Empowering Youth to Make their Voices Heard in their Community: The Citympact Story
Location: Saint-Maurice, Valais, Switzerland (about 4,518 inhabitants)
Date: ongoing
Website: citympact.ch
Industries:
Innovation
Technology
Politics
Community
Services:
Platform development
User research
Communication strategy
Data analysis
Technical support
Marketing
Community management
Collaboration:
Serendipity Agency | Hyperio
Background
Citympact is a digital platform that aims to empower the youth of Generation Z to actively participate in the decision-making process of their community. The platform is designed to provide a simple and accessible tool for young people to express their opinions and concerns on projects and issues that affect their city.
The Problem
The youth of Generation Z often feel disengaged and disconnected from the political and civic process in their community. They may not know how to get involved or feel that their voices are not being heard. This lack of participation can lead to a lack of representation and a disconnect between the youth and the decisions that affect their lives.
Key Insights
Our research revealed that Generation Z is highly interested in social and political issues but lacks the knowledge and resources to get involved. We found that providing a user-friendly platform for young people to express their opinions and concerns would be an effective way to increase their participation in civic decision-making.
Solution
Based on these insights, we created a digital platform that is accessible to all citizens of Generation Z, providing them with a simple tool to make their voice heard on the projects and issues that affect their community. The platform provides a direct communication channel between young people and public authorities, allowing them to have a say in the issues that affect them. The platform is easy to use and accessible, and it allows young people to express their opinions and concerns in a way that is relevant to them.
Press
The launch of the Citympact project in St-Maurice has garnered significant media attention, with local outlets such as Radiochablais, RhoneFM, and Le Nouvelliste reporting on the initiative and its goal of increasing citizen participation in public projects decision-making process.
Radio interview with the president of Saint-Maurice
“We are happy to be able to participate in this pilot project and to have received the support of the Swiss Digital Administration. The proper functioning of a democracy starts at the communal level. It is crucial to encourage the population, and in particular the new generations, to participate in the democratic process. Citympact offers an innovative solution to increase this participation.”
Impact
Since its launch, Citympact has seen a significant increase in youth participation in civic decision-making. The platform has also helped to bridge the gap between the youth and community leaders, resulting in more effective communication and a greater understanding of the needs and concerns of the youth.
The Citympact campaign in Saint-Maurice, a town of 4,518 inhabitants, has seen impressive results in increasing civic participation among Generation Z. Over the course of 2 months, the platform received 4,442 visits and 1,000 unique visitors. 5 projects were put to the vote and received a total of 788 votes. The platform has also been well-received by public authorities.
Recognition
Citympact has received recognition for its innovative approach to increasing political participation among Generation Z in Switzerland. The project has received the Prototype Fund award from Opendata.ch, as well as the support of "Digital Public Services Switzerland" to implement the project in St-Maurice.
Let's revive civic participation together
Citympact's platform has effectively empowered the youth of Generation Z to participate in the civic decision-making process of their community. By providing a user-friendly and accessible tool for young people to express their opinions and concerns, Citympact has successfully helped bridge the gap between the youth and community leaders. The results speak for themselves with a significant engagement and interest from young people in the issues affecting their municipality.
Demo
If you're interested in seeing Citympact in action, check out our demo site. Here, you'll be able to experience the tool and get a feel for how it works. You can book a demo with our team if you'd like to learn more. Our team would be happy to walk you through the platform and answer any questions. Booking a demo is a great way to see the impact that Citympact can have on your community.
Join the movement for more engaged and empowered citizens! Bring the innovative Citympact project to your municipality and give your community a voice in shaping its future.