“DIGIPATH – YOUTH UP 4 POSSIBILITIES”

Finansijski instrument: Erasmus+ Programme
Ključna akcija: Partnership for cooperation and exchange of practices
Vrsta akcije: Capacity building in the field of youth

Status projekta: Završen

Period implementacije: 1.11.2023 – 31.10.2025 (24 mjeseca)

Finansirano od: EU-supported project

Vodeća organizacija: Youth Alliance – Krusevo

Projektni partneri:
AKTIV [Kosovo], National Youth Congress [Albania], Ana and Vlade Divac Foundation [Serbia], Croatian Youth Network (Croatia), PRONI (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Unija Mladih Preduzetnika Crne Gore (Montenegro) i N.K.L. INZINERING (Slovenia)

Projektna logika

AKO digitalizujemo međusektorski i prekogranični omladinski rad u WB6 ekonomijama, Hrvatskoj i Sloveniji, uspostavimo veze sa obrazovanjem i tržištem rada, TE razvijemo DIGITAL PLATFORMU koja povezuje mlade koji su udaljeni od tržišta rada ili suočeni s dugotrajnom nezaposlenošću s relevantnim informacijama, resursima te ličnim i profesionalnim prilikama,
ONDA će DIGITAL PLATFORM služiti kao alat za kreiranje kraćih i održivijih puteva za mlade, uz istovremeno omogućavanje zajedničkog kreiranja odgovarajućih projekata za osnaživanje mladih i zapošljavanje.

Ključna postignuća

Studije slučaja i dokazi:
Na osnovu nacionalnih izvještaja iz Sjeverne Makedonije, Srbije, Albanije, Kosova, Hrvatske, Bosne i Hercegovine, Crne Gore i Slovenije, projekat je generisao snažne dokaze kroz 8 online anketa po zemlji, 79 dubinskih intervjua i 10 fokus-grupnih sesija po zemlji. Istraživanje je također obuhvatilo 8 analiza relevantnih pravnih okvira, 8 kompilacija i interpretacija statističkih podataka (8 skupova podataka – po jedan za svaku zemlju) te 8 pregleda nacionalnih strateških i policy dokumenata.

Capacity building in the field of youth:
Svih 8 partnerskih organizacija izvijestilo je o unaprijeđenim kapacitetima za međusektorsku saradnju sa obrazovnim sektorom i tržištem rada. Više od 90% članova osoblja, uključujući omladinske radnike i lidere uključene u projekat, navelo je povećanu kompetentnost u korištenju digitalnih alata i platformi za jačanje učešća mladih, obrazovnih puteva i ukupnog blagostanja. Ovi rezultati pokazuju mjerljivo unapređenje kapaciteta za digitalni omladinski rad i direktno doprinose digitalnoj transformacijskoj agendi EU.

Završni rezultat:
DIGITAL PLATFORMA objavljena na svih 8 nacionalnih jezika, čime je osigurana široka dostupnost i regionalna relevantnost.

Vidljivost i uključenost:
Projekat je dosegao više od 10.000 ljudi kroz medijsku promociju, konferencije i info dane, uz aktivno uključivanje više od 200 aktera iz institucija vlasti, akademske zajednice, poslovnog sektora i civilnog društva.

Regionalna saradnja:
Konzorcij je zajednički razvio 5 novih projektnih prijedloga usmjerenih na dodatno jačanje saradnje između Programme i Partner zemalja. Oslanjajući se na naučene lekcije, ove inicijative postavljaju čvrste temelje za buduće zajedničke omladinske aktivnosti i osiguravaju kontinuitet saradnje i nakon završetka projekta.

MAIN RESULTS AND OUTPUTS

Financial Instrument: Erasmus+ Programme
Key Action: Partnership for cooperation and exchange of practices
Action Type: Capacity building in the field of youth

Project Status: Completed

Implementation Period: 1 November 2023 – 31 October 2025 (24 months)

Funded by: EU-supported project

Lead Organisation: Youth Alliance – Krusevo

Project Partners:
AKTIV (Kosovo), National Youth Congress (Albania), Ana and Vlade Divac Foundation (Serbia), Croatian Youth Network (Croatia), PRONI (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Unija Mladih Preduzetnika Crne Gore (Montenegro), and N.K.L. INZINERING (Slovenia)


Project Logic

If inter-sectoral and cross-border youth work in the WB6 economies, Croatia, and Slovenia is digitalised, linked more closely with education systems and the labour market, and a DIGITAL PLATFORM is developed to connect young people who are distant from the labour market or experiencing long-term unemployment with relevant information, resources, and personal and professional opportunities,
then the DIGITAL PLATFORM will function as a tool for creating shorter and more sustainable pathways for young people, while enabling the co-creation of responsive projects aimed at youth empowerment and employment.

Key Achievements

Evidence-based research and analysis

Based on national reports from North Macedonia, Serbia, Albania, Kosovo, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and Slovenia, the project generated strong evidence through:

  • 8 online surveys per country

  • 79 in-depth interviews

  • 10 focus group sessions per country

The research also included:

  • 8 analyses of relevant legal frameworks

  • 8 compilations and interpretations of statistical data (one dataset per country)

  • 8 reviews of national policy and strategic documents

Capacity building in the field of youth

All eight partner organisations reported strengthened capacities for inter-sectoral cooperation with the education sector and the labour market. More than 90% of staff members, including youth workers and organisational leaders involved in the project, reported increased proficiency in using digital tools and platforms to enhance youth participation, learning pathways, and overall well-being. These results demonstrate a measurable improvement in digital youth work capacities and directly contribute to the EU’s digital transformation agenda.

Final output

A DIGITAL PLATFORM published in all eight national languages, ensuring wide accessibility and strong regional relevance.

Visibility and stakeholder engagement

The project reached more than 10,000 people through media coverage, conferences, and information days, actively engaging over 200 stakeholders from public institutions, academia, the business sector, and civil society.

Regional cooperation and sustainability

The consortium jointly developed five new project proposals aimed at further strengthening cooperation between Programme and Partner countries. Building on the lessons learned, these initiatives provide a solid foundation for future joint youth actions and ensure the continuity of cooperation beyond the project’s lifetime.