To look at strategies for stimulating effective citizen engagement, especially among youth and marginalized groups;
To explore how citizens can work productively with local government officials to achieve measurable results;
To discuss the role of social and traditional media as part of an overall strategy to change the civic culture and encourage public participation in the democratic process; and
To learn about the interaction between NGO leaders, activists, law enforcement authorities, and government officials and how these groups influence the public agenda.
