ABSTRACT
This section of the book explores a range of ways in which policies and programming seek to promote young people’s voice, agency and participation in relation to politics and citizenship. Various global policies have been implemented to support young people’s right to participation, yet the extent to which those policies have been operationalised at a national level is uneven and complex. This introduction focuses on approaches which have been adopted, the actors involved and the consequences for young people. It also explores programming by civil society actors for and with children, adolescents and young people to support their participation. It reflects on key areas of focus within programming, the extent to which programming has brought about change at scale, and gaps that remain.
