Youthwise members share perspectives on youth participation and international public policy

How can young people help shape public policy? Youthwise, the OECD's Youth Advisory Board, was established in 2021 with a dual mission: to foster a better understanding of international policymaking and the OECD's work among young people, and to bring forth the valuable perspectives and ideas of youth to the Organisation. 

Youthwise is made up of young people aged 18 to 30. These brilliant individuals bring a diverse range of academic and professional backgrounds and interests to the table, in fields such as artificial intelligence and technology, education, health and social care, climate, environment, gender equality and social mobility.

Find out more about Youthwise:  https://www.oecd.org/en/programmes/youthwise.html 

Hanna Agbanrin | France/Benin, Youthwise Member

Amadej Petan | Slovenia, Youthwise Member

Tanya Marwaha | United Kingdom, Youthwise Member

Nirajit Syamal | Australia, Youthwise Member

María Paz Garrido | Chile, Youthwise Member

Sakura Kume | Japan, Youthwise Member

Katlego Khoza | Canada, Youthwise Member

Hamza Ghoumrassi | Netherlands, Youthwise Member

00:00 Youthwise members introduce themselves
00:15 What is Youthwise?
00:24 What Youthwise means to its members
00:41 Why youth voices matter in policymaking
00:58 Public policy priorities and interests of Youthwise members
01:51 Bringing youth perspectives to the OECD
02:02 Building a global Youthwise community

•  Youthwise, the OECD's Youth Advisory Board, brings together young people from across OECD countries to contribute youth perspectives to OECD policy discussions.
• Youth participation through Youthwise enriches OECD evidence, strengthens policy recommendations and helps keep the OECD's work responsive to the challenges facing both current and future generations.
• Policies that shape the future are stronger when young people help shape them.