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National Dialogue Forum

Denmark has a long tradition The National Dialogue Forum Currently, the Dialogue Forum
of cross-sectoral cooperation has three to four annual meet- consists of individual members as
on guidance issues at national, ings where issues such as best well as representatives from mem-
regional and local levels. At practices, experiences, new ber organisations and ministries,
national level, this tradition is ideas and innovative thinking appointed for a period of three
continued through a National within the field of guidance are years.
Dialogue Forum. The purpose of discussed. In between meetings,
the Dialogue Forum is: the Dialogue Forum members Examples of member organisa-
• to develop and enhance the have the opportunity to contin- tions are:
level of quality in Danish guid- ue discussions – or initiate new • National employers’ organisa-
ance services, and ones – on an ICT-based discus- tions, unions and trade organi-
• to secure a close dialogue sion board. sations
between the Minister and • Guidance counsellor associa-
relevant organisations, insti- The Dialogue Forum is headed tions
tutions, guidance counsellor by a board of three persons, • Youth organisations
associations and individuals one of whom is the chair of the • Municipal authorities.
holding a leading position in forum, all appointed directly
Danish guidance. by the Minister of Education.

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