Evaluation Results 70th International Session of the European Youth Parliament in Tallinn, Estonia 27th of July to 5th of August 2012
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Dear reader, This document contains the delegates’ evaluation of the 70th International Session of the European Youth Parliament in Tallinn, Estonia. As you can see, the evaluation shows that the event has been a success. However, we invite you all to study the document carefully to identify what we can learn for future sessions. The delegates’ evaluation is divided into two sections: I.) evaluation overview and II.) evaluation by countries. The overview part depicts the evaluation of delegates concerning different aspects of the session. The answers are represented as diagrams and, when thought useful for the purpose of comparison, accompanied by the answers from the previous International Sessions. For a better round up of the evaluation, we included at the end of each aspect most often stated comments and suggestions. The quotes at the end should give you an overall impression of the delegates’ evaluation of the session and bring back some memories. The second part of the evaluation portrays the delegates’ responses according to their country of origin. The diagrams represented in this section are meant to provide each NC with the evaluation of their work for the IS in Tallinn. For this purpose, questions regarding the preparation for the session and the future engagement in EYP are included. The delegates’ evaluation is based on 93 returned questionnaires. Due to the incomplete amount of returned questionnaires from the delegates and the absence of the nationality information on some filled-in questionnaires, we were not able to provide evaluation for all countries taking part at the IS in Tallinn. If there should be any comments or questions about the evaluation, don’t hesitate to contact us. Petya Koleva EYP International Office
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DELEGATES
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I. Evaluation Overview 1. Preparation and information It was difficult to find information material for my committee topic. 12 %
6%
82 % No No opinion Yes
I received letters and information too late. 22 %
68 % No No opinion Yes
10 %
I did not know what to expect, therefore preparation proved to be difficult. 16 %
8%
76 % No No opinion Yes
I could reach the EYP contact persons without problems. 8% 79 %
13 % No No opinion Yes
„No“ answers of previous sessions: Istanbul 86% Zagreb 87 % Rhône-Alpes 85 % Athens 88 % Lillehammer 80 %
„No“ answers of previous sessions: Istanbul 68% Zagreb 49 % Rhône-Alpes 70 % Athens 59 % Lillehammer 61 % Lviv 36 %
„No“ answers of previous sessions: Istanbul 72% Zagreb 72 % Rhône-Alpes 79 % Athens 72 % Lillehammer 71 % Lviv 69 %
„Yes“ answers of previous sessions: Istanbul 64% Zagreb 58 % Rhône-Alpes 74 % Athens 58 % Lillehammer 69 % Lviv 57 %
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I visited the session website before the event. 89 %
The session website provided me with all necessary information.
11 %
18 % 60 % No
Yes 22 %
I had problems with finding funding and sponsoring for the travel costs and participation fees.
42 %
I do consider the participation fees as reasonable regarding the offerings of the session. 10 %
26 % 80 %
I used the links in the research document to prepare my committee topic. 90 %
5%
5% No No opinion Yes
I knew that I was meant to prepare the topic and had informed myself appropriately. 7% 89 %
10 % No No opinion Yes
No No opinion Yes
32 %
4% No No opinion Yes
No No opinion Yes
„Yes“ answers of previous sessions: Istanbul 87% Zagreb 80 % Rhône-Alpes 90 % Athens 89 % Lillehammer 82 % Lviv 85 %
„Yes“ answers of previous sessions: Istanbul 89 % Zagreb 81 % Rhône-Alpes 89 % Athens 85 % Lillehammer 92 % Lviv 85 %
My participation in this session motivated me to get into topics that were new to me. 74 %
9% 17 % No No opinion Yes
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2. Teambuilding
Teambuilding helped to build mutual trust and to form a real team. 7%
8%
86 %
2% 3% No No opinion Yes
Teambuilding helped to develop a feeling for the diversity of cultures and opinions in Europe. 11 % 76 %
13 %
At Teambuilding, we got to know each other and lowered original hesitancies.
No
95 %
No No opinion Yes
The mixture of youngsters from different countries in my committee helped me to get an idea of their country, culture and way of living. 4% 8 % No 88 %
No opinion
No opinion
Yes
Yes
Comments & Suggestions: - More problem solving games! - This Teambuilding was new and perfect. - Have these trainers present at more sessions and use these innovative methods more often.
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3. Committee Work
In my committee, we exchanged very different perspectives and opinions. 7%
89 %
6% 8%
4%
No No opinion Yes
We have been able to conciliate our different points of view in a common resolution in a peaceful way. 10 % 85 %
During Committee work, I have learned to recognise and respect the different perspectives.
I went through a truly democratic decision making process. 11 % 10 %
No No opinion Yes
I learned to appreciate democratic decision making processes. 7%
70 %
23 % No No opinion Yes
My committee topic was interesting. 5% 91 %
4%
No No opinion Yes
13 %
8%
No No opinion Yes
I have experienced the advantages of combined expertise from different European countries. 6% No 10 % 84 % No opinion Yes
„Yes“ answers of previous sessions: Istanbul 89 % Zagreb 88 % Rhône-Alpes 94 % Athens 91 % Lillehammer 90 % Lviv 91 %
The committee topics were relevant to me.
79 %
No opinion Yes
79 %
5%
No
86 %
I felt that the topic was relevant to European Politics today. 6% 5%
No
89 %
No
No opinion
No opinion
Yes
Yes
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Our work was guided by tolerance and respect. 10 %
79 %
11 %
No No opinion Yes
Comments & Suggestions: - Approach topics from different perspectives, use more non-standard ways of organising CW. - Committee topic was already solved by the Parliament, therefore no really new possible solutions. -
It was really efficient and effective
4. Experts Roundtables
The consulation of the expert helped my commitee to produce a well established resolution.
I did have an expert roundtable with my commitee. 82 % Yes No
28 % 61 % 11 %
18 %
The expert could provide us with satisfying answers to our questions. 56 %
37 %
No No opinion Yes
No No opinion Yes
Comments & Suggestions: - Not having more than two per committee, preferably only one. - I liked the experts. Thank you! - Experts should definitely be present at every EYP session.
7%
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5. General Assembly (GA) The GA preparation on Thursday was very useful for a good quality of the debates. 12 % 9% 79 % No
78 %
No No opinion
Yes
Yes
I have understood better how parliamentary debate works.
11 %
85 %
9 % 13 %
No opinion
I have experienced in GA how democratic debate works. 4%
I have experienced the attractiveness of political debates and active participation.
No
4% 80 %
16 %
No opinion Yes
It is important that the European Parliament as well as other EU Institutions take our resolutions into consideration.
82 %
9%
9%
No No opinion Yes
No No opinion Yes
„Yes“ answers of previous sessions: Istanbul 91 % Zagreb 94 % Rhône-Alpes 90% Athens 89% Lillehammer 96 % Lviv 89 %
Comments & Suggestions: - I loved the New Horizon speeches. - Choose more controversial topics so as to have more passionate and lively debates. - I would have appreciated more time for GA preparation because it is really hard to write speeches and gathering ideas during the night.
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6. General Programme
There was a good balance between socializing and serious work all through the session. 15 % 84 %
1%
No No opinion Yes
The atmosphere all through the session gave me the impression to attend a very special and unique event. 13 %8 %
No
79 %
No opinion
„Yes“ answers of previous sessions: Istanbul 92 % Zagreb 84 % Rhône-Alpes 66 % Athens 85 % Lillehammer 89 % Lviv 89 %
„Yes“ answers of previous sessions: Istanbul 93% Zagreb 85 % Rhône-Alpes 68 % Athens 90 % Lillehammer 93 % Lviv 88 %
During the session, I have had various opportunities to get to know the fears and visions of the other participants. 4%
7%
89 %
No No opinion Yes
I feel I have become more interested in Europe than I did before the session. 13 % 73 %
14 %
No No opinion Yes
The interaction during the session has helped me to get to know better the point of view and situation of youngsters in the European countries. 95 %
3%
2%
No No opinion Yes
This event and its preparation have improved my knowledge and awareness of cultural diversity in Europe. 4% 7% No 89 % No opinion Yes
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With this session, I learned to even more appreciate the values of freedom, liberty and diversity. 7% 79 %
14 %
No No opinion Yes
I would have liked to receive more input on my topic, e.g. experts, information material, etc. 62 % 34 % No No opinion Yes 23 %
I would have liked to have more time for political debates. 31% 58% 11 %
No No opinion Yes
Intercultural dialogue and European cooperation have been promoted and lived during this session. 88 %
4%8% No No opinion
„Yes“ answers of previous sessions: Istanbul 62 % Zagreb 57 % Rhône-Alpes 45 % Athens 55 % Lillehammer 59 % Lviv 66 %
„Yes“ answers of previous sessions: Istanbul 62 % Zagreb 60 % Rhône-Alpes 59 % Athens 55% Lillehammer 56 % Lviv 65 %
„Yes“ answers of previous sessions: Istanbul 90 % Zagreb 88 % Rhône-Alpes 86% Athens 89 % Lillehammer 85 % Lviv 92 %
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The quality of the evening programme was good. 37 %
54 %
No No opinion
9%
Yes
I would have wished to have more free time. 84%
11 %
8% No No opinion Yes
„Yes“ answers of previous sessions: Istanbul 85% Zagreb 66 % Rhône-Alpes 58 % Athens 53 % Lillehammer 64 % Lviv 78 %
„Yes“ answers of previous sessions: Istanbul 81% Zagreb 77 % Rhône-Alpes 87 % Athens 67 % Lillehammer 69 % Lviv 79 %
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7. Personal development
My participation in this session helped to improve my language skills. 71 %
My participation in this session helped to improve my knowledge and understanding of different cultures.
12 %
5 %3 %
17 %
No
92 % No No opinion Yes
My participation in this session made me aware of the diversity of cultures, thoughts, opinions and orientations in Europe. 87 % 1 % 12 % No
No opinion Yes
I learned to appreciate cultural diversity. 2%
12 %
86 %
No No opinion Yes
No opinion Yes
My participation in this session helped to improve my knowledge of the functioning of European parliament. 74 %
13 %
13 %
No No opinion Yes
My participation in this session has raised my preparedness and willingness to be and become an active citizen. 6% 86 %
88 %
6%
6%
No No opinion Yes
My participation in this session helped me to improve my ability to work in an international team. 5% 0%
8% No No opinion Yes
My participation in this session helped to improve my participation skills. 84 %
My participation in this session helped to have a better understanding of current political developments in Europe.
96 %
No No opinion Yes
My participation in this session helped me to become aware of the active role I can play in European society.
8%
11 % 8%
74 % No No opinion Yes
15 % No No opinion Yes
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8. The Future I would like to attend EYP-events in the future. 5%
8%
87 %
No No opinion
I will share my experience and insights among friends and fellow students once I am back in my home town. 2% 5% No 93 % No opinion
Yes
I want to start an initiative in my school/city/country to promote the awareness for European issues. 14%
63%
23%
No
Yes
I would like to get involved into my national EYP-association. 84 %
7%
9% No No opinion Yes
No opinion Yes
I would like to get active as a volunteer. 80 %
7%
I raised my readiness to contribute to the development of society through active participation after the session.
13 %
3% No No opinion Yes
87 %
10 % No No opinion Yes
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9. Chairs, Journos and Orgas
Organisers I was always able to find an organiser when I needed help. 9% 86 %
5% No No opinion Yes
The organisers were friendly. 12 % 85 %
3% No No opinion Yes
The organisers were always able to give me clear and detailed information. 83 %
10 % 7%
No No opinion Yes
„Yes“ answers of previous sessions: Istanbul 81 % Zagreb 61 % Rhône-Alpes 63 % Athens 65 % Lillehammer 84 % Lviv 64 %
„Yes“ answers of previous sessions: Istanbul 79% Zagreb 58 % Rhône-Alpes 64 % Athens 85 % Lillehammer 94 % Lviv 80 %
„Yes“ answers of previous sessions: Istanbul 63% Zagreb 52 % Rhône-Alpes 36 % Athens 56 % Lillehammer 84 % Lviv 47 %
Punctuality The events and travels happened on time. 21 %
No No opinion Yes
69 % 10 %
„Yes“ answers of previous sessions: Istanbul 15 % Zagreb 33 % Rhône-Alpes 47 % Athens 9 % Lillehammer 77 % Lviv 21 %
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Chairs
Our chair facilitated our work as a committee. 7% 90 %
3% No No opinion Yes
Our chair was competent and knew what to do. 3% 92 %
5% No No opinion Yes
Our chair spent a lot of time with us. 71 %
22 % 7%
No No opinion Yes
„Yes“ answers of previous sessions: Istanbul 94 % Zagreb 91 % Rhône-Alpes 93 % Athens 89 % Lillehammer 89 % Lviv 81 %
„Yes“ answers of previous sessions: Istanbul 97 % Zagreb 92 % Rhône-Alpes 97 % Athens 94 % Lillehammer 93 % Lviv 89 %
„Yes“ answers of previous sessions: Istanbul 90 % Zagreb 84 % Rhône-Alpes 81 % Athens 89 % Lillehammer 74 % Lviv 75 %
Journos I read every issue of the session newspaper. 66 %
28 % No 6%
No opinion Yes
„Yes“ answers of previous sessions: Istanbul 61 % Zagreb 50 % Rhône-Alpes 41 % Athens 57 % Lillehammer 55 % Lviv 58 %
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The session newspaper met my expectations. 15 % 11 %
74 %
No No opinion Yes
The journalists improved the atmosphere of the session. 26 %
69 %
6%
No No opinion Yes
I had the feeling that the chairs, orgas and journos treated me respectfully. 93%
3%
4% No No opinion Yes
„Yes“ answers of previous sessions: Istanbul 65 % Zagreb 86 % Rhône-Alpes 81 % Athens 86 % Lillehammer 77 % Lviv 71 %
„Yes“ answers of previous sessions: Istanbul 92% Zagreb 83 % Rhône-Alpes 79 % Athens 93 % Lillehammer 96 % Lviv 90 %
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10. Rating
Teambuilding Low
No opinion
High
37 % 87 %
92 %
52 %
40 % 33 %
6% 7%
4% 2%
23 %
Overall impression Importance for the - how did you like Intercultural it? dialogue.
15 %
Importance to Importance for the raise development awareness for of a feeling of European issues. democratic citizenship.
Eurovillage Low
No opinion
96%
87 % 7% Overall impression - how did you like it?
High
3% 1% Importance for the Intercultural dialogue.
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Opening Ceremony Low
No opinion
High
80 %
88 % 16 % 4%
7% 5% Overall impression - how did you like it?
Importance to raise my awareness for European issues.
Committee Work Low
94 %
2% 4%
No opinion
93 %
5% 2%
High
93 %
98 %
1% 1%
2% 5%
Overall impressionImportance for the Importance to Importance for the - how did you like Intercultural raise development it? dialogue. awareness for of a feeling of European issues. democratic citizenship.
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Committee Dinner Low
No opinion
High
36 % 83 %
89 %
44 % 5%
12 % 5%
6% Overall impression - how did you like it?
20 %
Importance for the Intercultural dialogue.
Importance to raise awareness for European issues.
Evening Programme Low
No opinion
81 % 7% 12 % Overall impression - how did you like it?
High
75 % 15 % 10% Importance for the Intercultural dialogue.
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EuroConcert Low
No opinion
High
30 % 84 %
91 %
49 % 9%
5% 4%
21 %
Overall impression - how did you like it?
7%
Importance for the Intercultural dialogue.
Importance to raise my awareness for European issues.
General Assembly Low
7% Overall impression - how did you like it?
High
84 %
84 %
9%
No opinion
95 %
96 %
12 %
4% 2% 3%
4% Importance for the Intercultural dialogue.
Importance to raise awareness for European issues.
Importance for the development of a feeling of democratic citizenship.
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Description Sentences (selected):
“Europe is more about people then politics, the diversity of all participants is what brought me closer to Europe.” -
Delegate, 19, Belgium
“A session that gave one the best delegate experience ever.” -
Delegate, 17, Austria
“This session taught me that nothing is impossible when you believe in yourself.” -
Delegate, 17, Croatia
“Amazing, had an awesome time and made amazing friends.” -
Delegate, 18, Ireland
“An intensive week with new people from all over Europe.” -
Delegate, 17, Sweden
“The best way to spend your summer holidays!” -
Delegate, 19, Romania
“Memories I will never forget and hold dear for the rest of my life !” -
Delegate, 21, Ukraine
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Delegate, 20, Hungary
“Living inspiration.”
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II. Evaluation by Countries 1. It was difficult to find information material for my committee topic.
It was difficult to find information material for my committee topic.
100 % 80 % 60 % 40 %
Yes
20 %
No opinion
0%
No
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2. We received letters and information too late.
We received letters and information too late.
100 % 80 % 60 % 40 %
Yes
20 %
No opinion
0%
No
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3. We did not know what to expect, therefore preparation proved to be difficult.
We did not know what to expect, therefore preparation proved to be difficult.
100% 80% 60% 40%
Yes
20%
No opinion
0%
No
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4. We could reach the EYP contact persons without problems.
We could reach the EYP contact persons without problems.
100% 80% 60% 40%
Yes
20%
No opinion
0%
No
25
5. We had problems with finding funding and sponsoring for the travel costs and participation fees.
We had problems with finding funding and sponsoring for the travel costs and participation fees.
100% 80% 60% 40%
Yes
20%
No opinion
0%
No
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6. I do consider the participation fees as reasonable regarding the offerings of the session.
I do consider the participation fees as reasonable regarding the offerings of the session.
100% 80% 60% 40%
Yes
20%
No opinion
0%
No
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7. I used the links in the research document to prepare my committee topic.
I used the links in the research document to prepare my committee topic.
100% 80% 60% 40%
Yes
20%
No opinion
0%
No
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8. I knew that I was meant to prepare the committee work topic and had informed myself appropriately.
I knew that I was meant to prepare the topic and had informed myself appropriately.
100% 80% 60% 40%
Yes
20%
No opinion
0%
No
29
9. I would like to attend EYP events in the future.
I would like to attend EYP events in the future
Yes No opinion No
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10. I will share my experience among friends and fellow students once I am back in my home town.
I will share my experience among friends and fellow students once I am back in my home town.
100% 80% 60% 40%
Yes
20%
No opinion
0%
No
31
11. I want to start an initiative in my school/city/country to promote the awareness for European issues.
I want to start an initiative in my school/city/country to promote the awareness for European issues.
100% 80% 60% 40% Yes 20% 0%
No opinion No
32
12. I would like to get involved into my national EYP association.
I would like to get involved into my national EYP association.
100% 80% 60% 40%
Yes
20%
No opinion
0%
No
33
13. I would like to get active as a volunteer.
I would like to get active as a volunteer.
100% 80% 60% 40%
Yes
20%
No opinion
0%
No
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