10.8 Current debates and reforms
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Forthcoming policy developments
The major forthcoming policy development expected in the field of youth work is the finalisation of the occupational standards of youth workers, as part of the project “Establishment of Non-Formal / Informal Learning Validation Mechanisms - Pilot Implementation”, coordinated by the Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth.
Moreover, during the preparation of the National Youth Strategy 2030, youth work is expected to be one of the policy fields that will discussed, in connection with the implementation of the European Youth Work Agenda at national level.
Ongoing debates
Within the framework of the project “Establishment of Non-Formal / Informal Learning Validation Mechanisms - Pilot Implementation” and specifically for the finalisation of the occupational standards of youth worker, several consultations are carried out with the participation of the main public and non-governmental stakeholders.
Moreover, the Working Group on Youth Work is currently discussing possible actions that will be included in the roadmap for the development of youth work in Cyprus, along with the European Agenda on Youth Work.