Co-creation of policy has been an important and unique aspect of the CO-CREATE project. A key part of this was the development of a Dialogue Forum tool to bring together youth with decision-makers from various sectors and stakeholder groups, to discuss and refine policy ideas or initiatives in a meaningful way so as to help co-create solutions for a healthier future.

From June 2020 to March 2022, the CO-CREATE project delivered 20 Dialogue Forums at the local, national and regional level. A set of considerations has now been published on how to establish multi-actor Dialogue Forums. These have been informed by the knowledge and data gathered in the CO-CREATE project, from discussions with young people and adult stakeholders about their experiences in the Dialogue Forums, and from executing and evaluating 20 Dialogues Forums.

The six considerations are intended to guide youth organizations, policymakers, civil society organisations, municipalities, and other actors interested in organizing a multi-actor and intergenerational Dialogue Forum, and should be considered by the host in the planning, execution, and follow-up phases.

The six considerations for Multi-actor dialogue forums are available alongside the other free to access Dialogue Forum materials.

You can also read the full report published in April 2022.