Youth Participation for Sustainable Value Creation: The Role and Prioritization of SDGs

Tatjana Borojević, Nataša Petrović, Jelena Andreja Radaković (), Hajdana Glomazić, Milan Radojičić, Nemanja Milenković, Damjan Maletič and Matjaž Maletič
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Tatjana Borojević: Faculty of Organizational Sciences, University of Maribor, 4000 Kranj, Slovenia
Nataša Petrović: Faculty of Organizational Sciences, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Jelena Andreja Radaković: Faculty of Organizational Sciences, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Hajdana Glomazić: Institute of Criminological and Sociological Research, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Milan Radojičić: Faculty of Organizational Sciences, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Nemanja Milenković: Faculty of Organizational Sciences, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Damjan Maletič: Faculty of Organizational Sciences, University of Maribor, 4000 Kranj, Slovenia
Matjaž Maletič: Faculty of Organizational Sciences, University of Maribor, 4000 Kranj, Slovenia

Sustainability, 2023, vol. 15, issue 23, 1-17

Abstract: Young people play a pivotal role in instigating and driving significant changes. The impact of individuals’ involvement in environmental conservation, community development, and social change initiatives for sustainable value creation is of considerable importance in the pursuit of the sustainable development goals (SDGs). The objective of this study is to examine the contribution of youth engagement in the creation of sustainable value by analyzing their comprehension and prioritization of the 17 SDGs, with the goal of achieving sustainable development and sustainability. The researchers conducted a study on a sample of 1085 individuals between the ages of 14 and 30, who were selected from three distinct countries within the Western Balkan region—the Republic of Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the Republic of Northern Macedonia. The data were analyzed using factor analysis in conjunction with descriptive and inferential statistics. The survey findings indicate that poverty, hunger, and access to adequate healthcare are the primary SDGs and societal challenges confronting the youth in these nations. Furthermore, it emphasizes the significance of both formal and informal education among youth as a catalyst for societal transformation for sustainable value creation.

Keywords: youth; youth participation; sustainable value creation; sustainable development goals; prioritization of sustainable development goals (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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