The Fuerteventura Protagonista project has organized a new institutional relations event at the Tuineje Town Hall, bringing together political and technical representatives from the Fuerteventura Cabildo, the island's municipalities, and the General Foundation of the University of La Laguna (FGULL). The meeting, held on November 6th, aimed to share experiences and reflect on the challenges of promoting citizen participation from a community perspective.
The event featured a presentation by Carlos Giménez Romero, a Doctor of Philosophy and Letters and Professor of Social Anthropology at the Autonomous University of Madrid, who discussed citizen participation from a municipalist viewpoint, as well as mediation and conflict management in public administration.
Víctor Alonso, Minister of Citizen Participation for the Fuerteventura Cabildo, emphasized the importance of a shared work strategy between island and municipal administrations. He highlighted the support provided to town councils and the facilitation of resources to strengthen the relationship between institutions and citizens.
During the meeting, the upcoming work lines for Fuerteventura Protagonista were outlined. These include developing new training actions to enhance the tools and knowledge of stakeholders involved in citizen participation, as well as promoting new Municipal Community Nodes in Puerto del Rosario and La Oliva. These initiatives continue to expand the island's community participation network, fostering joint work among institutions, social entities, and citizens, and promoting processes tailored to the specific characteristics and needs of each municipality.
