The Youth Sector Development Plan 2021–2035 supports versatile learning paths and approaches that empower young people. The Youth Development Plan emphasises the need to value youth culture and ensure that young people have the opportunity to participate in cultural creation. (Source: Estonia - Policy monitor country profile, 2025)
Major innovations in this plan include a stronger emphasis on smart youth work, expanded use of public space for youth activities, systematic monitoring and analysis of the youth sector, and a call for local authorities to take greater action. The plan also introduces compulsory professional qualifications for youth workers and focuses on their well-being. Key themes are creativity, entrepreneurship, social inclusion, and youth safety. (Source: Youth Sector Development Plan 2021–2035)
Entities responsible for implementation: Estonian Ministry of Education and Research
The Youth Sector Development Plan 2021–2035 supports versatile learning paths and approaches that empower young people. The Youth Development Plan emphasises the need to value youth culture and ensure that young people have the opportunity to participate in cultural creation. (Source: Estonia - Policy monitor country profile, 2025)
Major innovations in this plan include a stronger emphasis on smart youth work, expanded use of public space for youth activities, systematic monitoring and analysis of the youth sector, and a call for local authorities to take greater action. The plan also introduces compulsory professional qualifications for youth workers and focuses on their well-being. Key themes are creativity, entrepreneurship, social inclusion, and youth safety. (Source: Youth Sector Development Plan 2021–2035)
Entities responsible for implementation: Estonian Ministry of Education and Research
- youth empowerment digital skills inclusion young people
