exchanges; . Measures to define possible new actions to fill any gaps discovered in existing exchange programmes;

- Activiies concerned with the development of: . Information to young people and youth workers about the activities supported under the programme and the application and grant systems relating to each activity; . Consultation facilities; . Coordination of activities and exchanges of information and experience between designated bodies in the Member States; . Assessment of the qualitative effect of the programme.

Implementation

The Commission implements the programme assisted by an advisory committee composed of two representatives from each Member State and chaired by the Commission representative. Members of the committee may be assisted by experts or advisers. A representative of the Council of Europe and a representative of the Youth Forum of the EuropeanCommunities are invited to participate in the work of the committee as observers. Each Member State designates an existing body or sets up one or more competent bodies responsible for coordinating the implementation of the programme at national level. These bodies cooperate in the continuous evaluation of the programme.

The measures are directed at young people (from 15 to 25 years of age) as well as at bodies active in promoting youth exchanges or mobility. The projects to receive Community assistance are chosen on the basis of joint criteria of quality, impact and efficacy in line with the programme objectives.

The Commission ensures that there is consistency and complementarity between this programme and other activities of the Member States and of the Community affecting young people, in particular youth exchanges