategic frameworks for youth involvement at local and regional levels. Therefore, this project aims to strengthen the influence of CSOs in the field of youth policies by advocating for meaningful youth participation at the local and regional level. This will be achieved through research on the current state and needs of representatives of local and regional authorities and youth councils, and through developing tools for an evidence-based approach in advocacy: a policy brief, guidelines and recommendations for ensuring quality work of youth councils, and guidelines and tools for developing, monitoring and evaluating youth programs. In addition to advocacy activities, these mechanisms will be presented to the public and target groups at public events, they will be used in training youth councils and will have a long-term impact on strengthening the advocacy potential of youth councils and youth associations. The participation of young people will also be strengthened through bilateral cooperation in the development of the tools for monitoring and evaluation, as well as through the exchange of knowledge, experiences and examples of good practice with the municipality of Lindesnes in Norway. Info Zone will lead the project and coordinate the activities of tools development and bilateral cooperation. Other partners will be in charge of coordinating research (Association Delta) and advocacy activities (Association of Cities in the Republic of Croatia).