Through preparing inputs and making recommendations to the World Scout Conference and to the World Scout Committee, to which the Forum was linked, participants developed the skills necessary to strengthen their capacity to take part in decision-making processes.

According to Resolution 6/02 on Youth Involvement in Decision-Making of the World Scout Conference, the WSYF aim was to enable young people to reach three different aims, which are 1. share their ideas and experiences on current issues affecting young people in different parts of the world; 2. suggest ways of strengthening national youth policies and training young people for world citizenship; and 3. contribute new ideas to the Movement on how to enrich educational programs for young people over 16.

[3] Delegates and Observers for the Forum should be included in the appropriate form returned to the World Scout Bureau in advance of the event.

If this is not completed before registration, each Delegate and Observer was required to produce an official letter of appointment clearly indicating the function of either Delegate or Observer, signed by the President, International Commissioner or other responsible official of his or her National Scout Organization.

All the participants of the World Scout Youth Forum are able to run for the election, while only one candidate can be nominated by each NSO.