Download - LUPP 2007 Lupp a tool in local youth policy Benelux Seminar 14 december 2009 Inger Ashing
LUPP 2007Local self-government
Municipals are responsible for:
social services
childcare and preschools
primary and secondary education
support for the physically and
intellectually disabled
planning and building issues
leisure activities
national policy municipal independence
LUPP 2007Lupp – the concept• Lupp is a youth questionnaire
• all municipalities are invited once a year
• municipalities that meet the criteria are selected
• questionnaire used to gain knowledge on young peoples living conditions
• support with expertise from the National Board
• the municipalities carry out the work
LUPP 2007The purpose of Lupp
To implement a national policy in the municipalities
Provide municipalities with a tool for acquiring knowledge
Stimulating a cross-sectoral approach
Collect data for the National Board
LUPP 2007Lupp in the policy process
1. decision and priority
2. analyze
3. strategi
4. goals and plans of action
5. implementation/action
6. follow-up
7. review
LUPP 2007Local method
school as collection arena
existing resources
importance of wide and high support
cooperation
W-lupp
LUPP 2007
the national youth policy:
access to influence and welfare
four perspectives
municipal activities/priorities
Questions on the basis on
rights
diversity
independence
resource
LUPP 2007
leisure time
school
political interests and participation
safety
health
working life
future plans and hopes
The questionnaire embraces:
LUPP 2007Example on some results+ Safe public spaces
+ Good physical health
+ Confidence in the future
+ Motivation to study
- Substantial gender gap
- Mental health
- Lack of youth centers where young people can
meet
- Lack of political interest among young people
- Schools are unable to provide a satisfactory
school lunch and work environment
LUPP 2007What has happened?
Youth activities have become a higher priorityBetter organization of cross-sectoral management and
follow-upMeetings between decision makers and young people in
democracy seminars, etc. New youth centers and meeting places for young people Successful work to prevent bullying and racism Changes in educationVarious forms of health promotion, adapted to local
conditions