Urban governance, youth participation, and technology in Cartagena: A case analysis
NextGenC Team — LSE Cities, Universidad ICESI (POLIS), Universidad de los Andes, UCLG, and Despacio
Summary
This analysis explores the territorial, political, and technological factors that influence youth political participation in Cartagena. It examines the socioeconomic challenges faced by young people, including unemployment, poverty, insecurity, and the digital divide. Additionally, the document discusses the scenarios of political-electoral representation, public policy tools aimed at youth, and the connections between urban governance, youth participation, and advancements in science, technology, and innovation. The findings are based on interviews, focus groups, and social mapping conducted with institutional actors and youth councilors from three district localities.
Authors
NextGenC Team — LSE Cities, Universidad ICESI (POLIS), Universidad de los Andes, UCLG, and Despacio
Institution/Organization
NextGenC: Connected Urban Generation is a project funded by the Botnar Foundation, led by LSE Cities, with participation from Universidad de los Andes, Universidad ICESI, UCLG, and Despacio.
Keywords
Youth participation — Urban governance — Digital technology — Youth Councils — Cartagena — Digital divide — Public policy — Youth citizenship — Public innovation — Intermediate cities — NextGenC
Publication Date
2024
Document Type
Research report — Case analysis with a mixed methodological approach
Suggested Citation
NextGenC (2024). Urban Governance, Youth Participation, and Technology in Cartagena: A Case Analysis. NextGenC: Connected Urban Generation. LSE Cities, Universidad ICESI, Universidad de los Andes, UCLG, Despacio.
Web Link
https://nextgenc.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Cartagena-ICESI-Report_Urban-Governance-and-City-Documents.pdf