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Bridges for Recognition | Conclusions and closing remarks
Where we are going
We were challenged to make some concrete proposals for action to follow the conference, and
whilst there are few of these, it is clear that some of the ingredients for proposals (see action
plan p. 5) have been gathered.
In more general terms then, there are two key directions for development:
1. First is towards a common language of recognition that will be understood by us, politicians,
employers, and formal education and of course by young people. This will enable or at least
facilitate a higher level of accountability, inclusion, and recognition for the work of the sector
and the achievements of young people.
2. Second we have to move towards the securing of more resources. In order to do this we
will have to more fully analyse the benefits and costs of recognition processes. We will have
to communicate those benefits by using the right language for the right audiences. We will
have to build bridges of recognition and recognition of the bridges and we will have to
become translators and interpreters for those who are not fully conversant with our evolving
language.
A list of suggestions for actions was drawn up by the Bridges for Recognition Steering
Group based on the conclusions and outcomes of the conference: see p. 5.