Youth civic engagement in the Czech Republic is limited, with many young people feeling disconnected from and uninterested in politics and community engagement. However, the advantages of strong civic engagement are numerous. Adopting methods from the United States, which boasts healthy youth involvement in volunteering, decision making, political actions, and local initiatives may prove effective for the Czech Republic. In the face of low civic engagement, the Czech government has adopted numerous strategies to encourage increased involvement, particularly amongst young people.

Key takeaways:

• Despite the numerous benefits of civic engagement, Czech youth show low levels of political and community involvement.
• Some civic engagement practices used in the United States may offer adaptable ideas for the Czech context, though they must be considered with cultural and systemic differences in mind.
• The Czech government has displayed a commitment to encourage civic engagement amongst youth; however, the effectiveness of these strategies is unclear.

Policy brief – Lydia Pesek

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