OUT4INGOV: Shaping youth migration
Many young people leave the mountain regions because they see few job opportunities and future prospects there. As a result, there is a lack of skilled labour (brain drain) and the population is shrinking, which poses significant social and economic challenges for many regions in the Alps. This is precisely where the OUT4INGOV project comes in. Through inclusive policies and close cooperation with local organisations, the project aims to develop a strategic framework that not only addresses migration-related issues but also fosters greater engagement and resilience in the communities impacted by these trends.
Full project name: OUT4INGOV: New generation Alpine OUT - migration Engagement FOR an INclusive GOVernance
Objectives
- To create a robust governance framework that aligns local needs with broader regional strategies.
- To promote knowledge sharing between young people and the regions of origin and destination of youth migration through workshops and joint events. through workshops and cooperative events.
- To increase awareness of youth migration issues among authorities, civil society and young people through coordinated campaigns throughout the Alpine region.
- To establish long-term partnerships that support sustainable development in impacted communities.
Key activities
- Developing a governance framework: The project will provide common governance instruments to efficiently manage youth migration.
- Capacity-building initiatives: Training sessions will be organized organised for local authorities, NGOs, universities and business support organisations to improve their ability to carry out effective migration policies.
- Spillover circulation platform: An online platform will be established to facilitate the sharing of resources, experiences, and skills between young migrants and their home regions.
- Pilot actions: Through pilot actions, the project will test and evaluate newly developed governance strategies in practical settings
Project partners
- Lead Partner: Autonomous Province of Trento
- Franco Demarchi Stiftung
- CIPRA International Lab GmbH
- ALDA – European Association for Local Democracy
- Regional Development Agency for Podravje -– Maribor
- Vesoul Urban Community
Countries involved: Italy, Slovenia, France, Austria
Duration: January 2025 – August 2026
Project languages: English and Alpine languages
Financing
Project budget: € 633,920
Co-financing amount (Interreg): € 475,440
The project is part of the Interreg Alpine Space Programme. The Interreg Alpine Space Programme co-finances and supports cooperation projects across the borders of seven Alpine countries.
