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

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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