Carinthia region is a lagging region characterised by lower level of development compared to Slovenia's average, declining population and faster ageing of the population. Young people are leaving the region due to lack of suitable jobs, insecure (precarious) employment, poorer quality of life and low accessibility of services compared to urban centers and neighboring cross-border regions. The project aims to establish a support environment network for young people in the Carinthia region. The network provides newly designed services (info points or job stations, virtual youth incubator of Carinthia, model of active participation of young people) and upgraded services (active young people - skills for life and career) which help establish conditions for a quality life in the region with the goal of reducing brain drain or securing better future for young people in the region. The overarching goal follows the Development Strategy of Slovenia 2030 which focuses on the quality of life. From an individual's point of view, the latter reflects in having a good job and good education opportunities as well as opportunities to be creative, the possibility to lead a dignified, safe and active life, and the possibility to participate in democratic decision-making and co-management of society. The main project result is the increase of support to young people and contribution to better education and better social environment through equal accessibility of ICT services for young people in the Carinthia region to achieve a greater number of young people who are active and have access to a quality support environment.
Summary of bilateral results
The Norwegian project partner Bjerkaker Learning Lab (BLL) is active in the field of lifelong learning and has experience with projects related to active citizenship and vulnerable youth. BLL's role in the KOR-NET project significantly contributed to the understanding and knowledge of the youth and NGO sectors in Norway, which are considerably more advanced compared to Slovenia. The presence of the Norwegian project partner was crucial as it brought additional expertise, experience, and resources that greatly contributed to the project's success. The Norwegian project partner facilitated the exchange of best practices, which helped to enhance the planned activities. Another important element was their support in preparing the "Model of Active Youth Participation" publication, where they highlighted numerous examples of good practices and shared them with the wider public. BLL also contributed to staff training through lectures, especially for mentors, helping to ensure the project's sustainability and long-term effectiveness. Additionally, the Norwegian project partner increased the international visibility of the project, opening up opportunities for future collaboration and knowledge exchange.
Further bilateral cooperation is not precisely planned, but it is likely that the connections between the Slovenian project partners and the Norwegian project partner will be maintained. They are leaving the possibilities for further collaboration open in case of securing another project funded by the EEA or Norway Grants.
Project details
Project info
Project grant
Grant financing
491537.50€
Final project cost
489810.91€