Canary Islands: Participation and civic space (ES0166)
Overview
At-a-Glance
Action Plan: Not Attached
Action Plan Cycle: 2025
Status:
Institutions
Lead Institution: Presidency, Public Administration, Justice and Security; Directorate-General for Transparency and Citizen Participation
Support Institution(s):
Policy Areas
Education, Inclusion, Legislation, Local, Mainstreaming Participation, Participation-Focused, Participatory Approaches, Public Participation, Public Service Delivery, Science & Technology, YouthIRM Review
IRM Report: Pending IRM Review
Early Results: Pending IRM Review
Design i
Verifiable: Pending IRM Review
Relevant to OGP Values: Pending IRM Review
Ambition (see definition): Pending IRM Review
Implementation i
Completion: Pending IRM Review
Description
10.12.1. Citizen Laboratories Programme
Brief description
Citizen laboratories are innovative spaces where solutions to problems are co-created through collaboration between citizens, institutions and experts. The implementation of these laboratories in the Canary Islands will promote active citizen participation, social innovation and collaboration between the government and civil society. Following successful examples from other governments and institutions, the aim is to adapt this methodology to the specific characteristics of the Canary Islands in order to promote more open and participatory governance.
Objectives
• Develop citizen laboratories in different Canary Islands institutions (government, councils, municipalities) to promote innovation and citizen participation.
• Create a collaborative environment where citizens, governments, experts and the public can work together to solve local problems and improve public services.
• Promote a culture of co-creation and social experimentation to improve public policy.
• Increase citizens' trust and civic engagement through their active participation in governance processes. governance processes.