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Jugend Budget
Potsdam, DEImpact-drivenAssociationDemocracy & Public GoodsEducation
Impact3Sustainability Goals
LocationPotsdam
About Jugend Budget
"Jugend Budget" is a participatory budgeting initiative in Germany, empowering young people to actively decide on the allocation of public funds for projects benefiting their peers and communities. It fosters civic engagement, democratic values, and provides practical experience in local governance and financial responsibility. This widespread municipal practice engages thousands of young people annually across hundreds of German cities and communities, contributing to social inclusion and democratic education.
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Sustainability Goals
Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
Youth participation strengthens local democracy
The initiative enables young people to directly participate in local decision-making processes and shape public funds for youth-relevant projects, making municipal institutions more inclusive.
Promoting transparency and accountability
Jugend Budget promotes transparency in local public financial management and strengthens accountability by directly involving citizens in resource allocation.
Quality Education
Practical education in governance and finance
Jugend Budget provides young people with practical experience in local governance, financial responsibility, and project management, strengthening their civic competencies.
Democratic education for the next generation
The initiative serves as a learning platform where young people actively experience and shape democratic values and community decision-making processes.
Reduced Inequalities
Empowering underrepresented youth
Jugend Budget specifically mobilizes diverse and traditionally underrepresented young people to ensure their voices are heard in the allocation of public funds, thereby reducing participation inequalities.
Integrating youth perspectives into policy
By directly involving young people in local decision-making, the initiative ensures that the needs and priorities of younger generations are considered, reducing inequalities in influence.
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FAQs
Q1What is the core mission of Jugend Budget?
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Jugend Budget is a participatory budgeting initiative empowering young people to actively decide on the allocation of public funds for projects. Its mission is to foster civic engagement and democratic values, providing young individuals with practical experience in local governance.
Q2Is Jugend Budget a single organization?
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No, Jugend Budget is not a single organization with a corporate history, but rather a widespread municipal practice across Germany. Hundreds of German cities and communities have implemented such programs, engaging thousands of young people annually.
Q3How can young people participate in Jugend Budget?
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Young people can submit project ideas, engage in discussions, present their proposals, and ultimately vote on which projects receive funding. The initiative provides platforms for idea submission and voting, along with support for implementing selected projects.
Q4What impact does Jugend Budget have on society?
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Jugend Budget promotes transparency in local public finance, strengthens intergenerational dialogue, and directly contributes to social inclusion and democratic education. It mobilizes diverse groups of young people and is recognized as a vital instrument for realizing children's rights.
Q5Which UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) does Jugend Budget contribute to?
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Jugend Budget primarily contributes to SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions). Secondarily, it supports SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) by fostering youth participation and democratic education.
