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Youth Sector Development Plan 2021–2035

Title (original language): Programm „Ennetava ja turvalise elukeskkonna kujundamine 2025– 2028"

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

Status: Implemented | Implementation period start: 2021 | Implementation period finish: 2035
Record created: 01 August 2025
  • Estonia

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  • National: national initiative, strategy or policy
  • BIK+ strategy pillar 1 - protection, BIK+ strategy pillar 3 - participation, BIK+ strategy pillar 2 - empowerment
  • youth empowerment, digital skills, inclusion, young people
Title (original language): Programm „Ennetava ja turvalise elukeskkonna kujundamine 2025– 2028"
Four aligned boxes of increasing height and different colours with the writing "Knowledge hub: Rules and guidelines".

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

Status: Implemented | Implementation period start: 2021 | Implementation period finish: 2035
Record created: 01 August 2025
  • Estonia

  • Go to document source
  • National: national initiative, strategy or policy
  • BIK+ strategy pillar 1 - protection, BIK+ strategy pillar 3 - participation, BIK+ strategy pillar 2 - empowerment
  • youth empowerment, digital skills, inclusion, young people
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