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Between promise and practice: a scoping review of the democratic outcomes of youth participation in local governance

Ramos, Tavares & da Cruz, University of Minho · 2026 · Systematic review

Scoping review of 48 empirical studies from 24 countries on what youth participation in local government achieves. Gains in civic engagement and civic skills are most consistent, but 79% of studies find mixed results and government-level outcomes show shortfalls in deliberation and representation.

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Between promise and practice: a scoping review of the democratic outcomes of youth participation in local governance

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