This guide, part of the Ungas val project funded by the Nordic Council of Ministers, brings together best practices from school elections and other youth elections in the Nordic countries.

 Youth elections aim to lower the threshold for participation in democratic processes and strengthen young people’s civic competence through practical experience. Studies from different countries show that youth elections increase young people’s understanding of politics, strengthen their trust in democracy and increase their intention to vote in future official elections.

 Successful youth elections require long-term work, systematic ways to measure the effectiveness of the elections, sufficient resources and cooperation between different actors. The guide provides practical tools for organising youth elections.