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Executive Director, Varna 2015 EYC team

Additional meeting/ interviews with

Sergey Petrov

Giorgos Georgiadis, Nikos Nifoudis, Babis Papaioannou & Maria Paschalidou The first initiative group for EYC 2014

Focus group 1, 15 May 2018

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Vladimir Vasilev Varna 2015 EYC team

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Lili Hristova Head of Education and Youth Directorate

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Maribor, Slovenia, 12-13 June 2018 Zeljko Milovanovic

Rock School Varna

MKC Maribor/ Youth Cultural Centre Maribor, Head of Youth Programmes

Focus group, 17 May 2018

Marja Gucek

Miroslava Mileva NGO Idea

Daria Zhavoronkova

MKC Maribor/ Youth Cultural Centre Maribor

Mitja Spes EYC Programmes Coordinator

Volunteer

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Anna-Maria Araklion

Matic Matjasic

Varna Games

Local Youth Council

Yuzdzhan Turgaev

Branko Krtcu

Innovator

Nikolay Nikolou Innovator

Cluj- Napoca, 6-8 June 2018 Oana Buzatu Spokesperson, Municipality Cluj Napoca

Ovidiu Cimpean, Director, Communication, Local Development and Project Management, General Division, Municipality Cluj Napoca

Andras Farkas Secretary General, Network of European Youth Capitals

Focus group SHARE Federation 7 June 2018 Borzasi Sarolta SHARE Federation

Mihaela Savin SHARE Federation

Pop Vlad SHARE Federation, former Coordinator of the Cluj Napoca EYC

Ogner Tudor SHARE Federation

Daniel Popescu Romanian Youth Forum

Monika Rajsp Kaja Fidler Spela Debenjak

Rotterdam, 13 June 2018 (telephone call) Liese L.A. Vonk L.A. EYC Coordinator

Online interviews with Jury members 2015-2018

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APPENDIX Annex I: Methodology Research objectives The objective of the research was to examine, analyse, evaluate and present the impact of the European Youth Capital on development of policies and initiatives, focusing on young people’s cultural, social, economic and political life in cities that have been awarded the title and evaluate the overall impact of the initiative on strengthening relationship between European and local levels. The evidence was collected with aim to support the positive impact of the European Youth Capital title on young people and youth organisations at the local level, promote the title in different European institutions and among key institutional stakeholders, examine how the title contributes to the promotion of common European values and development of youth related cultural, social, economic and political life, and provide insights into future potential of the European Youth Capital initiative, inspiring municipalities across Europe to apply for the title. Methodological considerations The main priorities for this research were to obtain perspectives of cities/municipalities, youth organisations and young people about the impact of the EYC title.

The positive impact and challenges were obtained as described below through the desk research of relevant documents, and primary data collection through surveys, interviews and focus group discussions. The methodological approach described below has been selected in order to ensure the inclusion of not only relevant documentary materials, but also the perspectives of the broad range of stakeholders, in order to evaluate the impact of the initiative on the different groups.

Sources of data The research presents the experiences of the municipalities which were awarded the title of the European Youth Capital over the last ten years. The evaluation was based on desk review of the reports, online survey, 39 interviews and 8 focus groups with 49 key stakeholders, municipalities, youth organisations and young people in eleven selected locations: Rotterdam, Torino, Antwerp, Braga, Maribor, Thessaloniki, Cluj-Napoca, Ganja, Varna, Cascais and Novi Sad. This research and analysis will started with a desk review of the existing materials, which were used as a basis for the development of research methodology, background, preparation of questions and evaluation visits and outline and inception report. These reports include: • • • • • • • •

● Resolution from 2007 ● Progress reports on the initiative from 2011 and 2014 ● Application forms and reports from the cities ● Monitoring reports ● Meeting reports ● Relevant European documents in the field of youth ● Websites, social media posts (Facebook, Instagram) ● Press releases and media materials

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Quantitative data collection and analysis The quantitative data on the impact of the title was collected through secondary desk research, and focused on the number of youth policies and initiatives in the selected municipalities, activities, number of young people involved in certain activities etc. Qualitative data collection and analysis Basic qualitative data was collected through a short online survey sent out to youth capitals and all the relevant stakeholders, with particular focus on young people. Following the survey, detailed information was obtained through 39 individual interviews and 8 focus group discussions with 49 key stakeholders: municipalities, including municipality officials, coordinators, youth organisations and young people, and member of the jury in order to examine their perceptions of the opportunities and impact of the title. Content and discourse analysis, as well as participant observation will be used to analyse the qualitative data before the writing process. Field visits were conducted in Cascais, Braga, Novi Sad, Maribor, Cluj Napoca, Varna and Thessaloniki, with meetings with representatives of Torino and Ganja held during the meeting of the Network of the European Youth Capitals. Online communication and telephone calls were conducted with Rotterdam and Antwerp.

Involvement of relevant stakeholders The evidence presented in the report includes various perspectives of wide range of stakeholders, including: • • • •

Mayors, municipal or city officials implementing the programme, municipal youth departments, including departments of youth, education, sports etc. National youth councils Youth organisations, young people, youth workers Past and present jury members of the EYC

The stakeholders were identified in cooperation with EYF and coordinators of the European Youth capitals. Additional interviewees and members of focus groups were be identified by relevant local contacts through the snowball methodology prior to the fieldwork.

Ethical consideration Conducting social science research raises a range of ethical concerns. This research took into consideration the norms and morals, and accepted codes of conduct during research, and utmost care was taken to ensure the anonymity of participants if necessary, and mutual respect and trust in all interactions. Dignity, rights and wellbeing and safety of research participants was guaranteed, and the research was done abiding by the principles of objectivity. Informed consent was obtained from all participants after the detailed explanation of the purpose of the research, risks and benefits, an information sheet on the evaluation was provided, and informed consent form signed by participants to ensure that they are voluntarily taking part in the research. The information sheet and consent form also contain the contact details of the researcher and a contact for complaint and queries.

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In order to maintain the integrity of stored data , data was protected from physical damage as well as from tampering, loss, or theft by limiting access to data. As the research was conducted by only one consultant, she was the only person with the access to the data, which will be stored electronically on a private laptop, with a unique ID and password. Safety of research participants and researcher will be a priority throughout the process. Potential risks and threats will be assessed on an ongoing basis.

Annex II: Survey questions The “European Youth Capital” (EYC) is a title awarded by the European Youth Forum to a European municipality for a period of one year aiming to encourage municipalities to both continue and expand the implementation of new ideas and innovative projects with regard to the active participation of young people in society. This initiative has been taking place since 2009, and this year YFJ is conducting a 10 year evaluation of the European Youth Capital, in order to assess the impact of the title on the development of policies and initiatives focusing on young people’s cultural, social, economic and political life, as well as the impact on strengthening relationship between European and local levels. This survey is a part of gathering the feedback on the EYC from the various stakeholders. If you have any questions, please contact Lana Pasic, Research and Evaluation Consultant at lana.pasic@gmail.com *REQUIRED

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ABOUT YOU 1.

NAME / CONTACT DETAILS

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YOUR CITY AND COUNTRY*

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I AM A...

Municipal official/ representative of a government institution

Member of the EYC organising team

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Youth participant

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Have you been involved in any of the activities as a part of EYC within your municipality? If yes, please describe which ones (policy-development processes, youth participation structures, events, voluntary activities etc). YOUR ANSWER

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Following the EYC year, has your municipality/state continued supporting young people through targeted programmes/initiatives/funding/policies? Please explain. YOUR ANSWER

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Did the EYC promote greater links with other European Youth Capitals and young people from other European countries or beyond? If yes, how? YOUR ANSWER

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Please explain your selection above and refer to specific outcomes (e.g. initiatives,funding allocation, infrastructure works, youth participation bodies etc.) YOUR ANSWER

ANYTHING THAT COMES TO MIND… 16.

Did you have a particularly memorable experience with the EYC that you would like to share? Why was the involvement with the EYC important to you? Do you have recommendations for other Capitals or young people? Please use this space to share any other thoughts about your experience with the EYC… YOUR ANSWER

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Annex III: Questionnaires Mayors/municipal coordinators/municipal staff 1. In which ways do you involve young people in decision-making processes (action plans, development strategies etc.)? 2.

Are there any National/Municipal Youth Councils or other structures and how do they operate? Are any of them result of the EYC process?

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How much funding is allocated by your city/municipality towards the EYC? Is there additional funding from any other European/national/regional/local public institutions?

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What has been the impact of the initiative for your city (in terms of (youth) policies, infrastructure, culture, addressing social inequalities and inclusion)? (in case of Cascais and Novi Sad – what is the expected impact?) Have there been any specific investments, increased tourism, greater attention from national governments, growing network of partners e.g. businesses, European institutions etc?

5. What plans do you have for keeping the momentum of youth involvement after the EYC year? (for Cascais and Novi Sad only) 6.

Have you worked on ensuring continuity and sustainability of the impact of the EYC in your city, through continued commitment towards young people? If yes, how? Please refer to specific initiatives or policies?

EYC teams/coordinators/youth organisations leading the process 1.

How do you cooperate with the EYF in this initiative? What is the relationship like? Do you feel supported?

2. How are young people in your city/municipality involved in the decision-making processes (do they participate in the development of youth strategies, action plans etc)? 3.

Are there any National/Municipal Youth Councils or other structures and how do they operate? How are young people engaged in them? Which young people take part in these structures (are they elected, volunteers etc, who do they represent?)

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Have there been any changes in the way city/municipality/institutions and young people work together, since the allocation of the title? If yes, please explain. Were they sustained after the EYC year? How does the coordinating team collaborate (or collaborated during the EYC year) with youth organisations, universities, schools etc.?

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How many young people were/are involved during the EYC year and through which activities? In case of past EYC cities, has the momentum of youth involvement through voluntary activities been maintained? If yes, please explain how (specific policies, initiatives, youth bodies etc.)

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What has been the impact of the initiative for your city (in terms of (youth) policies, infrastructure, culture, addressing social inequalities and inclusion)? (in case of Cascais and Novi Sad – what is the expected impact?) Please use concrete examples.

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In which ways have you worked on creating/maintaining links between your cities and other European Youth Capitals, and how do you aim to promote the European dimension of the initiative?

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How do you plan on ensuring continued youth engagement after the EYC year (Cascais and Novi Sad)?

Questions for the focus group discussions 1.

How are young people in your city/municipality involved in the decision-making processes (do they participate in the development of youth strategies, action plans, youth councils etc)?

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Have there been any changes in the way city/municipality/institutions and young people work together, since the allocation of the title?

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How are young people engaged in the voluntary activities? Is voluntary engagement recognised and promoted?

4. What has been the impact of the initiative for your city (in terms of (youth) policies, infrastructure, culture, addressing social inequalities and inclusion, youth participation, youth work)? (in case of Cascais and Novi Sad – what is the expected impact?) 5.

What is the greatest benefit of this initiative for young people in your city?

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Did this initiative promote greater links with other EYCs and young people from other European countries?

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Could you say that the European Youth Capital title made an impact on your sense of belonging to local community? Understanding Europe, its values and feeling more European?

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Questions for the EYC Network 1.

What are the main goals and activities of the Network?

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What do you see as the main role of the Network?

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In which ways do you cooperate with the YFJ?

4. What has been the impact of the initiative for your city (in terms of policies, infrastructure, culture, addressing social inequalities and inclusion, youth participation)? 5.

How do you promote youth engagement during/after the EYC in the capitals?

6. In which ways have you worked on creating/maintaining links between the European Youth Capitals, and how do you to promote the European dimension of the initiative at the local levels? 7. What are some of your main challenges and what are the main needs of the network (in terms of funding, support from the YFJ/cities/national governments/EU institutions)?

Questions for the Jury members 1.

How long have you been a jury member and how did you become involved with the EYC?

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Since your initial involvement in the EYC initiative, how has the process of application and selection evolved? What have been some of the key moments for the initiative over the last decade?

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What are the main elements in the application that you look for when evaluatingthe Capitals? What are the key processes and structures that a city needs to have or establish in order to become a European Youth Capital?

4. Why should a city strive to be a European Youth Capital? What do you believe are some of the greatest benefits and impact of the EYC for youth sector and young people in the Capitals and Candidate cities? 5.

What are your recommendations for cities and municipalities applying to be the EYC in the coming years?

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Annex IV: Informed consent form 10 Years Anniversary Evaluation Report Lana Pasic Research and Evaluation Consultant INFORMATION SHEET AND INFORMED CONSENT FORM The “European Youth Capital” (EYC) is a title awarded by the European Youth Forum to a European municipality for a period of one year aiming to encourage municipalities to both continue and expand the implementation of new ideas and innovative projects with regard to the active participation of young people in society. The EYC initiative also aims to strengthen the relationship between the European and local levels, fostering youth participation by applying common European objectives regarding youth policy. An evaluation of the 10 years of the initiative is currently being conducted in order to assess the impact of the EYC title on the development of policies and initiatives focusing on young people’s cultural, social, economic and political life, as well as the impact on strengthening relationship between European and local levels. If you agree to take part in this interview/focus group discussion, we will begin. The interview focus group will take approximately 45 minutes to one hour. I would like to talk to you because you were directly involved in the EYC initiative as an organiser or participant in some of the activities.

You will be asked questions about the project and your involvement in it, as well as some of your opinions and insights about project. Information you provide will be used towards the evaluation and writing of the 10-year evaluation report. If you feel uncomfortable about any of the questions during the interview, or do not wish to answer them, we will move on to the next question. All information you provide will be strictly confidential and anonymous, unless you agree to be cited in the final documents. If you do not understand something, please let me know at any moment. Your participation in this interview and research is completely voluntary. You may choose at any point not to participate in this study if you do not wish to do so. Choosing to participate or not will not affect your future treatment in any way. There will be no immediate or direct benefit (financial or otherwise) to you taking part in this interview. No payment will be offered for your taking part in this research. However, your participation will help us to find out more about positive aspects and some challenges of the initiative, and will help the EYF and other aspiring youth capitals to better prepare and implement the programme.

Who to contact If you have any questions you may ask them now or later, via the following contacts. Please contact Lana Pasic, Research and Evaluation Consultant.

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Certificate of Consent I have been asked to give consent to participate in the interviews for the research and evaluation study on European Youth capital. I have read the forgoing information, or it has been read to me. I have had the opportunity to ask questions about it and any questions that I have asked have been answered to my satisfaction. I consent voluntarily to participating in this interview. Print Name Signature Date

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