[ddj] Generation Map of Europe

Mon Jan 14 14:12:04 UTC 2013

It sounds interesting, but a bit vague for really meaningful input so far.
As for the Generation Conflict Index, I would personally be interested in
comparisons between the young generation of today and the young generation
30 years ago. What are the main differences in terms of chances of getting
employed, being able to buy a house (or rent an apartment) and so on.

/Robin Linderborg

2013/1/14 EUWatcher / Joop Hazenberg <contact at euwatcher.eu>

> Hello all,
>
> I would like to ask your input on the following project. Together with
> a number of journalists and researchers, I am setting up a 'Generation
> Map of Europe.' This map will be combined with a yearly 'Generation
> Conflict Index'. The project is used to launch the new think-tank Next
> Generation for Europe (NGE) - check it here: www.ng4.eu
>
> The Generation Map should in the end be a mix of open data and
> storytelling, in such a format that it's easily reused by media and
> websites. We're starting with a map based on data aggregated from a
> variety of sources such as Eurostat, the OECD, IMF and others. After
> version 1.0 we want to take it further.
>
> The map has to show the main negative and positive factors that
> influence the future prospects of young Europeans. Based on this, we
> will rank EU member states on our Generation Conflict index. This
> index will indicate risks such as unemployment, but also rising costs
> of the welfare state in each member state.
>
> Ranking countries in this way will allow to kick-start a much-needed
> debate on the position of young people in Europe. To address these
> issues on a national scale is already difficult. But on a European
> level, the plight of young people seems to be ignored altogether.
>
> We are already trying to get funding for the basic research for Map
> 1.0 but could use much more help, as this exercise is quite
> complicated! Especially in terms of data collection, visualisation and
> dissemination.
>
> If you have suggestions to take the Generation Map forward, let us know!
>
> Many thanks in advance,
> Joop Hazenberg
> www.ng4.eu
>
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