The study visit “Strengthening capacities for governmental youth agendas using the EYC: the case of Portugal” was organised by the Partial Agreement on Youth Mobility in co-operation with EYCA and its Portuguese member Movijovem, the mission of which is to support youth mobility and tourism in a sustainable, inclusive and universal way. The activity took place on 3-6 April 2023 in Evora and Lisbon, Portugal.
The study visit was intended for governmental representatives from the Partial Agreement member states combined with an active participation of EYCA member organisations. The event presented an opportunity for the participants to learn first-hand from the good practices on youth policy development, programme implementation and efficient management of the European Youth Card by one of the most successful youth card organisations in Europe.
This event is in line with Priority no. 5 of the Council of Europe youth sector’s priorities 2022-2025 “Intergovernmental cooperation on youth policy” and contributes to the expected result: “Member States have increased their capacity to develop youth policies promoting Council of Europe standards.”
