Boosting Citizen Engagement in Urban Governance through Storytelling

This report explores the powerful role of storytelling in fostering inclusive, connected, and resilient communities. It highlights how storytelling encourages participation and collaboration by creating empathy, trust, and a shared sense of understanding among community members. By amplifying the voices and experiences of marginalised or underrepresented groups, storytelling promotes diversity and challenges stereotypes, helping to build more welcoming and supportive spaces. Through the sharing of personal narratives, individuals are empowered to communicate ideas, express values, and engage meaningfully with others. Ultimately, storytelling serves as a catalyst for mobilising community involvement and strengthening relationships, contributing to a more vibrant and inclusive society.

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