2022 Award "Best Practice in Citizen Participation"

16th Edition

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Award Ceremony at the IOPD Conference 06/12/2022 - 10/12/2022

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Sancaktepe, Istanbul: You Are The President

Official proposal

03/06/2022 16:02

“You are the President!” project; It has been developed in order for young people to be aware of the understanding of municipalism in local governments, to obtain information and to observe municipal works on site. At the end of the project, the young people get an idea about the management of their district and the work of the Municipality and contribute to their career planning in this direction.

This internship and training program offered to students is important in terms of raising future presidential candidates who learn the functioning of local governments and are based on participation. “You are the President!” project not only creates awareness in the field of governance, but also presents the reality of "being today's partner to the youth" as an application ground in real terms.

The project was implemented by Sancaktepe Municipality for the first time in Turkey. “You are the President!” project ensures that the distance between the public administration and the public is minimized, thanks to the interaction between the ruler and the managed.

It is an exemplary project for all municipalities in terms of raising awareness of young people about local governments and developing their understanding of participatory management.

“You are the President!” project is an exemplary project that can be applied in all provincial and district municipalities. “You are the President!” project has a sustainable structure in terms of developing the perspective of the participating youth about local governments, raising awareness and developing the idea of participation in municipal services. In addition, the sustainability of the project is high as it does not require a budget for the municipality in terms of economy.

“You are the President!” project ensures that the distance between the public administration and the public is minimized, thanks to the interaction between the ruler and the managed. It is an exemplary project for all municipalities in terms of raising awareness of young people about local governments and developing their understanding of participatory management.

Our municipality took part in the "Mapping of Sustainable Development Goals in Turkey Pilot Project" and all our services and projects were analyzed and created in line with these goals. Our President emphasizes the importance of this issue for the world in many international platforms he has participated in as of his duty and vision.

With our project, You are the President, among the 17 Sustainable Development Goals declared by the UN, within the framework of the Quality Education goal, our youth has gained new horizons by making a promise in local governments. With the goals of Reducing Inequalities, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, the demands of our new generation young people were examined on the spot, and they had the opportunity to mutually evaluate, and our young people had the opportunity to express these demands loudly. Thus, they contributed to the management by gaining experience at all points in the management. Finally, our institution cooperated with various youth associations and foundations with the goal of Partnerships for Purposes and developed new partnerships in line with this aim, and serious contributions were made in this field. As Sancaktepe, we do our best for a fairer life and reduction of inequalities in our district. For this reason, we always observe the Sustainable Development Goals while carrying out our projects and take steps in this direction.

More information:

https://www.sancaktepe.bel.tr/