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Is there a place for children in the making of public policy? Insights from the research evidence

Stenvall, Kurki & Virtanen, SOS Children's Villages Finland / ITLA Children's Foundation / University of Vaasa · 2023 · Systematic review

Scoping review of research from OECD countries published 2010 to 2020, which found only 7 relevant publications. Practical guidance is plentiful but research on children taking part in policy-making is scarce, and the publications reviewed suggest children's role is mostly superficial, with adults keeping the power.

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Is there a place for children in the making of public policy? Insights from the research evidence

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