ZAGREB, 30 Jan 2022 - The results of a survey of 1,370 respondents on the needs of youths in Split were presented in that city earlier this week, confirming that the biggest problems are employment and housing.
The survey was conducted on youths aged 15 - 30 who reside, study, or work in Split, in order to develop a city youth programme for the period 2022-2025.
Of the 1,370 respondents, 62.20% were female.
The issues of employment and housing are causes of great dissatisfaction amongst young people, who are also dissatisfied with the availability of information.
Maša Cek of the Association Delta said that in the survey, youths also expressed the need for more jobs for those in the education system, help in obtaining their first work experience, and more direct contact with employers.
As a place to live, Split received a rating of 3 out of 5, with 5. When it ccame to housing-related support, youths think the most useful tool to help them is to become property owners.
Respondents who live in Split are mostly satisfied with the infrastructure and the availability of the necessary facilities, green spaces and the availability of cultural events were rated as being below average.
The survey has shown that young people in Split mostly get around on foot and by car, while the public transport and the bicycle-sharing system is used less, said Cek.
Also, it has shown that young people are satisfied with the availability of sports and recreational activities, while they are the least satisfied with the offer of cultural activities. They stressed the need for a larger and more diverse range of options for spending one's free time with lower prices, especially for sports and non-formal education.
The president of the association Info Zona, Goran Biličić, said that youths do not see Split as a city that encourages them to participate in society and do not feel that their volunteer work is appreciated by the general public.
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