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The European Commission, which initiated the Program, is ultimately
responsible for its smooth running. It manages the budget and sets priorities,
targets and criteria for the Program on an ongoing basis.
The Commission also bears overall responsibility for the coordination of the
YOUTH program National Agencies, which are offices that have been designated
and set up by the national authorities in charge of youth affairs in each
Program country. The Commission cooperates closely with the National Agencies
and oversees their activities, as well as guiding and monitoring the general
implementation, image, follow-up and evaluation of the Program at European
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The national authorities
The E. U Member States, as well as the other Program countries, are involved
in the management of YOUTH, in particular through the Program Committee, to
which they appoint representatives. They are also responsible for designating
and monitoring the National Agencies (the latter task is shared with the
European Commission).
The YOUTH program National Agencies
Their primary role is to promote and implement the Program at national level.
They have experience with European programs for young people and are familiar
with the relevant issues and organizations.
Each National Agency acts as a link between the European Commission, project
promoters at national, regional and local level, and the young people
themselves, and is a key contact point. |
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The Agencies are responsible for
disseminating general information about the YOUTH program as well as
encouraging and facilitating the establishing of partnerships. They are also
responsible for the selection of projects according to the criteria set by the
European Commission. They advise project promoters and organize different kinds
of training activities. The National Agencies are the primary sources of
information for the users of the Program. |
The Euro-Med National Coordinators
For the Mediterranean partners participating in the YOUTH
program via the
Euro-Mediterranean Youth Action Program (1) , the
Euro-Med National Coordinators fulfill a similar role to the National Agencies
in Program countries.
The Annex to this Guide contains a list of contact details for the European
Commission, National Agencies and National Coordinators.
1.The Euro-Mediterranean Youth Action Program based on
Decisions PE (98) 2153 and PE (00) 2627 of the European Commission in the
framework of M. E. D. A, established by Council Regulation
(EC) No 1488/96 of 23 July 1996.
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