Participatory budgeting can be a powerful tool for cities to educate, engage, and empower communities. As one of the methods ranking highest on the participation ladder, this kind of engagement project transfers considerable decision-making power to residents and stakeholders and thus maximizes the many benefits of community engagement. But what...
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In recent years, communities across the globe have voiced a burgeoning need and desire to be directly involved in local decision-making. As a result, community engagement has become an increasingly crucial topic for local governments. Not just because it plays into the inherent collaborative sentiment of a democratic system, but...
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Declining levels of youth political participation pose a challenge to many democracies. Young people seem to have lower levels of political engagement when it comes to participating in traditional political activities such as voting and joining political parties. So how can you get the youth to participate in your local...
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Are you a firm believer in the offline old-school? Or do you choose the digital route whenever you can? Good news: when it comes to community engagement, you don’t have to pick one. In fact, a combination of offline and online engagement methods ensure that you reach a more diverse...
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A big announcement: CitizenLab will shape the way tomorrow’s cities are governed, through citizensourcing and crowdgovernance. More info coming about the what, where, why, how and when. Pass by from time to time on this blog to stay tuned or to just say hello. Cheers, Wietse & Aline Founders CitizenLab
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