What works to amplify the rights and voices of youth? Meta-synthesis of lessons learned from youth evaluations (2015-2020) to support the implementation of the United Nations Youth Strategy

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Document date: 2021

Evaluation type: Global

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Joint evaluation: n/a

System-wide evaluation: Yes

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The meta-synthesis captures lessons learned on what works and what does not work in United Nations youth programming from 2015 to 2021, specifically around youth participation and youth and human rights. 

The lessons and illustrative examples were distilled from 150+ youth evaluations, and centre around enabling key actors, stepping up accountability for and with youth, engaging youth in multiple capacities, and strengthening representation and inclusion of youth in programmes. This rich evidence contributes to advancing the implementation of the United Nations Youth Strategy 2030, a system-wide framework for how the United Nations should programme for, with, and alongside youth. 

This inter-agency knowledge collaboration was co-led by the Evaluation Offices of UNFPA and UNICEF along with EvalYouth Global Network, Office of the Secretary-General's Envoy on Youth and FAO, ILO, IOM,  DPPA/PBSO, UNDP and UNIDO. The evidence generated through this exercise will support the implementation of transformative approaches in youth programming in the Decade of Action. 

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