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Measuring the Magic? Evaluating and researching young people's participation in public decision making

Perpetua Kirby with Sara Bryson, Carnegie Young People Initiative (Carnegie UK Trust) · 2002 · Evidence review

Review of the UK evidence on young people's participation in public decision-making. Strong evidence of benefits to participants (confidence, skills) but surprisingly little on impact on actual decisions and services.

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Measuring the Magic? Evaluating and researching young people's participation in public decision making

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