LUPP 2007

Lupp

a tool in local youth policy

Benelux Seminar 14 december 2009 Inger Ashing

LUPP 2007Local self-government

Municipals are responsible for:

social services

childcare and preschools

primary and secondary education

support for the physically and

intellectually disabled

planning and building issues

leisure activities

national policy municipal independence

LUPP 2007Lupp – the concept• Lupp is a youth questionnaire

• all municipalities are invited once a year

• municipalities that meet the criteria are selected

• questionnaire used to gain knowledge on young peoples living conditions

• support with expertise from the National Board

• the municipalities carry out the work

LUPP 2007The purpose of Lupp

To implement a national policy in the municipalities

Provide municipalities with a tool for acquiring knowledge

Stimulating a cross-sectoral approach

Collect data for the National Board

LUPP 2007Municipalities in Lupp

40%

LUPP 2007Lupp in the policy process

1. decision and priority

2. analyze

3. strategi

4. goals and plans of action

5. implementation/action

6. follow-up

7. review

LUPP 2007Local method

school as collection arena

existing resources

importance of wide and high support

cooperation

W-lupp

LUPP 2007

the national youth policy:

access to influence and welfare

four perspectives

municipal activities/priorities

Questions on the basis on

rights

diversity

independence

resource

LUPP 2007

leisure time

school

political interests and participation

safety

health

working life

future plans and hopes

The questionnaire embraces:

LUPP 2007Three age groups

age 13-15

age 16-18

age 19-25

LUPP 2007Example on some results+ Safe public spaces

+ Good physical health

+ Confidence in the future

+ Motivation to study

- Substantial gender gap

- Mental health

- Lack of youth centers where young people can

meet

- Lack of political interest among young people

- Schools are unable to provide a satisfactory

school lunch and work environment

LUPP 2007What has happened?

Youth activities have become a higher priorityBetter organization of cross-sectoral management and

follow-upMeetings between decision makers and young people in

democracy seminars, etc. New youth centers and meeting places for young people Successful work to prevent bullying and racism Changes in educationVarious forms of health promotion, adapted to local

conditions

LUPP 2007Support from National Board

methodological assistance in the collection process

national coordination and exchange of experience

manuals

help to get the local support

contacts with researchers

questionnaire on paper or electronic

national data for comparison