For this is the essential message of the text. The dramatic pace at which youth participation, in many different forms, has been rolled out in recent years has not been matched by any corresponding evaluation of its impact and effectiveness or the processes by which it has been developed.
The involvement of young people in public decision-making has been at the forefront of public policy initiatives for, arguably, three core reasons.
It ensures compliance with Article 12 of the UN Convention on Children's Rights, it is claimed that it makes for better practice and it provides a platform for young people to learn the skills and art of citizenship.
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