OneCity

In case you missed it, here's a #recap of our #OneCityExplorer Launch. Access the recording of the stream here: youtube.com/live/Xdy_2Msx4… #ICYMI

Whose voices shape our cities? This #IWD we reflect on women’s participation in urban governance #WhoGetsHeard explores how participation systems can ensure ALL citizens influence decisions shaping our cities ▶️Watch : bit.ly/whogetsheard #inclusion #publicparticipation

#WhoGetsHeard #publicparticipation #inclusion This report examines how citizen voice can better connect to institutional response. 📑 Full report available at capricaribbean.org on Monday, March 9

@CapriCaribbean in collaboration with SlashRoots launched Who Gets Heard? the second study under the #OneCity initiative. Featuring remarks from the Mayor of Kingston Andrew Swaby and the Mayor of Montego Bay Richard Vernon. 📖 Full report : capricaribbean.org on March 9

“I called a certain agency and asked for information, and they asked me, ‘What do you need this for?’ As a citizen, there should be no question about why I need information. If you’re offering a public service, information should be proactively available so people can feel empowered and engaged.” — Dr. Gavin Myers (@gavinmyaz) 🔵Live now on CAPRI’s IG, @capri.caribbean @OneCityJA #WhoGetsHeard #PublicParticipation #YouthVoice

Join us to unpack the reforms required to connect citizen voice to institutional response🗣️

The report will be available on capricaribbean.org On 25 Feb at 11am there will be a further discussion on CAPRI's Instagram #WhoGetsHeard #PublicParticipation #YouthVoice

Final reflections: "this is a call to further action... our call to action must be to inspire, motivate, and empower young people to respond not only to their own needs but to their communities' needs." Fabian Brown. #WhoGetsHeard #PublicParticipation #YouthVoice

"Those who are interested come forward, but they don't speak up much. The young people are mostly interested in just surviving." #WhoGetsHeard #PublicParticipation #YouthVoice

"The young people who are interested in participating tend to be student leaders. The others don't seem to be much interested. Many young people are so distracted." #WhoGetsHeard #PublicParticipation #YouthVoice

Also on slido.com is a poll that we invite you to answer event code: onecity #WhoGetsHeard #PublicParticipation #YouthVoice

To ask questions go to slido.com enter event code: onecity (not capri, oops) #WhoGetsHeard #PublicParticipation #YouthVoice

"Many people who want to access HEART are not coming into the office so we have to find other ways to reach our potential clients, such as social media & radio, as well as better understand why they don't know about HEART courses." #WhoGetsHeard #PublicParticipation #YouthVoice

"HEART is big on inclusivity. We have several stakeholder engagements through varied channels. Young people speak to and about us in the social media space. We have a budget for stakeholder engagement & perception studies." #WhoGetsHeard #PublicParticipation #YouthVoice

"There is a lack of knowledge on HOW to participate -- there is a challenge in FINDING where to participate -- participation becomes a test of endurance. It's not apathy but looking for ways to participate." -- Gavin Myers #WhoGetsHeard #PublicParticipation #YouthVoice

"I always wonder how one gets the opportunity to participate. Is it only uptown people who get to do that?" #WhoGetsHeard #PublicParticipation #YouthVoice

"I feel like they checked a box." "It wasn't the community that made the final decision." "I think they're trying to make the youth heard, but they're not equipped to hear what they have to say." #WhoGetsHeard #PublicParticipation #YouthVoice

"There is a voice, it's not as strong as it should be, but it's growing." youtube.com/live/hganjVRm0… #WhoGetsHeard #PublicParticipation #YouthVoice

Ronique Rhoden, Director, Community Engagement, HEART/HSTA Trust @heartnstatrust, panelist. Gavin Myers, research lead on the report, part of the SlashRoots team, panelist. Fabian Brown, Deputy Chairman, Social Development Commission, panelist. #WhoGetsHeard #PublicParticipation

Ms. Christina Williams, member of the OneCity Advisory Board, moderator of the panel discussion: "65% of young Jamaicans are uncertain of their future in JA." #WhoGetsHeard #PublicParticipation #YouthVoice

Mayor Swaby: "I do not stand here to defend the status quo. It is our responsibility now to act. Hearing is not enough. If OneCity teaches us anything, it is that inclusion is a moral imperative and a practical strategy. MoBay is accepting the challenge." #WhoGetsHeard