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Involving Children in decision making

The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) has recently published "Involving Children - a guide to engaging children in decision making".

The Guide covers areas of relevance to local government such as barriers to children's participation, principles, ethics and confidentiality and practical suggestions on how to do it.

The Guide is one of a number of publications developed within the Government's overall Agenda for Children, and has been written for organisations, government departments and community groups who want to engage children under the age of 18 in effective decision making.

Copies can be ordered by emailing agendaforchildren.

2 July 2003