See what CitizenLab achieved in 2023 and how that benefits you ?? (January Newsletter)
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A digital engagement platform to make public decision-making more inclusive, participatory, and responsive.
Hi there!
Happy New Year from all of us! Let’s pause for a moment and reflect on our journey together.
What a year of innovation for us. Not only did we release 23 new features, but we also deepened our work with clients, supporting them in successfully executing their projects, further amplifying our impact. Check out our 2023 Impact Report for the highlights and updates on what we've been up to.
Our plans for this year are at least as bold. We kicked off 2024 with a team retreat in Ostend, Belgium, to get ready for another great year of strengthening local democracy. You'll find a summary below.
One thing remains unchanged: you can continue to rely on CitizenLab to learn about best practices and fostering meaningful community engagement. Join us for an insightful webinar on maximizing your efficiency using AI and learn from our case study on our exciting collaboration with Copenhagen.
We hope this newsletter provides a refreshing start to your year. Enjoy!
The CitizenLab Team ????
2023 at CitizenLab: Helping governments center community expertise
We're thrilled to unveil our 2023 Impact Report, a treasure trove of industry trends, innovations, and success stories in community engagement.?
This report is your chance to learn from peers’ successes, gain valuable insights, and enhance your community engagement strategies.
Get ready for an inspiring read that can transform your approach to participation. Read the Impact Report.
Join our upcoming webinar: "Maximizing efficiency in community engagement with AI" ??
Are you grappling with the daunting task of navigating through large amounts of community feedback? Does the mere thought of analysis cause a sweat outbreak? Then you can’t miss our webinar!
?? Mark your calendar on the 22 February from 4.00 to 5.00 PM (CET) and hear how:
- our AI assistant can slash your analysis time, even up to 50%.
- our Forms Sync feature, a tool that lets you? digitalize offline input effortlessly.
- our client the City of Vienna plans to leverage AI to foster more effective community engagement and smarter decision-making.
Enabling bottom-up participation: how Copenhagen was able to engage 12,000 residents in just 4 months
Copenhagen's story is a great example for local governments worldwide striving for deeper engagement. From fostering resident participation to a solid communication strategy, our exclusive interview with Aja Faurschou Enghoff, Project Manager for the City of Copenhagen, reveals details about the strategy that enabled them to reach this result.?
Global team meetup?
?? Two weeks ago, CitizenLab's global team meetup in Ostend, Belgium, brought together colleagues from around the world for a memorable team bonding!
These were some of the highlights of our trip:
??♂?We enjoyed catching up and getting to know each other during walks along? Ostend's beautiful coast.
?? Panel discussions: Our CEO Wietse Van Ransbeeck led a panel on the topic “What is good participation?”, with Laura and Lora from the participation team of Oostende sharing their valuable insights.?
?? Local tours: We explored Ostend's rich history, including a unique 'Decolonisation walking tour' or for the art enthusiasts, a tour in the Ensor museum.?
?? During multiple cross-team workshops, we discussed how we can enable even better participation in 2024.
?? A special thank you to Upstairs Hotel for their outstanding hospitality!