civic engagement Civic Engagement Trends It is well documented that ‘big government’ does not represent the interests of the ordinary person, so much so, that it is taken to be true by many. The general public, and young people, in particular, are often perceived to have 'switched off' and given up on civil engagement as
community engagement Upskill Your Community Members We all know the importance of community work and ensuring that citizens are kept up to date on developments that are occurring in the neighborhood. Many factors can impact how a community operates, social, economic, educational opportunities etc. No matter what kind of organization you operate, if it involves people
civic engagement Citizen Directed Change Checking in with an email or a tweet is not only expected these days but it can also prove vital for pushing change. We harp on about “citizen engagement” and “civic tech” a lot because they are more than just buzzwords to us. They serve as common ground to help
citizen participation Benefits Of Community Orientated Events Busy trying to improve citizen engagement in your locality? It’s hard to imagine that we still need to convince people to go out and enjoy themselves. Not all progress can be measured in data sheets and signatures on a form and we, for one, want to encourage the social
citizen engagement Citizen Engagement Improves Urban Development We cannot emphasize enough how important it is to promote engagement within urban communities. Without social capital, local level networks or grassroots initiatives have difficulty dealing with urban issues such as poverty, education, and unemployment. Citizen engagement, as a community building strategy, has been recognized as leading more cities to
