Twenty-first International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic & Social Sustainability

Abstract

Community-participation is the lifeblood of good governance. The power to mold the society is in the citizens with the help of the elected officials. The study examines the level of community participation in local decision-making processes. Through interviews with residents, it explores the residents’ awareness and perspective, particularly youth, in engaging with local governance. The findings highlight the challenges faced by citizens and the importance of engagement in nurturing local policies and the role of youth leaders as representative of the younger generation. The study shows that enhancing community participation can lead to more knowledgeable and responsive decision-making.