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For the eighth time, a consultative meeting was held in Novi Pazar with young leaders from local communities, where observations and suggestions regarding the “My Novi Pazar” app were exchanged. The meeting provided an opportunity for participants to engage in dialogue, combining the app’s existing functionalities with new ideas and proposing concrete solutions for enhancing the platform.

Young leaders, who are already actively involved in the life of their local communities, had the opportunity to analyze the current features of the app and propose innovative approaches that would enable more efficient interaction between citizens and local authorities. Their suggestions and proposals were aimed not only at improving the user experience but also at expanding the app’s functionalities, making it an even more significant tool for civic participation and solving local issues.

The “My Novi Pazar” app is a tool that allows citizens to communicate with local authorities in a simple and effective way, report problems in their surroundings, and participate in decision-making processes. For the local community, it represents a key instrument for increasing the transparency of governmental work and improving the quality of life for citizens.

Through this app, citizens can actively contribute to solving specific problems, such as infrastructure repairs, maintaining public spaces, environmental protection, and many other areas. The app also enables local authorities to quickly respond to citizens’ reports, reducing response times to urgent needs and increasing the efficiency of administrative processes. In this way, the app strengthens mutual trust between citizens and authorities, laying the foundation for cooperation and joint problem-solving.

One of the key aspects of the “My Novi Pazar” app is its role in implementing deliberative democracy models. This model suggests that citizens should not just be passive observers of political processes but active participants who contribute to decision-making through discussion, exchange of opinions, and consensus. The app enables this type of participation, allowing citizens to express their views, make suggestions, and participate in decisions on issues that matter to their community.

Deliberative processes enable a deeper understanding and respect for different viewpoints, contributing to building social cohesion and long-term societal peace. By using the app, citizens have the opportunity to actively participate in shaping public policies, which strengthens democracy at the local level and contributes to creating inclusive and sustainable solutions.

In conclusion, the “My Novi Pazar” app is more than just a technology—it is a bridge between citizens and authorities, a tool for strengthening the role of youth in the community, and a key step toward creating a better and more transparent future for all. By applying the deliberative democracy model, the app allows every citizen to actively engage in decision-making processes, contributing to the creation of a more inclusive and just society.