Researching and advancing young people's role in politics, policy, and democracy.
Learn about the Centre for Youth Policy and our mission.
The Centre for Youth Policy, inaugurated in 2023, is a research institution dedicated exclusively to the study and advancement of youth political engagement. At a time when young people are reshaping democratic institutions worldwide, CYP provides rigorous, data-driven analysis on how youth participate in, influence, and transform political systems.
From tracking youth candidacy in elections and measuring political accessibility to studying youth-led movements and institutional reform across democracies, CYP generates original research that centers young voices and perspectives. We examine both the barriers young people face and the structural changes required to expand meaningful participation.
By combining empirical research with policy insight, the Centre for Youth Policy works to strengthen democratic representation, foster durable pathways for civic engagement, and reimagine political institutions through a generational lens.
The Centre for Youth Policy is an independent, nonpartisan nonprofit organization. Diverse funding sources enable the Centre to maintain its independence. We are committed to being transparent about the sources of support for our operations, programs, research, and projects, and we retain complete editorial control of our work regardless of funding sources.
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