The kick-off training school for the FYI-R initiative, held at Iscte in Lisbon, marked a dynamic start to the collaborative development of youth information strategies for rural areas.
The event opened with an overview of the Rural NEET Youth Network and the CIG proposal, presented by Francisco Simões and Tatiana Ferreira, outlining the goals, methods, and expected outcomes of the initiative. Participants were introduced to foresight and forecasting methodologies through a series of expert-led sessions.
Kai Ilchmann from the University of Sussex provided foundational insights into foresight methods, followed by a presentation of the Lead ResLab approach from Pasi Hario and Raija Kaljunen of Laurea University.
Antonella Rocca and Giovanni De Luca from Parthenope University demonstrated forecasting techniques, which led into a round-table discussion on the challenges and opportunities of applying these methods to rural youth contexts. The afternoon focused on designing the FYI-R toolbox through small group discussions, which continued into the following day.
A plenary session gathered collective input, followed by critical feedback from a panel of experts. The program then shifted toward co-development strategies, with Maria Fernandes-Jesus and Frida Jonsson presenting the WG1 model, and Paul Flynn contributing additional perspectives on co-design approaches.
The final day centered on consolidating the co-design methodology through collaborative activities and plenary discussion. The training school concluded with a strategic wrap-up of the CIG implementation timeline and a dedicated meeting of the EURYO specialized committee.
Throughout the three-day event, the emphasis remained on participatory design, methodological rigor, and cross-national collaboration to shape the future of youth information in rural Europe.
The event opened with an overview of the Rural NEET Youth Network and the CIG proposal, presented by Francisco Simões and Tatiana Ferreira, outlining the goals, methods, and expected outcomes of the initiative. Participants were introduced to foresight and forecasting methodologies through a series of expert-led sessions.
Kai Ilchmann from the University of Sussex provided foundational insights into foresight methods, followed by a presentation of the Lead ResLab approach from Pasi Hario and Raija Kaljunen of Laurea University.
Antonella Rocca and Giovanni De Luca from Parthenope University demonstrated forecasting techniques, which led into a round-table discussion on the challenges and opportunities of applying these methods to rural youth contexts. The afternoon focused on designing the FYI-R toolbox through small group discussions, which continued into the following day.
A plenary session gathered collective input, followed by critical feedback from a panel of experts. The program then shifted toward co-development strategies, with Maria Fernandes-Jesus and Frida Jonsson presenting the WG1 model, and Paul Flynn contributing additional perspectives on co-design approaches.
The final day centered on consolidating the co-design methodology through collaborative activities and plenary discussion. The training school concluded with a strategic wrap-up of the CIG implementation timeline and a dedicated meeting of the EURYO specialized committee.
Throughout the three-day event, the emphasis remained on participatory design, methodological rigor, and cross-national collaboration to shape the future of youth information in rural Europe.
