1st WORLD SCOUT EDUCATION CONGRESS CONTENT REPORT

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CONTENT REPORT

Scouting Development

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1st WORLD SCOUT

EDUCATION CONGRESS CONTENT REPORT

CONTENTS Words from the World Scout Committee

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Words from the WOSM Secretary General

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Acknowledgements

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Executive Summary

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Chapter I

How was the WSEC concept developed

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Chapter II

The Team that made it possible

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Chapter III

The Congress and its Participants

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Topics discussed during the Congress

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Chapter V

Trends and impact on Scouting

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Scouting’s Response - A Congress perspective 34

Chapter VII Congress impact assessment

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Chapter VIII

Way forward

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Annex 1 Mind map

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Annex 2 Programme

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Annex 3 Star list

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Words from the World Scout Committee

The Congress continues… in each one

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he aim was simple but ambitious: to bring together key leaders from around the globe to discuss issues related to the educational mission of Scouting. The 1st World Scout Education Congress was created to be an opportunity to learn, to share, to be inspired, to link people and to give direction to the future.

There was an element of risk in organising such an event, not only because it was a new concept that carried a certain measure of uncertainty but also because of the resources required and the timing. Nevertheless, according to the evaluations and the feedback expressed, the challenge was overcome with great success.

Reasons for this groundbreaking achievement can be found in the content of the event (variety of issues addressed, quality of inputs, use of NSO and personal expertise, good practices, etc.) and the overall format (diversity of sessions, flexibility, balance between inputs, discussions, sharing, online participation, and so on).

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Above all, the key factor for success was the people involved, namely the participants, the presenters and the organising team.

The participants (almost 500 onsite and 2,000 online) were decisively important because of their outstanding attitude. They were committed, constructive, open and active. The fact that most of the onsite participants had a similar interest in educational methods set the tone for fruitful discussions and a genuine desire to exchange. There is no doubt that the participants were a crucial dynamic in making the event a milestone for the future of WOSM. But the congress also showed that we are truly a global movement and that our differences can makes us richer if we know how to handle them.

The group of experts and facilitators formed by the organising team, supported by an excellent host team, was living proof of this.

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Almost 80 persons from more than 60 countries – men and women, volunteers and professionals, with different ages, religions and positions – gave their best in terms of their knowledge and expertise in service to the event and worked together in exemplary fashion.

The congress was a celebration of diversity, talent, innovation, interest, relevance, commitment and creativity.

The important thing now is how to use the results of the gathering to shape Scouting’s future. The World Scout Committee and the World Scout Bureau will no doubt look carefully at the outcomes and take them into consideration for future plans. But it is for each participant and each National Scout Organization to do their share also. Only then the 1st World Scout Education Congress will have reached is ultimate goal.

João Armando G. World Scout Committee, member

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ducation is the very basis of what we do and it was clearly time that World Scouting engaged in an in-depth discussion about our core business. The first-ever World Scout Educational Congress has given us a measurement of the trends that will influence what we do in Scouting.

The conclusions of this Congress point the way forward for our future engagement in education. It is clear that long-term outcomes will impact Scouting at local, national and international levels.

Thanks to the active participation of everyone onsite and online, and thanks to the work of the rapporteurs during the Congress and in preparing this report, we have now clearly identified future educational trends for our Movement. It is clear that the educational programmes offered through the Scout Method provide solutions for many of the issues raised.

However, its implementation has to be constantly adjusted to meet current cultural and societal differences.

The Congress has shown us that we have to promote diversity to ensure the relevance of Scouting in a globalized society. We must think about how to use new technologies to work more efficiently and effectively.

The role of digital engagement is crucial for a Movement of young people, while still positioning our activities in nature.

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To help us improve our work, a huge challenge ahead of us is to be able to effectively measure the impact of Scouting, to showcase our results both in qualitative and quantitative terms. We must reinforce Scouting as the premier and effective learning environment of the future.

The Eric Frank Trust was one of our key supporters through their financial grant. I also want to thank Scouterna – the Swedish Guide and Scout Association, the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation and other individual anonymous donors for their generous contributions.

The programme offered to Scouts around the world needs to clearly focus on delivering life skills that are compatible with the requirements of a 21st century society. We must empower our Scouts to put their “dreams into action in partnership with adults.” Leadership skills learned and developed in Scouting are imperative.

Finally, I want to thank the Hong Kong Scouts Association for hosting this event. Their kind, warm hospitality and on-the-spot support were remarkable.

As we present this final report, I want to thank some key supporters.

First and foremost, I want to express my deep gratitude to all the people behind the organisation of the event, from coming up with the idea, to conceptualizing, planning and preparing everything to run the event so well.

A special thank you to our partners and donors who offered great support without which the event would have not been such a huge success.

The funding from Messengers of Peace and the World Scout Foundation in particular made it possible to keep the registration costs as low as possible for all participants.

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The Congress has reaffirmed my belief that we need to re-think the way we operate. The “business-as-usual” model must change if we want to make a strong impact and increase our reach to more and more young people.

I count on your continued support and active engagement to help bring this change!

Scott A. Teare Secretary General, WOSM

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Acknowledgements

An event like the 1st World Scout Education Congress can only happen thanks to the support of many partners and donors who supported an aspect of the organisation of the Congress. We express our utmost gratitude to each and every one of them for helping in making the 1st WSEC such a great success.

Messengers of Peace

Scout Association of Hong Kong

Scout Association of Hong Kong The Scout Association of Hong Kong (SAHK) is an officially recognized member of the World Organisation of the Scout Movement and was also the host of the 1st World Scout Education Congress and in this capacity committed considerable financial and human resources to make this event as memorable and affordable as possible for all participants.

“Messengers of Peace” is the current flagship initiative of World Scouting, aiming to inspire millions of young women and men throughout the world to work for the cause of Scouting: Creating a Better World! The initiative promotes young women and men as Leaders for Life – in their communities and in their world. The Initiative consists of 2 components: •

The Messengers of Peace Global Network is the tool for connecting this work. Using social media, the Network allows Scouts to showcase their service projects and meet online to share their ideas, tell their stories and work together to build peace in their communities.

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The Messengers of Peace Support Fund provides financial support to service projects and Scouting initiatives around the world. The Fund enables Scouts in developing countries to implement the types of vital projects that can change communities. It also supports project management capacity building for NSOs and Regional Offices.

Through the Support Fund, the 1st World Scout Education Congress received a substantial grant aimed at supporting the organisation of the event.

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Gulbenkian Prize

Eric Frank Trust

Scouterna

The Eric Frank Trust objective is to “promote young people’s personal development, including leadership development, especially through World Scouting”. The Eric Frank Trust funded part of the World Scout Education Congress Solidarity Operation that supported a total of 60 participants.

Guides and Scouts of Sweden generously committed parts of the positive financial balance of the 22nd World Scout Jamboree to other World Scouting projects. Part of this financial grant supported the organisation of the 1st World Scout Education Congress.

The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation is a Portuguese private institution of public utility whose statutory aims are in the fields of arts, charity, education and science.

The Calouste Gulbenkian International Prize distinguishes an individual or institution whose thoughts or actions make a decisive contribution to and have significant impact on understanding, defending or fostering the universal values of the human condition.

The World Organisation of the Scout Movement was awarded this prize in 2011 and its financial reward contributed to the organisation of the 1st World Scout Education Congress.

Individual Donations Individuals from across the world have donated more than 50,000 USD for the organisation of the 1st World Scout Education Congress. We thank them explicitly for their contribution to this event.

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Executive Summary

SCOUTING – EDUCATION FOR LIFE – WHAT KIND OF EDUCATION? WHAT KIND OF LIFE?

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he 1st World Scout Education Congress was organized in Hong Kong on November 22-24, 2013. The Congress – a unique World Event in terms of its focus on education – brought together almost 500 onsite and over 1450 online participants, mainly active in the areas of Youth Programme and Adults in Scouting.

The purpose of the Congress was to offer Educational Methods experts from across World Scouting a platform to share experiences, assess the relevance of the Movement in today’s society, and point a common direction for the future development of Scouting – ultimately re-positioning education of young people as the core of Scouting As an event, the Congress set a new standard for organizing World Scouting events in the 21st century, through the collaboration of a global delivery team consisting of volunteers and staff from over 60 countries, wide involvement of external partners and expertise, and the facilitation of extensive digital engagement, with online participants from 148 countries.

The Congress explored the variety and impact of current global trends, and found that Scouting – while remaining true to its core values – necessarily will need to adapt itself to fit the needs of modern society, both regarding Youth Programme content (e.g. 21st century skills, increased diversity) as well as the ways we deliver and promote Scouting (e.g. operational flexibility, inclusive decisionmaking). The following trends were deemed by the Congress participants as having a significant impact on Scouting worldwide: • The Congress participants emphasized that – while Scouting’s fundamental educational proposal indeed holds up today – globalization, interconnectivity, online communication (especially social media), the increasing speed of change and information flows, as well as the increasing availability of choice are fundamentally altering the behavior of people, and that Scouting needs to adapt accordingly, in order to remain relevant in today’s and future societies.

• The Congress highlighted the need to ensure we help children and young people develop 21st century skills (including leadership skills) and embrace the potential of technology and virtual Scouting as part of the Programme, as well as account for the increasing diversity of our societies and membership.

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• Accelerated migration and mobility, secularization, and polarized local realities necessarily require us to acknowledge and be open to the different ways of doing Scouting that exist worldwide. However, these trends should also motivate us as Scouts to take action and contribute to solving some of our societies’ main challenges, including marginalization of various members of society, violence, social inequality and youth unemployment.

• Commenting on how we deliver Scouting, the Congress recognized the need for more flexible structures and processes to enable faster adaptation to everchanging social contexts and more collaborative and inclusive decision-making at all levels.

• As a movement that depends heavily on its volunteer base, Congress participants deemed as important for Scouting worldwide to invest energy in providing formal recognition of volunteering, especially when it comes to adults as well as promoting the value of volunteering and community service as a learning tool. This will be useful for providing more attractive opportunities for young people’s engagement in today’s extremely competitive world, and can also contribute to promoting the culture and values of Scouting in our societies.

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• An important challenge the world faces today is growing youth unemployment. Governments and communities are striving to find ways of fighting this menace, but answers and solutions are slow in coming. Youth entrepreneurship is one possibility, but it needs to be properly addressed and the conditions for it need to be created in society. Participants expressed the belief that Scouting can play a role here, by addressing the matter in the Youth Programme and by exposing young adults to opportunities for empowerment and involvement.

• Environment sustainability caused concern among Congress participants, and they noted how Scouting should empower young people to protect and maintain the integrity of nature in their own local communities.

• The Congress reconfirmed the credibility of Scouting’s educational proposal and noted the growing relevance of non-formal educational methods as a means to improve the effectiveness of formal education systems. The Scout Method was praised for its effectiveness and participants emphasized the importance of reinforcing its application, but have also recognized the need for revisiting it, in order to ensure our relevance in today’s fast-changing societies.

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• External speakers/participants at the WSEC recognized Scouting as a valuable non-formal educational movement, providing children and young people with life skills and competencies not learnt in school, but necessary for making positive impact in their communities.

• The offer of a “learning by doing” environment, where young people are “in charge” of their learning process, versus a teaching one (where they are often only recipientes of knowledge), was noted as a main differentiator of Scouting’s educational proposal in comparison to formal education. It was emphasized how Scouting’s strength is its focus on the holistic development of young people, through which they develop their skills, competencies, life values and attitude, rather than merely absorb knowledge.

• The flexibility of “Scouting’s Curriculum” (Youth Programme) allows for regular evaluations and adjustments in accordance with the needs of young people. NSOs should therefore capitalize on this particular characteristic of the Youth Programme, since it would enable them to stay in tune with the changing times.

• Additionally, participants recognized a need for having progressive training methods, whose flexibility would ensure that our adults have the skills and competencies necessary for the provision of quality Scouting for young people.

• Scouting plays a key role in enhancing youth involvement in society today.

With the adequate support of adults, young people in Scouting should be enabled to be active citizens and take action in order to achieve a positive change in their communities.

• Scouting’s core values have withstood the test of time. However, the constant flux of information causes more and more young people to question inherited values, and therefore, the values of Scouting as well. The Congress participants were concerned with the lack of consideration of this trend within the Movement, and they see a transparent discussion about the legitimacy of Scouting’s values in the 21st century as necessary in order to prevent the use of language that might exclude potential members.

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In conclusion, going forward, from a Congress perspective, Scouting worldwide should…

• Continually evaluate and frequently adapt its Youth Programme, in order to answer to the needs of young people in its local communities.

• Promote diversity and openness to reach out to new pools of young people, and to offer a compelling alternative among all other interests in the life of a young person.

• Ensure a collaborative environment for young people and adults, as well as flexibility of its structures, which would allow for more openness and accessibility to all generations.

• Embrace the concept of digital engagement in delivering Scouting.

• Create opportunities for assessing the impact of Scouting in communities worldwide.

• Undertake a global review of Scouting’s educational proposal regularly, possibly through new World Scout Education Congresses.

With due attention paid to the diversity of our Movement, this list is not meant to be a strict set of guidelines for WOSM or for National Scout Associations/ Organizations. It is rather there to point out the direction in which the Congress participants saw World Scouting heading, but can be adapted to local circumstances and contexts.

The results of the Congress discussions are taken into account throughout the 2014 – 2017 Triennial Plan drafting, however, NSOs are also invited to critically review the WSEC results from their national perspective and to take action accordingly.

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Chapter I

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How was the WSEC concept developed

The content of the Congress was determined by “plotting” the general objectives of the event (as outlined in the Concept Paper approved by the World Scout Committee) onto the broad Regional perspective brought in by a diverse Planning Team.

These objectives were:

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Position “Education” again in the centre of attention, the core business, of World Scouting,

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Raise awareness and assess impact of current and future world and youth trends on the educational model of Scouting,

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Inspire and strengthen NSOs in the field of education by bringing expertise together from inside and outside Scouting,

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Point the way forward, look at the future for the educational methods of Scouting,

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Be a showcase of a collaborative event of the 21st Century, achieving equal involvement online and offline with tangible results as output afterwards.

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Position “Education” again in the centre of attention, the core business, of World Scouting Besides ensuring that the content of all sessions at the Congress is related to this aspect, the programme of the Congress proposed a number of opportunities for participants to explore, from a more theoretical and academic perspective, the concept of “education” in today’s Scouting realities across the world. Issues like education versus learning, the relationship between formal and non-formal education or the relevance of current Scouting education principles and practices were given a prominent position during the three days of the event.

An entire day was dedicated to education, with sessions dealing with a whole series of aspects related to it.

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Raise awareness and assess impact of current and future world and youth trends on the educational model of Scouting Identifying current trends and relevant areas of youth work at global level was one of the challenges in defining the programme. The differences in socio-economic background, Scouting’s culture and development perspectives determined an extremely broad panel of subjects, which had to be streamlined in order to ensure cohesion and focus.

The initial mind-map produced by the Planning Team comprising volunteers and executives representing all WOSM Regions resulted in a draft structure covering topics deemed relevant at global level:

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GLOBAL TRENDS (SOCIETY, YOUTH, VOLUNTEERING) • • • •

Spirituality Youth Cultures Demographics New media and communication

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES • • • •

Types of education (formal, non-formal, informal) The Scout Method How people learn - pedagogical theories Supporting the Adults in Scouting

LEADERSHIP • • • •

Life skills Intergenerational Dialogue Youth for Change Sustainable Development

Inspire and strengthen NSOs in the field of education by bringing expertise together from inside and outside of Scouting Significant efforts were put into identifying and facilitating the participation of external partners and experts in the field of education. This was addressed in three ways: -- The Keynote addresses of each day were delivered by experts and personalities giving an input from an “outside of Scouting” perspective.

-- The second round of daily keynote addresses were also mainly focusing on the outside view on Scouting, and presented perspectives from academia, our partner NGOs and the business world, all related to the topic of Scouting education.

-- Several sessions organised in partnership with other NGOs (WAGGGS, UN agencies, etc.) were on offer every day of the Congress.

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I think that the most important point that was emphasized during the Congress was that Scouting, in its very beginning was made as an educational movement that was ahead of its time, and that we should always keep that fact in our mind when we think about education in Scouting.

In this fast changing times, we are constantly competing with other youth organizations, and to attract more members, we need to be able to anticipate the future youth trends, to make sure to stay relevant to young people and to respond to their needs and interests. For that reason, we need to be aware that we need to evaluate our youth programme more often, and to adapt it to current trends in education and the world itself.

Ivana, Serbia

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The Congress offered an opportunity for NSOs/NSAs to exchange on topics of common interest, share their experiences, engage in peer training and establish partnerships during the event.

This was facilitated by providing an opportunity for NSOs/NSAs to: -- Organise sessions during the Congress – this resulted in one or more sessions each day being organised by Scout associations: The Ugandan Scout Association, AGESCI (Italy), Hitachdut Hatsofim Ve Hatsofot Be Israel, Scouterna (Sweden), CNE (Portugal) and Scouts et Guides de France.

-- Present examples of good practice in small, informal sessions during the evening programme.

-- Establish working partnerships under WOSM leadership in structured sessions about two global priorities: “Safe from Harm” and “E-Learning”.

-- Share experiences and build partnerships during the informal evening programme.

-- Share expertise through the network sessions for national leaders working on the same area (Programme, Training, International, Age Sections Commissioners).

-- Exchange ideas, best practices and future projects and initiatives during the “Market” (breakout sessions).

-- Meet and exchange with all other participants during the formal and informal times of the Congress.

-- Increase the direct participation in the debates of the Congress by providing an accessible online platform.

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The world is changing; Scouting must consider the speed of the changes in order to adopt the flexible structure for the future generations. It will provide more opportunities to be concentrated on the main goal of the Scout Movement “Creating a Better World”.

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Point the way forward, look at the future for the educational methods of Scouting One of the main reasons for organizing the Congress was its role in gathering input and rallying opinions about the future development of education in Scouting. Besides the direct impact that the exchanges during the event had on national policies and procedures, the Congress facilitated the definition of a “way forward” through: -- Selecting a young and dynamic team of rapporteurs, which analysed and distilled the views expressed and the outcomes of all sessions into a report, clearly outlining the trends identified and the actions desired for the future.

-- Organising a number of sessions where direct feedback from NSOs was sought (Think Tanks) on the development of important documents, policies or projects at global level (e.g. Youth for Change, the World Youth Programme Policy).

-- Creating a Planning Team that was comprised of leaders with responsibilities world and Regional level, able to define and follow-up the implementation of the outcomes of the Congress.

-- Organising a debate of a final Evaluation Panel, comprising representatives of all major actors involved in the organisation and follow-up of the Congress, which identified and presented major directions for the future of educational methods in WOSM.

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Be a showcase of a collaborative event of the 21st Century, achieving equal involvement online and offline with tangible results as output afterwards The Congress aimed to showcase innovative approaches both in the working methods as well as in the participation.

Having a global Planning Team raised a number of challenges but, in the same time, offered opportunities for experimenting with virtual work and making use of the most modern ICT. On the programme side, the collaborative nature of the Congress was mainly achieved by: -- Using an online collaborative platform (Basecamp) for the entirety of the work concerning the preparation, delivery and evaluation of sessions.

-- Building on an online repository that kept all on-going work synchronized and easily accessible irrespective of location and time.

-- Submitting the programme concept and the content of the sessions to the scrutiny of Regional working structures and experts in the area of Educational Methods.

-- Involving two or more facilitators, in most cases coming from two different Scout Regions, in preparing and delivering each session.

-- Ensuring a global Planning team with a balanced profile in terms of gender, age, and Scouting background.

On the communication side, we identified early on in the Congress project that WOSM did not have the capacity or the expertise in-house to develop an event that would ensure an experience for online participants on par with those on site in Hong Kong. We therefore involved a third party agency (wijs.be), specialized in online interaction to support us in the development of the online platform as well as in the management of it. Over the course of half a year, a fully operating online platform was developed, which enabled participants to find relevant information about the event – including information about: speakers, facilitators and other participants, sessions on offer (and a description of their content), overall useful information about the event. Additionally, the platform enabled participants to interact and communicate with each other, in the buildup to, but also during and after the event. A full-blown social media campaign was organized prior and during the event in order to attract as many as possible online participants, and has proven to be a success.

The online registration system was developed by linking the WSEC online platform to a dedicated online event registration platform (cvent.com).

Finally, the online platform has been transformed into a post-event stage in February 2014, and it now enables participants to see the outcomes of the Congress, the facts and figures, as well as an after-movie and photos capturing the precious WSEC memories.

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The Team that made it possible

The Planning Team For the purpose of organising the Congress, a global planning team has been set up which reports to the World Scout Committee and interacts directly with the host, the Scout Association of Hong Kong. The planning team was composed of 26 volunteers and staff from the World Scout Bureau Central Office and Regional Offices that worked together and supported a total of 4 subteams.

Coordination subteam Oversaw the project as a whole, followed-up with the results of the other subteams, reported directly to the World Scout Committee and communicated on strategic issues with the host.

-- Strategic oversight: João Armando, Karin Ahlbäck, Mari Nakano, WSC members

Programme subteam Developed the programme and content of the Congress, recruited facilitators, keynote speakers and external organisations to enrich the Congress, and oversaw the reporting phase.

-- Strategic oversight: João Armando, WSC member

Communications subteam Ensured maximum communication and promotion of the Congress, interacted with WSB Communications department, developed bulletins and other communication channels, coordinated digital participation platform.

-- Strategic oversight: Karin Ahlbäck, WSC member

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Organisation subteam Interacted directly with the host on operational level, developed and oversaw social aspects of the Congress, as well as the Solidarity Operation.

-- Strategic oversight: Mari Nakano, WSC member Throughout the preparation phase, there have been a total of three Host Committee and Planning Team meetings that took place in Hong Kong. During each meeting both the Host Committee and Planning Team had the opportunity to update each other on the evolution of their work, discuss the issues they were facing and decide on specific items that required the attention of both teams such as the Registration Process, Ceremonies, Accommodation and liaison with the hotel, Communication and Promotion of the Congress and preparations before the event.

The Host Committee The Scout Association of Hong Kong is a volunteer led organization with professional staff providing support and serving as the Secretariat.

The association has a large pool of dedicated volunteers who have contributed through decades of faithful and loyal service. They mostly start Scouting as youth members and continue as adult volunteers. It is common to see dedicated people having over 40 or 50 years of loyal service behind them and yet remaining active in Scouting as volunteers.

In its capacity of Host Committee, the Scout Association of Hong Kong mobilized a large number of staff and volunteers to make this event a memorable experience. The Host Committee was composed of 15 sub-teams that focused their work on the following aspects of the event: • Logistics, Transportation, Airport Reception; • Equipment and Facilities, Display and Decoration, Information Counter and AV Shooting Services, Souvenirs; • Opening Ceremony, Interaction Sessions and Virtual Participation, International Evening and Marker Place, Closing Ceremony and Ferewell Party, Social Programme; • Administration and IT Support, Finance and Fund Raising, Public Relations, Liaison.

Each subteam interacted directly with the Planning Team trough the Chairman: NG Ah-ming (DCC), the Head of the Secretariat: Ms. Evita Lee (CSE), the Vice-Chairman: Alexander Wong (ACC) and the team Advisor: Mr. Cheung Chi-ssun (CC).

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The Congress and its participants

Background data

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he First World Scout Education Congress had a total of 319 onsite participants from 96 countries (this number excludes the Planning Team members, facilitators, speakers, Scout Guests and Host Committee members). The average age of the onsite participants was 45, and the ratio of male to female participants was 240 to 79 (or 75% male and 25% female participants). When it comes to the distribution of participants by WOSM region, the region with the highest number of participants is Asia-Pacific with 122 (or 38% of the total), followed by Europe with 91 (or 29%), and Africa with 50 (16%). The Interamerica region came next with 31 participants (10% of the total), followed by Eurasia with 17 participants (or 5% of the total) and the Arab region with 8 participants (2% of the total).

The Congress also had 1455 online participants, out of which 450 were onsite participants in Hong Kong (including some Planning Team members, facilitators, speakers and Host Committee members). Background data for this population is presented on the basis of an online survey completed by 261 exclusively online participants (giving a response rate of 26%, and therefore being considered as a representative sample). The average age of these participants was 31.5, and when it comes to regional distribution, the highest proportion came from Asia-Pacific (36.4%), followed by Europe (25.3%) and Interamerica (21.4%).

Next were the Africa region (with 11.1%), Arab (with 5.4%) and Eurasia (with 0.4%).

When asked about their position in Scouting, the online participants mainly responded with the following: Rover, Group/unit leader, National Programme Commissioner (or member of team), National Training Commissioner (or member of team), International Commissioner (or member of team), Chief Commissioner (or equivalent). For onsite participants, however, the respondents mainly indicated as their position: International Commissioner (or member of team), National Programme Commissioner (or member of team), Chief Commissioner (or equivalent) and National Training Commissioner (or member of team).1

Based on two surveys conducted in late January, one with onsite and one with online participants.

The full Impact Assessment report shows the precise numbers and percentages of answers.

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When it comes to the level on which they work(local, national, regional, world) there is a discrepancy between the online and onsite participants– namely, the majority of onsite participants (77.5%) were from the National level, while the highest percentage of online participants was from the local level (39.8%).

Participants’ Impressions about the Congress The Congress was evaluated from the participants’ perspective through a total of 4 surveys (one opened at the last day of the Congress – for both online and onsite participants, one opened mid-December for Solidarity Operation participants, and two opened in late January – separately for onsite and online participants).

The following text presents a brief summary of the Participants’ opinion of the Congress and its success in achieving its objectives, as well as their impressions about the preparation and build-up to the Congress and the online participation aspect of it.

The Congress and its Objectives Both online and onsite participants rated the Congress as being very successful in fulfilling its objectives (see chart below 2). Over 95% of both onsite and online participants either agree or completely agree that the Congress has raised awareness about the impact of current and future global youth trends. Over 97% onsite and 95% online participants either agree or completely agree that the Congress proved to be an adequate environment to exchange expertise and good practices on education from inside and outside Scouting.

Furthermore, over 93% onsite and 92% online participants either agree or completely agree that the Congress has proved to be added value to revisiting and updating the Youth Programme, Adults in Scouting and/or Training policies of my NSO/NSA. Finally, over 99% onsite and 92% online participants either agree or completely agree that the Congress has proved to be added value towards the development of the educational proposal of your own NSO/NSA.

Based on two surveys conducted in late January, one with onsite and one with online participants.

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Online Participation The type and intensity of digital engagement that was present at the Congress was truly a novelty for World Scouting events. In general, over 70% of respondents were very satisfied with the online participation aspect of the Congress, the live streaming quality, as well as the work of the Online Community Leaders. Respondents have commended the efforts of bringing the Congress closer to those who were not able to attend in person. Of the total, 98% would like to see online participation in this format repeated again at next World Scouting events . Additionally, 77% of online participants felt that their participation was as good as that of onsite participants.

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Preparing for the Congress Overall, the Survey results have shown that participants were satisfied with the Congress as a World Scouting event, and especially with the planning, build-up and execution of the pre-Congress preparation activities. In particular, about 90% of participants were satisfied with the information shared prior to the Congress through bulletins, the website, the newsletters and social media, as well as the responsiveness of the Planning Team.

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A vast majority (98.3%) of respondents thought that it would be useful to hold the Congress in the future again. Respondents mostly suggested that the Congress should be held on a regular basis, every 2 to 5 years, and stressed that the Congress is an excellent opportunity to emphasize the focus of the Movement on Education.

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mmediately after the decision was made to stage the 1st World Scout Education Congress, the work of transforming the objectives of the gathering from a conceptual state into a purposeful agenda began in earnest. Given the Congress’ educational focus, a provisional programme was quickly drafted to examine the topic “Scouting: Education for Life.” But precisely what kind of education and what kind of life were envisioned? These were the questions Congress participants were going to debate. To help put these queries into perspective, and with an eye toward guiding the intended discussions toward meaningful outcomes, three sub-themes were formulated: Education, Society, and Impact of Scouting.

Further deriving these working themes, the planning team decided on the following key topics for presentation: Leadership, Values in Scouting, Scouting and Communities, Scouting’s Image, Trends in Youth and Education, Youth Participation, Youth Programme, Competencies and Skills for Life, Reaching Out and Diversity in Scouting, Faith and Spirituality in Scouting, Volunteering and Managing Our Adult Resources.

The Congress has allowed me to understand how important it is to meet other people from different continents: we shared a lot about our working methods, our cultures and the rapid advancement of technology.

Among scouts there are no barriers (religious, cultural, skin, language, sex). It was a fantastic experience.”

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More than 60 sessions were planned to give and receive substance on these topics. During the three-day Congress, hundreds of participants both on-site and on-line were given an opportunity to explore them and exchange perspectives.

During this process trends in education and society were identified, their impact on Scouting was discussed, and various ideas on how to respond to these trends were proposed.

As a consequence a new question has emerged: What should Scouting do to remain relevant, attractive and accessible in today and tomorrow’s worlds?

In the following chapters the various trends, their impact on Scouting, and the actions proposed by the congress to chart the way forward, are highlighted.

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GLOBAL SOCIETY What Kind of Life?

Living in a rapidly changing society with emerging challenges in this age of globalization can be extremely perplexing for young people. Scouting, as an educational movement, should prepare them with requisite knowledge, skills and attitudes to enable them to take responsibility and effectively face these challenges. The Congress identified various emerging trends in relation to modern life and the potential impacts they pose on Scouting.

Mobility and Migration: One of the greatest phenomena in the 21st century is the great shift of human populations across the world.

This mobility engages an unprecedented number of people and affects almost everyone, including Scouting, in tangible ways. We need to devote more attention to this trend because it is not just a contributor to urbanization – which brings with it numerous challenges – it is also the creator of potential neighborhoods where the transition of our membership occurs and where the next generation’s interactions, perceptions and dreams will be forged.

Diversity: Being a global movement, Scouting comprises people from diverse backgrounds. Multiculturalism and ethnic diversity are increasingly becoming points of conflict in the modern age. This huge mix of differences – coupled with complexity, interconnectivity and fast change – can either expand or narrow our target group. Such factors also affect young people’s environment and perspectives on life and gradually widen the intergenerational gap, increasing the risk of disconnect between the generations. The threat of falling behind is also presented here, and this could be the reason for the rapid decrease of the development of the Movement worldwide. Diversity presents exciting opportunities, but the question still remains as to whether or not Scouting takes advantage of them.

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Interconnectivity: Processes of international integration and interdependence arising from the interchange of world views, products, ideas and other aspects of culture, as well as advances in transportation, telecommunications and infrastructural development, are changing the way in which the world is organized. Social media and communication networks make people alert to events, trends and different ways of doing things in response to a world that is in constant mutation. This affects the way we are delivering Scouting and accentuates the need for our educational programmes to provide youth with 21st century life and leadership skills.

Societal Challenges: Scouting should contribute to addressing emerging challenges within local communities where Scouts come from. Responding to issues of marginalization of various sectors of society, increasing cases of violence inside and outside the Movement, high rates of unemployment especially among young people, and social inequality ought to be given greater considerations in the efforts towards building better communities for young people to live in. Changing trends provide limitless opportunities for Scouting to engage in resolution of global issues and specific national concerns. Answering to these challenges also potentially increases the exponential growth opportunity for our Movement.

“I recognized the potential of social networks in the social context of today as an interactive tool between Scouts and non-Scouts inside and outside of the Scout Movement. Scouting must give meaning and contextualize the Internet participation and pursue a true interaction and ways of managing personal and group activities.”

Clement, Democratic Republic of Congo

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Secularization: Questions are arising as to whether or not Scouting should undergo transformation from close identification with religious values in the fundamental principle of “Duty to God” towards more secular thinking. It is argued that as societies progress, particularly through modernization and rationalization, religion loses its authority in all aspects of social life and governance and therefore people become more open to adopt various forms of belief. The big question is, “Should our fundamental principles change to accommodate these demands or should NSAs/NSOs be allowed to make their own interpretations of the principles according to their own realities?”

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Environmental Sustainability: There is growing concern about the need for increased awareness and common responsibility to care for the environment.

The lack of adoption of environmentally sustainable plans and practices has a great bearing on the future existence and wellbeing of young people. Young people should be empowered to become stewards of the environment for the posterity and maintenance of the integrity of nature.

Competition: Population growth and modernization are increasing competition for both people and resources. Young people are now having wider options for engagement as compared to the last century. As a movement, Scouting should consider providing more accessible and attractive opportunities to attract and retain members.

OUR STRENGTHS AND OPPORTUNITIES Relevance of Scouting: Communities are the basic unit for the achievement of the vision of Scouting. Empowering individuals and Scout groups by equipping them with the skills they need to effect change in their own communities is a statement of the relevance of Scouting as a movement for social transformation. © WSB Inc. / The Scout Association of Hong Kong

Volunteerism: Promoting the value of volunteering helps to connect Scouting to the greater society and demonstrates the tremendous potential of learning by doing as a model for changing societies. Strengthening community service as a tool for learning can lead young people on their journey to faith, wellbeing and commitment to society. Efforts to enhance the formal recognition of volunteering and non-formal education as important experience in the profession work should also be stepped up.

Public Perception/Image: The culture and values that we have are not reflected in the image that society has about Scouting. Scouting can be a bridge to social inclusion, solidarity and global awareness among young people. It prepares young people to take responsibility at early stages and gives them values to be actors of the peace process for community transformation.

Leadership: The patrol system in Scouting provides opportunities to both boys and girls for the development of attitude, knowledge and skills in leadership, in a safe environment where adults and young people develop an intergenerational alliance through cooperative dialogue. This prepares them for responsibilities in life and strengthens the movement’s role as an educator of young people.

Principles: Scouting’s principles – it’s non-negotiables – are being weighed with a critical eye both within and outside the Movement, and are being challenged as to their relevance to today’s youth. This potentially affects both internal and external perceptions of the values of the Movement, and calls upon us to relook and determine whether or not the value system should change.

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EDUCATION What Kind of Education?

Scouting as an Educational Model Worldwide, institutions that use formal educational models are starting to re-think their educational methods. Unsatisfactory learner performance at the primary and secondary levels indicates that teaching methods used over the past few decades are no longer as appropriate and need to evolve. Technological advances, expanding diversity and an increase in globalization are realities in every society, and they are affecting the way people – especially young people – think, analyse and act. To address these trends, some education authorities (for example, the Ministry of Education in Ireland) are now looking for alternative models and methods that could produce better and more effective results in the field of learning. As a result, a world paradigm shift on education is being witnessed whereby educators are examining the possibility of evolving from formal systems of learning used in bygone years to non-formal systems of learning.

It is therefore important to consider where this evolution is leading us and what impact it might have on Scouting. Non-formal methods of education are seen as having a positive effect on educational systems in general, therefore formal methods might start to become closer aligned with non-formal ones.

Realising this trend, Congress participants agreed that existing traditional educational institutions can actually learn/borrow a lot from Scouting for the following reasons: • Non-formal, value-based education is the core of Scouting.

• Scouting focuses on the holistic development of young people.

• Scouting teaches young people how to live in the modern world and make a positive impact on their communities.

• Scouting has a unique learning method (the Scout Method) and promotes flexibility in the presentation of the Scout curriculum (youth programme) that responds to the global needs and aspirations of young people.

• Young people learn relevant things in Scouting that they cannot easily learn elsewhere.

• Scouting is education for life.

“The Congress provided a unique opportunity for me to rethink the approach to education we deliver in our Association. The main lesson learned from the Congress is how to become more relevant in the changing times.”

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The difference is not always understood by those outside Scouting (even some within Scouting) and so this aspect needs to be emphasized so that we do not deviate from the methods that give us such a unique framework.

In this regard, it is important that Scouting’s decision-makers remain open to other organisations that share some of our goals and concerns. This could force Scouting to start looking more deeply at the way we cooperate with the world in general instead of only looking inward for inspiration and answers.

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Scout Method The Scout Method’s relevance has been discussed, as well as its effectiveness in the 21st century. It is upheld as a unique and effective tool for educating young people and only needs to be reviewed for relevancy to keep current with social trends and attitudes. It was generally agreed that “the world out there” is realizing that the techniques used in Scouting are quite effective when it comes to educating young people, and this gives Scouting visibility and credibility in the non-Scouting world. This is something that needs particular awareness, care and attention to avoid other emerging “products” from distorting what the Scout Movement offers to young people.

At the same time, our Youth Programmes needs to develop accordingly to the new trends and changes we face in society, in order to ensure the relevance, the attractiveness, and the accessibility of Scouting for all young people.

Core Values As society advances under the influence of global trends and challenges it demands an evolution on values and, as a consequence, on educational methods as well. This evolution implies that since young people are living in a state of constant flux of information they would naturally call inherited (traditional) values into question. There is the concern that Scouting hasn’t considered this trend adequately enough to protect the image of Scouting and to achieve the outputs that Scouting seeks to achieve.

It is also felt that even though Scouting’s value system has withstood the test of time, these core values should be re-examined openly and honestly for the sake of transparency. This would ensure their legitimacy in the 21st century and guard against using language that might exclude potential members.

The same happens when it coms to spirituality. Overall, trends in faith and spirituality are shifting around the globe in various directions and with various magnitudes. Despite a fundamental “Duty to God” included in the Scout Promise, Scouting is open to all regardless of religious beliefs. As atheism and agnosticism are globally growing, Scouting may therefore be perceived as being exclusionary.

Therefore, secularization needs to be openly discussed.

Nowadays, young people are facing challenges such as consumerism and lack of role models. Spiritual development would bring them a set of values and consequently contribute to their empowerment.

“The understanding of how, in many scout organizations (irrespective of their experience), similar processes occur made me understand that we have similar problems. Namely, some are facing challenges in the development of their organizations in connection with the fast changes in the world, development of technologies, information space; some are facing problems with the involvement of adult volunteers; some are facing competition with other directions attractive to youth.”

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Youth Participation Scouting also has a key role to play in enhancing youth participation in society.

In order to successfully carry out this role, Scouting needs to value and promote the knowledge, skills, experiences and attitudes imparted through Scouting.

For this recognition to happen, the right language is necessary and our various activities and projects should increasingly involve “outsider citizens and organizations.”

The dual processes of empowerment and involvement leading to youth participation need to be explicitly integrated in each age section and properly administered to achieve active citizenship. From the discussions, however, it would appear there are not enough tools and opportunities being made available to young people for these processes to be realised. This deficiency has to be addressed with a sense of urgency in order for the ultimate aim of Scouting to happen.

People who are “in command” in Scouting organisations have the power to make policies, rules and procedures. It quite often happens that when young people want to do something they are told what to do and are not given the opportunity to do something by/for themselves – or, at the very least, to suggest new ways of doing things. Participants stressed, therefore, that it is important that the level of participation of young people in society depends on the opportunities given to them by adult volunteers in Scouting.

Moreover, adult leaders need to provide secure environments (comfort, security, respect, food, sleep, time, attention, encouragement, etc.) and sufficient support appropriate to age in order to facilitate young people’s empowerment, involvement and active participation, to promote changes they would like to see in society. It goes without saying that this responsibility requires adult leaders to set good examples for young people.

An important challenge the world faces today is growing youth unemployment.

Governments and communities are striving to find ways of fighting this menace, but answers and solutions are slow in coming. Youth entrepreneurship is one possibility, but it needs to be properly addressed and the conditions for it need to be created in society. Participants expressed the belief that Scouting can play a role here, as well, by addressing the matter in the Youth Programme and by exposing young adults to opportunities for empowerment and involvement.

Adult role In order to implement the Youth Programme we need to have adults that are able and want to put in practice the Scout Method and Scout Core Values on their full dimension.

As the society is evolving very fast, training methods need to be able to adapt to the needs of the Scout leaders. The rigidity and exclusivity impede the progressive continuity of Scouting as an educational movement and therefore there is a need for flexibility.

The creation of flexible mechanisms allows changes and reforms to occur, and encourages variety in training approaches and methodologies. The emerging strategic focus of training is competency, which is not only essential for personal growth but is, more importantly, a requisite element in the provision of quality Scouting for young people.

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GLOBAL SOCIETY The discussions and efforts of the participants of the Congress as well as analysis we made helped us to formulate a list of actions, which can be useful in responding to the trends described in the previous chapter: Continuous evaluation and frequent adaptation of Youth Programme: It is very important for us to understand the impact of the methods we use implementing youth programmes and running scout activities. Empowerment and responsibility should be core elements of adopted youth programmes, which are tailor-made for the changing societal trends. Moreover we should re-examine our training systems on world and national level, reassess validity of contents and methodologies, and pursue international recognition through generally accepted validation standards. It is very important to develop tools for further measuring of the impact of Scouting on societies in all regions. We need to engage more with society to promote the social impact and active citizenship of scouts in society. In the meantime we need to connect with society and communicate our work to make the impact of the Movement tangible. We should engage more with the “external world” and improve communication in order to promote Scouting better and gain members, in order to remain relevant to young people’s needs and wants. We should ensure that the present and emerging societal trends are adequately addressed in the Youth Programme in terms of knowledge acquisition, skills development and attitudinal adjustment/change. Future youth programmes should develop “21st century” skills – in other words, we should be prepared for the challenges awaiting us in the 21st century, trained adults and leaders should be trained with updated tools responding to the current needs. The Youth Programme should remain in tune with evolving global societal realities, trends and technologies.

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“From the 1st WSEC we have accepted many “take-home messages”, to improve our NSO. Briefly we can classify them in 3 pillars: 1) Developing and increasing membership numbers of our NSO, by attracting young adults to us as we will be offering: a) The ability for self-evolution, b) Increase of their acceptance from the local society, through “advertising” the delivered, c) ‘Reward them’ through the acceptability of their Scout training from the formal educational system of the country.

2) Reorientation of the existing Scout program, in order to be more: attractive, helpful and addressing the needs of the youth today in Azerbaijan.

3) Build a long-term relationship with the Azerbaijani Society, based on the Scout values, clarifying the mission of Scouting and enlightening the Azerbaijani Society that Scouting must not be misinterpreted as previous youth movements from the ex-Soviet era.

An excellent platform that we are adopting is the Messengers of Peace programme, which will give us the tools to accomplish the above mentioned pillars.”

Andreas, Azerbaijan

Promoting diversity: Considering globalization, we should not forget to promote diversity as an opportunity to increase the relevance of Scouting – in the Congress participants’ understanding; diversity is the best tool for a multinational and multicultural movement calling for coexistence and tolerance such as the Scout Movement. It is important to create awareness about the fact that people from all over the world are becoming closer, and cultural differences cannot be a barrier to the evolution and/or to the adaption to a world ruled by the need for rapid information, rapid changes and rapid responses. It is recommended to have flexible structures and processes in the organizations worldwide. Promoting diversity as openness will facilitate the reach out to new pools of young people, and offer a compelling alternative among all other interests in the life of a young person in the 21st century. Moreover we should adopt our volunteering opportunities to more diverse adult populations. Scouting should make adults feel the need to support the Movement not only because of the value it adds to them but also for the opportunity it provides them to contribute to society.

Promoting intergenerational dialogue and structure flexibility: We need to be more open, accessible and accommodative to emerging diversities within our ever-increasing global society. As a tool for being more open, accessible and accommodative we should increase flexibility of structures and processes that we have nowadays. The world is changing and we should consider the speed of the changes in order to adopt the flexible structure for the future generations.

It will provide more opportunities to be concentrated on the main goal of the Scout Movement – creating a better world. For speeding up the process of increasing flexibility of structures and processes we should be more open and forward looking as a movement which does not mean to forget the values and traditions we were saving for over a century, but aims to be a more liberal organization, capable to compete with other interests young people have today, so our proposals should be relevant and attractive. People are facing an increasing amount of choices and Scouting should reach out more proactively to gain youth and volunteer members. The values we have should remain constant but the ways of delivery should be reviewed with the assistance of language that is active and not exclusionary (hence it will respond to the modern demands). Nevertheless it can cause the conflict and gap in understanding of the same values between the generations. In order to avoid such a conflict and gap we should improve intergenerational dialogue and cooperation within our Movement. We should prove that Scouting is the best place for young people and adults to put into practice an intergenerational alliance that would be beneficial for both youth and adults.

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“I will use the new knowledge gained at the Congress in the area of Strategy creation and its implementation to improve the Strategy and Strategic priorities for the NSO of Moldova in the next period. I will make efforts to provide assistance in this direction to other NSOs of the Eurasia Region as well as in organizing and conducting workshops, seminars, consultations with heads of departments of adult resources of the Eurasia Region NSOs. These skills will also be useful in the future outside Scouting. Most of us are volunteers in Scouting. But the experience gained from working with children and youth in Scout groups we use also in our substantive work.

It is the ability of discussion in one more foreign language, listening skills, the ability to use knowledge in practice, the ability to identify ways to resolve problems, cooperation skills and etc. which were, in my opinion, another plus of the Congress.

It was a good space to improve these skills.”

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Taking action! The world is seen as a global village and World Scouting must realize that it has an important role in it because there are more than 35 millions of young people that live with the same ideal. It is important to create global awareness and global thoughts on topics and promote the local action with our Scouts – the evolution and the values of Scouting will be present (think globally, act locally). It will take us to promoting the recognition of Scouting among all stakeholders in society and showing them that indeed Scouting works locally as well as globally. The “global support” initiative launched by World Scouting actually works and should be enhanced and used more. We need a collective action and inclusive participation at all levels of decision making. Moreover we need to break the bubble, openly discuss secularization and take action on issues affecting our Societies.

Reinforcing the Scout Method: We should reinforce the Scout Method and focus on our core purpose as a Movement. World Scouting should use its world network to reach a level of understanding on its bases. The Scout Method, even it has more than 100 years, is still valid in our times. It is important to reinforce it and to make sure there are tools and ways available for spreading it correctly; focusing on the understanding that it is a unique product Scouting has to offer.

We need to re-evaluate the realities of each element of the Scout Method in order to ensure we are deriving and actually increasing the greatest value possible through a relevant curriculum.

Embracing and integrating new technologies: We need to be online to be able to communicate with a society that is evolving fast and dealing with information overload. Working with young people also allows Scouting to be more connected, because they are demanding in that matter. Scouting can also find creative ways of sharing its message (e.g. by being present on social channels young people like the most). We should embrace the concept of digital engagement in delivering Scouting.

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EDUCATION Scouting as an Educational Model Scouting is facing new “competitors” worldwide due to increased attention and investment in non-formal education. Since those competitors are also contributing to the self-development of individuals – which is the purpose of Scouting – the difference will have to be in the values and the tools (life skills) that Scouting has to offer. Thus, Scouting must re-examine itself to make ensure that its values remain unique and its tools relevant and effective. We should also strive towards: • Reinforcing Scouting as a learning environment as opposed to a teaching one.

• Expanding Scouting’s network with other educational organisations and institutions and sharing our knowledge and experiences, and vice versa.

• Conducting a regular review of the education we provide as a Movement.

• Searching for creative ways to share Scouting’s message by being part of the social networks young people like the most.

• Creating an international certificate or some other form of official acknowledgement to recognise the different competencies Scouts acquire by going through the Youth Programme, and creating a worldwide understanding of the value of such a document. Recognition could extend to the participation skills gained through taking part in certain events.

• Measuring the quality in Youth Programme implementation. Scouting should count on experts to develop educational evaluation indicators. NSOs and NSAs should also develop internal processes to assess their Youth Programme.

• The upcoming new World Youth Programme Policy emphasizes the need for developing a learning environment for the youth to interact and learn together rather than a learning experience based on delivering processes.

Scout Method The Scout Method, even though it has been in use for several decades, is still valid in our times. It is important, therefore, to reinforce it and to make sure tools are created for its correct use, focusing on the fact that it is a unique product that Scouting has to offer. Additionally, we should: • Re-examine our educational strategies and demonstrate how the Scout Method complements formal education.

• Re-evaluate the realities of each element of the Scout Method to ensure Scouting is deriving and actually increasing the greatest value possible through a relevant curriculum.

• Apply the Scout Method to ensure the goal of youth participation.

Core Values • Young people need to be asked to think and live according to their personal values, making sure they are honest with themselves.

• Society pressure or other sources of questioning values need to be addressed on our Youth Progamme.

• Young people in Scouting should be encouraged to explore their spiritual path whether they are non-religious or religious.

• Spiritual development should not be addressed as a separated aspect but embrace all the dimensions of Scouting. The Scout Method, to this extent, is important. We also need to acknowledge the relevance of learning opportunities to enhance spiritual development: personal experiences and time are necessary.

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Youth Participation • Conduct intergenerational dialogue at world level to empower and train young people.

• In terms of Youth Participation, plan and implement transfer/inclusion methods to involve young people in decision-making processes. This will give them a valuable opportunity to speak up and contribute to meaningful outcomes.

• Scouting is also about intergenerational and intercultural learning. When decision-making is shared with young people, the results can be higher in quality and understanding. Intergenerational dialogue is key for the development of youth participation. Therefore, its benefits need to be acknowledged and supported by everyone. A training scheme should be developed to promote this concept.

“1. With the support of the Regional Scout Councils, the Ghana Scout Association (GSA) will embark on massive membership drive by establishing more School-Base Scouting Units.

2. GSA will encourage District Scout Councils through the Regional Scout Councils to establish Community-Base Scouting Units in the rural areas of Ghana.

3. Teachers in various schools where scout units are established as well as adult leaders in the rural areas, will be given the opportunity to undergo Scout Training (Introductory Leadership Training Course) so as to take charge of newly opened Scout Units in their localities 4. The GSA will assist Trained Adult Scout Leaders in the rural areas to secure venue for Scout meetings through the Regional Scout Councils as well as encourage all members to register annually to increase the Scouting population for the years ahead.

5. The GSA will encourage all Adult Leaders to take part in future Basic Training Course (BTC) and Preliminary Training Course (PTC) so as to prepare them towards Wood Badge Training Course as qualified Unit Leaders.

6. To ensure quality training for our unit leaders, the GSA will organize Training Courses our Trainers to upgrade themselves with the modern trend of Scout Training.”

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• Young people need opportunities to learn and practice how to be part of decision-making processes at all levels. Scouting is there to impart skills to young people to enable them to be active in society, especially when it comes to speaking in public, defending an idea, taking an informed position when a decision is to be made, etc. Youth Forums and similar events are excellent opportunities for young people to start the process of participation in society, and should be encouraged and promoted.

• Develop an entrepreneurship programme featuring activities to develop entrepreneurial skills, e.g.: -- Initiative: Team-building games, problem-solving, unit programme planning, games and competitions, activity calendar, choosing what to do for top awards.

-- Creativity: Organise a radio show, campfire planning, competitions, pioneering projects, booth games, gang shows, handcrafts, recycling.

-- Commitment: Decision-making, camp planning, working in patrols and deciding on activities, overseas exchanges, patrol leader council.

-- Leadership: Patrol leader experience, group council for adult leaders, Scouts being leaders for day, top advancement award, running troop meetings and camps.

-- Vision of the future: Youth forums, jamborees and international meetings, writing a journal or a blog, section forums, events analysis, ask the youth, conduct research, programme planning, personal planning for the future.

-- Self-confidence: Patrol role assignments, director of ceremonies, patrol leader resonsibility, organising hikes and camps, camping, project work, Scout input on programme activities, badgework, etc.

-- Risk management: Expeditions, cooking over open fire, pioneering project, how to use a knife, transferring responsibility to young people, water sports.

-- Tenacity: Extended expedition, winter camping, job searching, longdistance hiking, national projects.

-- Positive thinking: Community service, achieving top awards, moving on to the next section, able to reach the summit of a mountain, group camps, sleeping in tents in rainy weather.

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Adult role • Assumptions, concepts, activities and learning experiences consistent with the needs and characteristics of adults should be encouraged and applied in the planning, development, delivery and evaluation of training. Andragogical principles and methodologies should take precedence over pedagogical approaches. Contingent methodologies should be considered to strengthen the adaptive capacity of the Movement to confront changes and challenges in the field of education.

• The Movement should establish guidelines for international recognition of adult training courses based on generally accepted validation standards.

NSO/NSAs must develop their competency framework that is compatible or aligned with the national qualification system and development goals.

They should identify scouting tasks, roles and responsibilities and determine the competencies required or appropriate in each of the tasks or roles identified on basis of the needs and standards prescribed by the official certification and accreditation agency.

• Design methodologies that address social learning and e-learning based on pedagogical models, instructional strategies and learning activities might be the answer for today’s Scouting challenges. We need to adapt but we need to preserve our nature. By using the Scout Method we ask the boys what they want to learn and we let them learn by doing!

“For the Programme Team and Adult Resource Team the videos and conclusions of the Congress are a very good inspirational source for improving the materials that we have now. Also, the perspective on how to create more open activities oriented towards the benefit of the community will be helpful. Additionally, the Congress gave us a clearer idea on how to implement the Wood Badge in Romania. In 2014 we will create the design of the Wood Badge training course and hold the first training.

We have a project of holding some trainings and a group of leaders who will be involved on the national level, where we will include and use some of the presentations from the Congress.”

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Congress impact assessment

The First World Scout Education Congress had achieved a very positive impact on both NSA/Os and on Congress participants as individuals. Their immense enthusiasm and inspiration drawn from the Congress is still visible in their answers to surveys and interview questions conducted almost three months after the Congress, and some of them have already taken action and started implementing ideas they have brought back home from the Congress.

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articipants saw the Congress as an excellent platform for discussing the education we provide, as well as a rich pool of expertise and knowledge from which they were able to choose the most important topics for them, and use it as a basis for reflecting upon the educational proposal of their NSA/0’s Youth Programmes. Additionally, the Congress was a meeting point – many have come back to their communities with ideas for joint projects and partnerships.

Impact on NSA/NSOs

“For our organization, the Congress has been an opportunity to “get out of the box”, identify other perspectives, detect strengths and weaknesses, address threats, but especially, know that WOSM is an opportunity for cooperation and support in generating educational models for each country.”

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When asked to list the three main lessons they have brought back home from the Congress, participants indicate most often how they have realized at the Congress that their NSA/Os should devote more attention to the “WHY” when creating their youth programmes, and also to the ways in which its implementation will be measured. A lot of the participants mentioned their reflections on skills for life as being one of the greatest takeaways from the Congress, as well as the importance of emphasizing the learning environment of the Congress, and offering a space for young people to take active and responsible participation in the planning and delivering of the Youth Programme.

Participants also referred to their discussions about the Scout Method, as well as the importance of Scouting being perceived as non-formal education, and a good source of inspiration for formal education.

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“The Congress was a global arena that was not political. We have discussed Scouting, and not Scouting politics. We’ve realized that we have more things in common than things that tear us apart, and we need to continue emphasizing the importance of the things that actually matter.”

Martin, Sweden

“After the Congress, I have asked a group of our Rover scouts (who have more spontaneous activities, rather than a programme in our country) to make a plan for analyzing the trends which affect our youth/children.

Later, they will be able to present the results of their work to leaders in our organization. They feel empowered because of this.”

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Over 93% of onsite and 60% online participants (see chart below) considered their participation being useful for their National Scout Association/Organization.

Additionally, over 92% of onsite and 81% of online participants claimed that they have brought back home from the Congress ideas for innovation in their NSA/O’s approach to education in Scouting. Furthermore, over 76% of onsite and 59% of online participants stated that they have brought back home ideas for partnerships with other NSA/Os, and similarly, an average of 76% of online and onsite participants have brought back home ideas for improving their NSA/O’s analysis f the society they work in.

The Congress was an opportunity not just to reflect upon our Youth Programme, but also on our role as Scouts in our communities, as well as the position of adults in our organizations. Interviewees interested in these issues came back home with concrete ideas for improving the situation in their NSA/Os. For some participants, the Congress was an opportunity to realize how important it is to promote the work they do in their NSA/Os, and for others, the fact that the Congress raised awareness about global youth trends among the participants was an “eye-opening” experience.

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Personal Impact The impact the Congress has had on individuals has proven to be very significant (see chart below). Over 98% onsite and 92% online participants either agree or completely agree that they have gained valuable knowledge at the WSEC, which will help them in their further Scouting work, and over 96% onsite and 70% online participants either agree or completely agree that the Congress enabled them to establish contacts that will help them in their future Scouting work.

“Before the Congress, we have started to reflect upon our Youth Programme, and there were so many factors we wanted to take into consideration through the discussions.

The Congress helped us in giving clarity to this process, and we have already started to provide input to out National Scout Committee on the outcomes of the discussions at the Congress.”

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“The exchanges at the Congress were very powerful. My worldview has changed from that. I am much more open, willing to work in an environment in which I am a stranger, with different people, different religions, people with different races.”

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The personal impact has been very visible in the interviewees’ comments as well, with many of them reflecting upon the personal benefits gained from their participation at the Congress: Finally, the Congress has also had a very strong impact on the facilitators who were delivering the sessions. All of them agree that their personal capacities have developed through their contribution to the Congress, and 75% of them agree that their NSA/O has (or will) benefit(ed) from their volunteer engagement at the Congress.

“The Congress has inspired and motivated me, I now have a lot of ideas and knowledge I didn’t have before. I thought several times about the importance of asking for help when you have a problem – maybe someone has the same problem, and you can find a solution together.”

Ahmed, Egypt

Note: The evaluation process of the Congress has been complemented with an impact assessment through which a total of 363 Congress participants (online and onsite) have been surveyed or interviewed, in order to understand what kind of impact the Congress has had on them. A total of 3 online surveys (2 with online and onsite participants in late January, and an additional one with Solidarity Operation participants in mid-December) and 18 in-depth interviews , have provided the basis for the following text.

Additionally, this text is complemented by results of the survey conducted with facilitators (with a response rate of 40%).

List of interviewees: Mariam Al Hadhri (Head of Girl Guides Supervision Section, Oman), Ahmed Elhalfawy (Scout Leader, Egypt), Eilif Wang (Director of WSEP, Scouts of China), Phil Harrison (Deputy Principal (Adventurous Activities), Australia), Bonifacio Jr. Train (Adult Leader/Leader Trainer, Philippines), Mohammad Atiquzzaman (Deputy National Commissioner, Bangladesh), Simanga B. Ndebele (Deputy Chief Commissioner, Zimbabwe), Maita Madelon (Programme Commissioner, Mauritius), Abdou Touré (National Programme Commissioner, Senegal), Elise Drouet (Deputy International Commissioner, France), Martin Persson (Deputy International Commissioner, Sweden), Goran Gjorgjev (Secretary General, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia), Craig Turpie (Deputy International Commissioner, United Kingdom), Nargiz Balakishiyeva (Volunteer, Azerbaijan), Olga Sevciuc (Project Coordinator, Moldova), Marcos Carvalho (Director of Educational Methods, Brazil), Ramon Vaca (Educative Methods National Director, Mexico), Zaida Joaquin (Chief Commissioner, Guyana).

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Way forward

“This event marks the beginning of a process of analysis in relation to nonformal Education Scouting offers to children and young people, as well as the various social issues that directly affect the way Scouting will continue to fulfill its mission both at present and in the future.”

Julio, Dominican Republic

The ever-changing world we live in today does not only require us as Scouts to reflect upon these changes, and the impact they have on us as a Movement. It also requires our action. The Congress proved to be an excellent opportunity for gaining input on what our National Scout Associations/Organizations think about the current trends in their societies, and how they think Scouting should react.

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n light of those discussions, presented compactly in this report, globally relevant topics mentioned in the report will be taken into consideration in tailoring the Triennial plan for the period 2014 – 2017, but also in creating the Vision 2023 for our Movement.

It is of utmost importance to regularly reflect on the educational purpose and practices of Scouting - on national, regional and world level. Events like the First World Scout Education Congress can provide us with a constant reality-check and assessment of the current state of our societies, as well as World Scouting.

However, the impact of the Congress would remain very limited if its results were only considered on a world level. That is why we invite you, our National Scout Organizations to critically review the results presented in this report, reflect upon the trends that affect you the most, and take action! Plan a response – either in the form of a meeting, activity, project, or even a change in your Youth Programme – it is up to you to decide which is best suitable for your context.

“We need to make sure we are preparing our young people to face the different challenges they might come across. We need to give them the confidence to live according to their personal values, being honest with their feelings and thoughts.”

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Finally, as a reminder to us all: “It is only when you know a boy’s environment that you can know what influences to bring to bear.” (Lord Baden-Powell) In order to truly remain relevant for our diverse membership, we must know the environment and influences it is exposed to, but also assess if our educational proposal is responding to their needs. And we must do this on a regular basis.

With events like the World Scout Education Congress this process will be made possible and produce concrete guidance for the way forward.

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Mind map design by: Ana Rute Costa

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SCOUTING: EDUCATION FOR LIFE. What kind of education?

What kind of life?

Keynotes Address Discussions LiveStreaming

Day 1, Friday, 22 November – SOCIETY 07:30 - 08:30

Breakfast / Café by the Park

08:45 - 09:50

OPENING CEREMONY / Gordon Wu Hall

10:15 - 10:45

KEYNOTE ADDRESS: CHRISTINE LOH / Gordon Wu Hall

10:45 - 11:15

Coffee break and discussion - reaction points / Gordon Wu Hall

11:30 - 12:30

NGO keynote address: Karen Tse / room: NEW YORK

Akademia keynote address: Dominique Bénard / room: DHAKA

Business keynote address: Thomas Frostberg / room: PARIS

PhD presentation: Lu Chien-Cheng / room: LONDON

12:30 - 13:00

Discussion - reaction points / Lobby 11th Floor

13:00 - 14:30

Lunch / UG/F, BPIH & Kum Tao Heen, 8th Floor Recruiting the right adults - Milutin Milosevic

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- Malcolm Tan

Virtual Scouting: Global Trends in the Use of Social Media - Peter Amesz

- Rafe Lucado

Scouting Values: Differentiating between the Ideal and the Real - Milena Pecarski

- Leonardo Morales

Measuring quality in youth programme implementation - Mauricio Veayra - Christophe Sanga Reaching Out to Marginalized Youth - Jonathan Omondi - Mary Nugent - Srinath Tirumale

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UN Post-2015 goals and Scouting: INEQUALITIES, CONFLICT AND FRAGILITY 15:00 - 16:30

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- Dr. Hamad Alyahya

Scouting and active citizenship - Carla Simoes - Paul Parkinson

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Spot the Difference: Youth Participation, Involvement, Empowerment - Nadia Morrone - Elena Petrea Cultures and Subcultures across Regions and Generations - Arnett Edwards Developing leadership through the youth programme - Karin Ahlbäck - Patrik Hedljung

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Is Scouting Including All Spiritual Forms?

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Measuring quality in youth programme implementation - Mauricio Veayra

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Reaching Out to Marginalized Youth - Jonathan Omondi - Mary Nugent - Srinath Tirumale

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Scouting and active citizenship - Carla Simoes

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Spot the Difference: Youth Participation, Involvement, Empowerment - Nadia Morrone

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UN Post-2015 goals and Scouting: INEQUALITIES, CONFLICT AND FRAGILITY 15:00 - 16:30

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- Elena Petrea

Cultures and Subcultures across Regions and Generations - Arnett Edwards Developing leadership through the youth programme - Karin Ahlbäck - Patrik Hedljung

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Coffee break / Lobby 11th Floor How Do Others See Us? - José Figueira - Ivan C.H. Tam

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Trends in Volunteering - Ralf Dillmann

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Formal Recognition of Adult Training in Scouting - Saâd Zian

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Changes for a Global Educational Organization in the Internet Era - Eduard Vallory - Mostaff Matesanwa Scouting: Open to All? - Stephen Peck 17:00 - 18:30

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- Mohamed Mousstafa - Wayne Davies

Human Rights - Dan Wood

UN Post-2015 goals and Scouting: HEALTH, WATER AND FOOD SECURITY - Mehdi ben Khalil

Youth Trends Across the World - Hana Pasic

Cultures and Subcultures across Regions and Generations (Continuing) - Arnett Edwards Developing leadership through the youth programme (Continuing) - Patrik Hedljung

Life Skills – A New Paradigm Discussion - reaction points / Lobby 11th Floor

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Dinner / Dining hall National Programme Commissioners Network meeting National Training Commissioners Network meeting

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Day 2, Saturday, 23 November – EDUCATION 07:30 - 08:30

Breakfast / Café by the Park

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KEYNOTE ADDRESS: SHABANA BASIJ-RASIKH / Gordon Wu Hall

10:30 -11:15

Coffee break and discussion - reaction points / Gordon Wu Hall

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NGO keynote address: John May / room: NEW YORK

Akademia keynote address: Dato Thomas Chee, Dr. Atif Abdelmageed / room: LONDON

Business keynote address: Chris Lonsdale / room: DHAKA

PhD presentation: Laura Ritola / room: PARIS

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Discussion - reaction points / Lobby 11th Floor

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Lunch / UG/F, BPIH & Kum Tao Heen, 8th Floor Youth Participation in Non-formal Settings - Milena Pecarski - Maina Kiranga

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Diversity in Scouting - Kirsty Brown

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Different Ways of Delivering Scouting - Thian Boon

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UN Post-2015 goals and Scouting: ENERGY, and ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY - Leonardo Morales - Ivan C.H. Tam Safe from Harm - Sarah-Rita Kattan 15:00 - 16:30

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How Do We Learn?

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Revisiting the World Youth Programme Policy / Think Tank - Hany Abdulmonem - Karin Ahlbäck Modern Training Technologies - Saad Zian

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Ask the Boy - and Girl!

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Outsourced Scouting - Paul Parkinson - Dr. Hamad Alyahya

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- Srinath Tirumale Letting go of “certainties” - Sasha Tulina - Mauricio Veayra

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Emotional Development in Scouting - Juho Toivola - Wayne Davies

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Safe from Harm / Network session - Sarah-Rita Kattan - Nicolo Pranzini

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Andragogy and Scouting - Ralf Dillmann - Rafe Lucado

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E-learning: sharing practice / Network session - Saad Zian - José Figueira - Peter Amesz

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Rethinking Education: Challenges for Scouting, Lessons for Schooling - Eduard Vallory - Dominique Bénard (Continuing) Ask the Boy - and Girl! (Continuing) - Petr Vanek - Nadia Morrone

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Scouting Then and Today: How Have We Adjusted? / Panel Discussion - Joao Armando Gonçalves - Effendi Rajab - Mari Nakano - Mary Nugent - Elena Petrea 16:30 - 17:00

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Day 3, Sunday, 24 November – IMPACT OF SCOUTING 07:30 - 08:30

Breakfast / Café by the Park

09:00 -10:00

KEYNOTE ADDRESS: AMR KHALED / Gordon Wu Hall

10:30 -11:15

Coffee break and discussion - reaction points / Gordon Wu Hall

11:30 - 12:30

NGO keynote address: Ana Lorena Gudino / room: DHAKA

Akademia keynote address: Eduard Vallory / room: NEW YORK

Business keynote address: Lars Kolind / room: PARIS

PhD presentation: John Lawlor / room: LONDON

12:30 - 13:00

Discussion - reaction points / Lobby 11th Floor

13:00 - 14:30

Lunch / UG/F, BPIH & Kum Tao Heen, 8th Floor Measuring the impact of Scouting / Panel Discussion - Petr Vanek - Jonathan Omondi - Wayne Davis - Malcolm Tan Intergenerational Dialogue - Carla Simoes - Thian Boon

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NSO-led session

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Youth Participation in Society Today and the role of Scouting - Mary Nugent - Mehdi ben Khalil The value of service projects in Scouting - Saad Zian - Ivan C.H. Tam 15:00 - 16:30

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- Cynthia Marquez

Youth for Change: What skills to create a better world?

- Leonardo Morales - Sarah-Rita Kattan Youth Entrepreneurship -Nadia Morrone - Christophe Sanga

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Coffee break and discussion - reaction points Estimating the priceless - Paul Parkinson - Mohamed Mousstafa

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Scouting - The Most Attractive Management School - Elena Petrea - Ignatius Kajengo NSO-led session

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Talent Management - Milutin Milosevic - Rafe Lucado

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Why do People Fail to Perform? / Think Tank - Hany Abdelmonem - Effendi Rajab

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Messengers of Peace (Continuing) - Dr. Hamad Alyahya - Peter Illig - Cynthia Marquez

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Youth for Change: WHAT SKILLS TO CREATE A BETTER WORLD? (Continuing) - Leonardo Morales - Sarah-Rita Kattan Youth Entrepreneurship (Continuing) -Nadia Morrone - Christophe Sanga

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PLANNING TEAM Abdulmonem, Hany

FACILITATORS & RAPPORTEURS Abdelmotaleb, Mohamed

Rustán, Marina

Ahlbäck, Karin

Ahmed, Nizamuddin

Sanon, Sanga Christophe

Ben Marzouk, Mantadher

Alyahya, Hamad

Simões, Carla Tam, Ivan, Chiu-hung

Berg, David

Amesz, Peter

Bochenek, Lukasz

Ben Khelil, Mehdi

Tan, Ban Hoe Malcolm

Caby, Claire

Brown, Kirsty

Thian, Hiong Boon

Castillo, Syd

Cormier, Mélissa

Toivola, Juho

Dillmann, Ralf

Davis, Wayne-Adrian

Train, Cedrick

Edlund, Oscar

Figueira, José

Vanek, Petr

Felix, Anny

Hadjoudj, Tarek

Veayra, Mauricio Wood, Dan Yakubitskaya, Natallia

Frick, Anders

Hedljung, Patrik

Frilund, Kristin

Illig, Peter

Gonçalves, João Armando

Inverno Sousa, Ana Catarina

Hägerdal, Göran

Ismayilli, Ilyas

Kattan, Sarah-Rita

Kajengo, Ignatius Noah

Koubaa, Abir

Kastelic, Jim

Lawlor, John

Kiranga, John

Matesanwa, Mostaff

Lucado, Rafe

Nakano, Mari

Marquez, Cynthia

Ortega, Victor

Miloševic, Milutin

Pasic, Hana

Morales, Leonardo

Stals, Sam

Morrone, Nadia

Stinghe, Radu

Ng, Charles

Taets, Arnaud

Nugent, Mary

Taray, Luz

Omondi, Jonathan

Teare, Scott

Opany, Nelson

Tirumale Venugopal, Srinath

Parkinson, Paul

Tulina, Oleksandra

Pecarski, Milena

Vanderhaeghe, Bram

Peck, Stephen

Zian, Saâd

Perraud, Vincent

Petrea, Elena

Postica, Doina

Pranzini, Nicolò

Rahman, Aminur

Rajab, Mohamad Effendy

Ribalko, Yevgeniy

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Host Committee

Au Yeung, Chi Yuen Chan, Anthony

Cheung, Chi Sun

Ho, Hubert

Ho, Nancy Kwan, Kee Lai, Wilson Lau, Jimmy Law, Ricky Lee, Evita Lee, William Mak, Wai Ming Mok, Yuen Kin Ng, Ah Ming Ng, Jason

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Ngan, Ming Yan Tam, Kwok Kuen

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Wong, Alexander

Wong, Antony

Wong, Philip

Yung, Kin Man

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