Youthwise: The OECD's Youth Advisory Board

As part of Youthwise, members: 

• bring their generation's perspectives, insights, and ideas to the OECD
• gain a greater understanding of key policy issues that affect their generation
• take part in closed-door meetings and consultations, engaging on a range of topics and themes, with OECD experts and external stakeholders
• have the opportunity to speak at events and participate in webinars, providing interventions on behalf of Youthwise
• create and (co-)author documents, articles, and videos to share Youthwise views
• join interactive workshops with other youth organisations such as the Y20, meeting youth leaders from around the world
• network and gain a better understanding of how international policy-making functions. 

Youthwise activities principally take place online, though members may be invited to in-person events. A high level of attendance and participation is expected from all members. Youthwise members are not remunerated for their participation. 

Applicants should be:

• between 18 and 30 years of age
• a national of an OECD member country
• fluent in English
• highly interested in national and international debates on building an inclusive future through the green and digital transitions
• able to be diplomatic, understanding and open to different ideas and perspectives when discussing potentially divisive topics
• neither affiliated with the OECD and subsidiaries, member country delegations, or have a relative who is currently OECD-affiliated
• available to participate in the Youthwise programme from July 2025 until June 2027.

An inter-generational, cross-directorate OECD jury reviewed applications to select a diverse, representative group of young people.