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KEY CONSIDERATIONSRECOMMENDATIONSYOUTH AND CHILDREN 28Different avenues for communicationUse platforms they are familiar with For example:Present data in formats similar to platforms they are familiar with like socialmedia sitesBe aware that they are likely to be more responsive to direct social contactover surveys and telephone interviewsLimited experience with responsibilityUtilize Youth Councils to allocate responsibility to those with greaterexperienceEncourage growth by delegating tasks and responsibilities to youth in order tobuild confidence and ownershipInclude adults who work with youth groups who may help them have theconfidence to speak candidlyUtilize smaller group forums or focus groups (10–15) to encourage conversationEnsure they are aware that they are being listened to and there is a genuinecommitment to imparting their views in decision-makingCross-cutting groupsInclude youth from religious sects or groups, youth labor-dominatedindustries, or youth living with disabilitiesWhen compiling a youth council, ensure it is representative of the greaterpopulation of youth (different ages, gender, ethnicity/citizenship, nativetongues, rural or urban areas)Meeting this criteria may mean youth might not be able to nominatethem selves.PRIVATE SECTOR 29Interests greatly vary depending on the size ofthe business, number of employees, industry,export-orientation etc.Selected person should be representative of all relevant industries, not singlefirms or companiesInvolve most representative organizations of business, including employers’organizations, business associations or both. Be aware that business organizationsoften represent specific collective interests of business (e.g., employers’associations represent labour market interests of business)Language and industry jargonBe aware of the need to translate relevant materials, presentation anddiscussions into common tongue and reduced jargon for non-experts.28“How Youth Would Like to be Consulted”. Division of Local Government. New South Whales Government. nsw.gov.au, UNICEF and Save the Children,“Every Child’s Right to be Heard”, http://www.crin.org/docs/Every%20Child’s%20Right%20to%20be%20Heard_0.pdf29Bessette, Guy. “Involving the Community: A Guide to Participatory Development Communication”. Interna-tionalDevelopment Research Center. . 2004.Post-2015 Development Agenda Process: Guideline for Consultations51