The YUP project is now in an exciting new phase of co-learning, knowledge exchange and the co-production of digital tools. In the coming months this will involve the undertaking of one city-wide forum in each of the case study cities with the participation of young people and city stakeholders (including municipal government actors or those…
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Young people today are born as so-called digital and technology natives. Digital media not only serves as a source of entertainment in their daily lives, but also acts as a medium for youth participation in city activities, reflecting modern forms of civic engagement. However, despite the advantages of digital media, can it also contribute to…
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How do young people take action on what matters to them? What factors encourage them? What challenges do they face? Continuing the survey story series, this section explores how young people in four cities take action on issues they care about in their communities.
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How was the YUP survey taken and who was involved? In this post, we will present a snapshot of our respondents’ backgrounds before delving further into how they participate in the cities.
By Ramona Abdallah & Sara Maassarani During April and May 2024 we initiated our field research activities in Lebanon, conducting 3 focus group discussions (FGDs) in El Mina and Bar Elias. In each city 2 of these FGDs were undertaken with 18-24 year olds and 1 with 14-16 year olds. Outreach was possible through our…
By Hasanatun Nisa Thamrin In June Kota Kita conducted the Focus Group Discussion (FGD) with participants under 18 years old, both in Solo and Denpasar. In Solo, we involved 12 junior high school students aged 13-15, and in Denpasar, the participants ranged from 14-18 years old. Unlike the FGD with young adults aged 18-24, the…
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We are excited to kickstart the activities of the Co-producing Youth Inclusive Digital Urban Governance (YUP) project in Indonesia through a series of kick-off events in the vibrant cities of Surakarta (Solo) and Denpasar in May and July 2024 respectively. With a focus on understanding young people’s roles in urban governance through digital platforms, the…