Youth delegates to councils can be selected in schools and/or universities, and report back to their peers. Clear agreements can be made with municipal councils regarding procedures for consultation, such as attendance in municipal youth committees and/or a specific budget for youth parliaments. Working groups and committees can be tasked with solving local issues that concern young people.

Example: In Yemen, NDI has successfully supported the creation of youth councils in a tribal setting. This innovative activity combines training on conflict mitigation with new avenues for youth participation and enables youth to participate effectively in their community’s decision-making processes.