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1. Legal/policy framework for the functioning and development of youth organisations

2. Public financial support

3. Initiatives to increase the diversity of participants

Legal/policy framework for the functioning and development of youth organisations

There is no national legal or policy framework for the functioning and development of youth organizations.

Public financial support

The funding of community-based organizations differs. As youth organisations are often grass-root, local government such as municipalities provide subsidies.

As for European funds, the National Agency Erasmus+ Youth (Nationaal Agentschap Erasmus+ Jeugd) has a subsidy program for youth initiatives and youthwork. The subsidy program has two key actions, mobility and partnerships. 

Initiatives to increase the diversity of participants

There are no national initiatives known to increase the diversity of young people particfipationg in youth organisations.