Youth Progress Index: Measuring young people's social progress globally
The Youth Progress Index is one of the first ever instruments for measuring the quality of life of young people independently of economic indicators. As such, the framework makes a significant contribution to the policy debate – including for advocacy as well as scholarly research – on measuring performance of societies related to youth matters, and defining progress beyond economic achievements.
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Youth Progress Index 2023
This report provides a comprehensive overview of the Youth Progress Index 2023, highlighting key findings from 153 countries at both global and regional levels over 12 years. The analysis of country performances during this time revealed that five countries have seen a stall in their Youth Progress performance, indicating a need for renewed efforts to achieve progress for young people.
Youth Progress Index 2023: Exploring Social Factors in Youth Mental Wellbeing
The Youth Progress Index has now added mental health indicators such as ‘Depression’ into its 2023 edition, to further continue incorporating indicators of mental wellbeing into its framework and to shed light on both risk and protective factors. Read the report to find out more!
Youth Progress Index 2023: Fiscal Policies and Youth Progress
Read the report to find out how fiscal choices impact young people and how to make fiscal rules work for young people in the EU!