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In order to encourage active youth participation in the social life of the city, the seventh consultation on the “My Novi Pazar” app was held yesterday in Novi Pazar. This app, which aims to improve communication between citizens and local authorities, represents a significant step toward modernizing urban life, enabling all users, especially young people, to directly engage in decision-making processes in their environment.

Through interactive workshops and presentations, young people had the opportunity to familiarize themselves with all the functionalities of the app. Their feedback was crucial for further guiding the development of the app, which allows citizens to report problems in their local community, participate in surveys and votes, and communicate with relevant institutions.

Local government representatives emphasized the importance of the role of young people in the development of their community, noting that the app is one of the key tools for efficient interaction between citizens and authorities. This approach enables all citizens, particularly young people, to actively engage in the creation of policies affecting their city, and also contributes to the transparency of local government activities.

For young people, the “My Novi Pazar” app is a tool that allows them to vote, present their proposals, and identify and report problems in their environment. It also provides an opportunity for young people to be in constant communication with local authorities, fostering their active civic participation.

Thematic discussions focused particularly on the app’s role in the process of inclusive decision-making, which is also one of the core goals of the app. Inclusive decision-making involves the active participation of all citizens, especially young people, in the processes that shape their lives and future. This app not only allows young people to directly engage in decision-making, but it also provides concrete tools for them to influence changes in their surroundings.

Using the app contributes to creating a balance in communication between citizens and local authorities, making it more transparent and open. In this way, citizens have the opportunity to directly participate in creating local policies and making decisions that will impact their daily lives, which is a key element of democratic governance.

In conclusion, the “My Novi Pazar” app is not just a technologically advanced tool, but also a symbol of a modern approach in which citizens, especially young people, play a significant role in shaping their community. Through inclusive decision-making, this app lays the foundation for a better, more transparent, and more democratic future for Novi Pazar.