Youth policy of Ukraine in post-war reconstruction: the european context

Abstract

Ukraine has faced the necessity of shaping a competitive youth policy during post-war recovery. The authors examine the public youth policy in Ukraine based on the priorities of European social quality policy, emphasizing the necessity of its utilization to preserve human capital in the conditions of war. The article summarizes approaches to global and European youth policies. It is noted that Ukraine's youth policy has evolved from a communitarian to a social-democratic model, reflecting the growing influence of civic activism among the youth. Providing equal opportunities and involving communities shape its modern perspectives.

The transition from a social-democratic to a universalist policy of social partnership can evolve gradually with the increasing influence of youth as political subjects and requires effective communication between the government and youth. The model of social partnership in youth policy involves creating conditions for social protection for everyone, regardless of individual differences.

The authors draw attention to the necessity of focusing on those segments of the population most affected by war in youth policy, which is more characteristic of social-democratic youth policy. Cross-sectoral social partnership is a synergistic mechanism for interaction between public and private actors, further developing in shaping youth policy. Youth policy is considered one of the fundamental factors of national security, and its quality will determine the political and economic subjectivity of the state in the future.