The role of digitalization in shaping the guidelines of youth policy

This article context of rapid technological development, digitalization significantly influences the shaping of guidelines for youth policy. In modern society, digitalization encompasses almost all areas of young people’s lives, providing new opportunities for interaction, education, and self-realization. This paper examines the role of digital technologies in shaping the values and preferences of youth, as well as the impact of digital platforms on the process of developing and implementing youth policies. Special attention is given to issues of digital inequality, online safety, and digital literacy among young people. The study highlights the need to integrate digital tools into youth policy mechanisms to enhance its effectiveness and adapt to contemporary realities. The authors provide recommendations for the further development of digitalization in the field of youth policy. Youth policy represents a system of measures and initiatives aimed at creating conditions for the full development of young people, their social formation, and integration into society. The main goals of youth policy are to promote the formation of an active civic position, support the self-realization of youth in educational, professional, and cultural spheres, as well as to protect the rights and interests of young people. Youth policy programs are focused on developing leadership qualities, increasing employment levels, strengthening moral and cultural values, and encouraging youth participation in volunteer and social projects. The implementation of digital technologies plays an important role, as they facilitate access to education and information and expand opportunities for self-development and professional growth. Thus, youth policy is a crucial tool that contributes to the sustainable development of society by creating conditions for the comprehensive development of youth and their active participation in the socio-economic and cultural life of the country.

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