INEDA aimed to promote innovative approaches for building educational formats in youth work through forming creativity skills and creative approach to the educational process in youth work. Project suggested using a creative approach in developing educational formats as a driver of change in the learning process. Creative thinking skills, tolerance, teamwork and solving problems for youth educators that were developed during the project contributed to a better deal with inclusion and diversity through the use of more diverse and more adapted youth work styles. It helped the youth sector adapt during a crisis in terms of more digital and resilient recovery, thereby also contributing to EU’s strategic priorities.
Creative approaches in work, particularly in education and youth work, have become crucial in recent years, driven by socio-cultural changes, economic development, and challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic. The digital era necessitated reevaluation of pedagogical practices to incorporate creative and digital learning approaches, as highlighted by the INEDA project. The project focused on developing skills and competencies to boost creativity and foster intersectoral cooperation. An online survey revealed that 67% of youth workers struggled to think outside the mainstream, affecting youth engagement. Addressing this, non-formal education workers, particularly with disadvantaged youth, played a key role in promoting innovation and creativity. This involved enhancing youth workers' creativity, guided by Torrens' theory of creativity, which includes Fluency, Flexibility, Elaboration, and Originality. These skills are vital for adapting to the digital era and were emphasized at the Davos Economic Forum. The project also developed skills like creative thinking, tolerance, teamwork, and problem-solving. These skills helped in dealing with inclusion and diversity, enabling a more digital and resilient recovery in the youth sector.