Three phases of citizenship learning:

1) Citizenship learning was established as part of the school curriculum. 

2) The concept was introduced at the level of 16 to 19 years old.

3) Active Learning for Active Citizenship is the third phase of the government’s strategy to promote education for active citizenship. It focuses on adults and learning in community settings.

Together We Can:

• Active Learning for Active Citizenship is part of Together We Can, a cross-government action plan with the overall goal of providing more opportunities for people to influence the public policy decisions that affect their lives and communities (www.togetherwecan.info).

• It aims to promote strategic cooperation between the public, community and corporate sectors at local, regional and national level.

• The action plan comprises of four main areas: citizenship and democracy, regeneration and cohesion, safety and justice, and health and sustainability.

Civil Renewal:

• Active Learning for Active Citizenship is part of the government’s agenda for “civil renewal”, which highlights the importance of people and government working together to find solutions to local problems and to make life better for all.

• Civil renewal has three main themes: active citizens, strengthened communities, and partnership with public bodies.