Reports
RAY research results, reports & publications related to the European Youth Programmes (Erasmus+ Youth, from 2014 onwards & European Solidarity Corps, from 2018 onwards)
RAY MON
Exploring effects and outcomes of the Erasmus+ Youth Programme from the perspective of project participants and project leaders
This is the research report monitoring effects and outcomes of Erasmus+ Youth in Action (between 2021 and 2023)
Published in September 2024
This is the comparative research report monitoring effects and outcomes of Erasmus+ Youth in Action (between 2014 and 2020)
Published in January 2022
This is the comparative data report monitoring effects and outcomes of Erasmus+ Youth in Action, based on data collected during the period 2014 to 2020.
Published in November 2021
This is the newest research report monitoring effects & outcomes of Erasmus+ Youth in Action, based on data collected in 2019 & 2020
Published in March 2021
This is the most recent data report monitoring effects and outcomes of Erasmus+ Youth in Action, based on data collected in 2019 & 2020.
Published in March 2021
This study explores how social inequalities affect the learning outcomes of young people who participated in Erasmus+ Youth in Action projects.
Published in September 2020
RAY SOC
Exploring the implementation of the European Solidarity Corps
This is the research report monitoring effects and outcomes of the European Solidarity Corps (between 2021 and 2023)
Published in January 2025
We undertook a small explorative study to explore some of the many dimensions of solidarity projects.
Published in October 2023
We took a closer look at the implementation of the European Solidarity Corps in recent years.
Published in October 2023
We took a closer look at research on how solidarity is changing during pandemic times.
Published in June 2022
We took a closer look at the literature on concepts and understandings of solidarity and European solidarity.
Published in March 2022
We took a closer look at the implementation of the European Solidarity Corps during its first year.
Published in June 2020
RAY DIGI
Research project on the dimensions of digitalisation in the European youth programmes
These are the key findings of the transnational analysis of more than 60 digital youth work case studies (conducted between 2022 and 2024) in and beyond Europe
Published in October 2024
This is the transnational analysis of 64 digital youth work case studies (between 2022 and 2024) in and beyond the European youth programmes
Published in October 2024
RAY LEARN
Research project on the dimensions of digitalisation in the European youth programmes
These are key findings of the first phase of case studies on organisational development.
Published in December 2024
RAY LTE EXT
Research project on long-term effects of Erasmus+ Youth in Action on participation and citizenship – extension
This is the research report Long-term effects of Erasmus+ Youth in Action on participation and citizenship - extension
Published in January 2025
RAY NPC
Exploring the impact and potential of cooperation projects with neighbouring partner countries
These are the key findings on the impact and potential of cooperation projects with neighbouring partner countries.
Published in December 2024
This is a research report on the impact and potential of cooperation projects with neighbouring partner countries.
Published in November 2024
RAY CAP
Competence Development and Capacity Building in Erasmus+ Youth in Action
This is the final transnational analysis of the RAY CAP research project, exploring competence development and capacity building of youth workers and youth leaders.
Published in November 2019
This is the 2018 interim transnational analysis of the RAY CAP research project, covering competence development of youth workers and youth leaders.
Published in December 2018
This is the 2017 interim transnational analysis of the RAY CAP research project, with first findings on youth work competence development through Erasmus+.
Published in December 2017
RAY COMP
Approaches to competence development and capacity building in the European youth programmes
These are the key findings on the approaches to competence development and capacity building in the European youth programmes.
Published in April 2025
RAY COR
Research project on the impact of the Corona pandemic on youth work in Europe
This report is a transnational analysis of the overall context of successful youth work responses to the coronavirus pandemic across 10 RAY partner countries.
Published in September 2022
We have put together a short document with key findings from our survey on recovery programmes and the access of and impact on youth work in Europe.
Published in September 2022
We have put together a short document with key findings from our multilingual survey on the corona pandemic and its effects on youth work in Europe.
Published in September 2022
We undertook a second literature review on European and global research findings related to youth work and young people during the corona pandemic.
Published in April 2021
We have published a first policy brief with key findings from our initial survey and literature review on youth work and the corona pandemic in Europe.
Published in September 2020
We have published a first data snapshot with key findings from our initial survey on the corona pandemic and its effects on youth work in Europe.
Published in August 2020
RAY LTE
Long-Term Effects of Erasmus+ Youth in Action on Participation and Citizenship
This is the final policy report of the RAY LTE research project, presenting the main findings from all conducted interviews and surveys.
Published in September 2019
This is the final transnational analysis of the RAY LTE research project, covering all interviews and surveys between 2015 and 2018.
Published in March 2021
These are the main findings of the 2018 interim transnational analysis of the RAY LTE research project, covering data between 2015 and 2017.
Published in August 2018
This is the data report of the 2018 interim transnational analysis of the RAY LTE research project, covering data between 2015 and 2017.
Published in August 2018
This is a summary of the 2018 interim transnational analysis of the RAY LTE research project, covering data collected between 2015 and 2017.
Published in May 2018
RAY PART
Research project on approaches to participation and citizenship education and learning in the European youth programmes
This research report explores the contribution of European youth programmes to the development of participation and citizenship competence and practice. Transnational analysis 2019-2021.
Published in March 2022
This summary explores the contribution of European youth programmes to the development of participation and citizenship competence and practice. Transnational analysis 2019-2021.
Published in May 2022
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