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Young People Take Centre Stage in the First Consultation Session of PEDE Braga 2026–2038
The first public consultation session for the development of the Strategic Plan for the Economic Development of Braga (PEDE Braga 2026–2038) will take place next Thursday at 5:00 PM at the Braga Youth Centre, as part of the Braga Economy Weeks programme.
This inaugural session will be dedicated to young people, positioning itself as a particularly important moment in the process of defining the municipality’s economic strategy for the next decade. The active participation of younger generations represents an essential contribution towards identifying challenges, opportunities and priorities for Braga’s future, ensuring a more inclusive, sustainable vision aligned with the aspirations of those who will live in and lead that future.
“Youth Participation in Braga’s Strategic Plan for Economic Development” aims to create an open space for dialogue and reflection, bringing together young people from different academic, professional and associative backgrounds in an exercise of civic participation that values community involvement in the development of public policies and local economic growth.
The session is based on the understanding that youth policies cannot be considered in isolation, naturally intersecting with areas such as the economy, employment, education, training, mobility, inclusion, digital transition and sustainability — dimensions that directly influence the perspectives and quality of life of younger generations.
The initiative also follows the principles established in the recent revision of the European Charter on the Participation of Young People in Local and Regional Life, highlighting the importance of youth involvement in decision-making processes and reinforcing the need for continuous, informed and impactful participation in the definition of public policies.
It should also be noted that PEDE Braga 2026–2038 is a strategic instrument designed to guide the municipality’s economic growth, strengthening competitiveness, innovation, the attraction of talent and investment, as well as the quality of life across the territory.
This session is part of a wider set of participatory initiatives planned within the framework of the plan’s development process, which will involve different sectors of Braga’s society over the coming months.
The discussion is open to all young people who wish to take part, with registration available here.