From Sunday 22nd to Wednesday 25th, the final meeting of the European MONITOR project took place, bringing together all partner organizations involved in the initiative. This last gathering, held in a spirit of collaboration and shared purpose, provided a valuable opportunity to review the achievements, finalize the remaining operational details before the official closure, and reflect on the impact the project has had in each partner country.
Throughout the meeting, each partner presented how the project had influenced their local context, highlighting good practices, tools developed, and new local initiatives made possible thanks to MONITOR. The exchange of perspectives led to insightful feedback and ideas that could be used for future projects or follow-up initiatives.
A common thread that clearly emerged across all discussions was the recognition of how essential it is to have a structured and effective tool for collecting data on the needs of young people. MONITOR has enabled a more accurate understanding of youth needs, thereby supporting youth organizations and local policies in designing more targeted and sustainable interventions.
This final meeting was not just a closing event, but also the beginning of a broader reflection on the role of data and youth participation in decision-making processes. Although the project is coming to an official end, partners remain committed to promoting and applying the results well beyond its formal conclusion.