6 February 2024 09.00-13.30 CET Trento, ItalyThe conference was funded by the European Union via European Union’s Recovery and Resilience Facility “NextGenerationEU”, and implemented by the OECD Trento Centre for Local Development and the OECD Public Governance Directorate, in cooperation with the Directorate-General for Structural Reform Support of the European Commission The context
The Universal Civil Service (UCS) holds immense potential for the Italian economy and society. The ‘voluntary’ approach for young people transforms the conventional idea of a “mandatory service”, in Italy in force from 1960s to 2005, into a mutually beneficial platform for personal growth and community progress. At its core, it is an inclusive approach that encourages all eligible citizens to actively contribute to the country's development. In terms of youth, there is evidence that young people's involvement in various sectors such as health, education, infrastructure and environmental initiatives not only strengthens their communities but also provides valuable skills and experience. It has also been proved that this exposure, coupled with training and development opportunities, enhances their employability upon completion of their service. Furthermore, by filling critical gaps in public services, universal civil service promotes economic stability and growth in the country. The event was organised within the framework of the TSI project entitled ‘Supporting design and implementation of the universal civil service RRP project, to unlock youth employment opportunities. The project aims to expand the UCS’s vision by pursuing both volunteering and employability objectives. The reports developed by the OECD examine the existing legislation and identify procedures, processes, and administrative barriers for all stakeholders, proposing reforms and solutions to make the UCS more effective and efficient. The eventThe event aimed at discussing the key aspects of the Italian UCS and trying to answer the following questions:
ParticipationThe event, in-person, was open to civil society and all those interested in the topic upon free registration. |
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Material & informationAgenda Agenda (Italian version including presentations) Format The conference was hybrid.
Fondazione Caritro, via Calepina 1, Trento, Italy Working language The event was held in Italian only. Contacts Katerina.CiampiStancova@oecd.org
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