The “Local Initiative” is a powerful mechanism of significant impact on social life of a community.
Affects
How it impacts?
Engagement (involvement)
Provides greater involvement of the population in the various forms of democracy;
Activate & taking responsibilities
Activation of vulnerable groups, as well as involvement of young people by setting thematic priorities and developing project proposals;
Deepen knowledge & problem orientation
Conducting information-educational campaigns, and providing information to the population about the socio-economic situation in the municipality and developing thematic priorities with them;
Cooperation
Civil society and public officials work together on project proposals, which builds and deepens trust.
Democratic changes
By introducing these processes there are more aspirations towards decentralization. Active civil society and strengthening of democratic processes in the country.
Improving the environment
Improved infrastructure and community-oriented self-governance.