This policy brief, developed within the framework of the “Stronger Voices for Better Choices – Youth Hub for the Western Balkans and Turkey” project, is based on the Youth Participation Index for Albania 2023. It focuses on strengthening and functionalizing Local Youth Councils (LYCs) as key mechanisms for youth participation in local decision-making. The document draws on national data, legal frameworks, consultations with institutional stakeholders, and input from youth councils in four municipalities, offering concrete policy recommendations for improving the inclusiveness, functionality, and sustainability of youth structures across the country