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A significant consultative meeting of young leaders was held in Novi Pazar with the aim of promoting and developing the “My Novi Pazar” application. The meeting brought together young people from various sectors of social life, including representatives of local communities, who had the opportunity to share their opinions, suggestions, and ideas on how to improve the app and, consequently, the role of youth in the decision-making process in their city.
The “My Novi Pazar” app was developed to facilitate faster and more efficient communication between citizens and local authorities. Through this app, citizens can report various issues, track the work of city services, and stay informed about current events. During the meeting, it was emphasized that the goal is to further develop the app in accordance with the needs of its users—especially young people, who are key drivers of change.
One of the main focuses of the meeting was the civic engagement of young people in decision-making processes. The young leaders discussed the importance of their active participation in societal processes and how the app can become a platform that allows them to be directly involved in the planning and implementation of urban and social projects. Special emphasis was placed on the importance of creating planning documents that define the city’s development and ensuring their effective implementation.
It was highlighted that planning documents should not be merely abstract texts but should be based on the real needs and suggestions of citizens. Young activists and leaders should be able to recognize, analyze, and integrate these documents into the decision-making process.
Through direct communication and discussion, young leaders offered numerous suggestions for improving the functionality of the “My Novi Pazar” app. Some of the most notable proposals included:
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Improving the user interface – making navigation easier to ensure the app is accessible to all users, especially older citizens.
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Adding features for direct feedback – allowing citizens, particularly young people, to influence priority projects through voting or in-app surveys.
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Integration with social media – to enhance interaction and increase youth participation in decision-making processes, connecting the app with popular social networks was proposed.
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Enhancing the issue-reporting feature – enabling faster resolution and better tracking of reported issues, as well as increasing transparency in the work of local authorities.
The meeting was highly constructive, and the young leaders reaffirmed their readiness to be actively involved in social processes both locally and beyond. Through the “My Novi Pazar” app, youth will have the opportunity to influence decision-making, actively participate in planning the development of their city, and thereby contribute to building a better and more transparent society.
