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Italy’s Universal Civil Service (UCS) engages young people in volunteering activities
that enhance practical skill development for employability, active citizenship, and
personal growth. Through a joint project between the OECD, the European Commission,
and the Department for Youth Policies, Italy aims to improve the design and implementation
of the UCS. As part of the project, this report analyses the current monitoring and
evaluation framework of the UCS and provides guidance for the development of a robust
results-based Monitoring and Evaluation system to improve the system’s ability to
track progress and demonstrate impact.