AT A GLANCE
The OUT4INGOV project, led by the Autonomous Province of Trento, addresses critical challenges faced by Alpine regions, particularly mountainous areas, which experience significant out-migration of young, highly educated individuals. This trend results in brain drain, depopulation, and a decline in social cohesion, while receiving regions benefit from brain gain, enhanced economic development, and improved care services. These dynamics exacerbate territorial imbalances, widening gaps in development and quality of life across the Alpine area.
The project aims to innovate policies on youth migration and strengthen territorial cohesion through co-creation with stakeholders. It seeks to develop shared governance models, build the capacity of local actors, and empower communities. Central to its approach is the involvement of young people, particularly migrants, through initiatives such as youth councils. By fostering skill transfer, community networks, and collaborative projects, the project envisions long-term positive impacts, including a triple-win scenario benefiting sending areas, receiving regions, and young migrants themselves.With a strong focus on transnational collaboration, OUT4INGOV highlights the necessity of addressing these challenges across borders to ensure cohesive development. Its innovative approach, combining policy rationalization, co-creation, and youth engagement, sets the foundation for sustainable solutions to migration and governance issues in the Alpine region. The project is planned for a duration of 20 months
OBJECTIVES
Overall objective: To develop and test new shared governance mechanisms (i.e. councils, observatories, networks) and to increase the capacity of cooperation and decision-making of the Alpine Space regions’ stakeholders (capacity building, training) on the management of youth migration phenomena in the area, with the aim to promote a triple-win situation (for the regions of origin, for those of arrival and for young migrants), i.e. via common projects and competence circulation.
Specific objective: Enhancing institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders to implement macro-regional strategies and sea-basin strategies, as well as other territorial strategies.