Urban governance, youth participation, and technology in Quibdo: A case analysis

NextGenC Team — LSE Cities, Universidad ICESI (POLIS), Universidad de los Andes, UCLG, and Despacio

Quibdó ICESI

Summary

This document analyzes the territorial, political, social, and technological factors influencing youth political participation in Quibdo. It explores the socioeconomic context, including issues such as poverty, unemployment, insecurity, and the digital divide. The analysis also considers political-electoral representation scenarios and public policy instruments aimed at youth and technology. Additionally, it examines the intersection of governance, youth participation, and science and innovation. The findings are based on interviews, focus groups, and social mapping conducted with institutional actors and youth councilors. The study highlights a significant gap between the normative recognition of young people and the structural conditions necessary for their effective participation.

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 — Quibdó — Digital divide — Public policy — Youth citizenship — Public innovation — Intermediate cities — NextGenC — Chocó

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 Quibdó: 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/Quibdo-ICESI-Report_Urban-Governance-and-City-Documents.pdf