Scaling Drivers & Barriers
- Supportive technology:
- User-friendly platforms can foster the adoption of citizen-centered solutions as they lower the access barrier.
- Demand for transparency:
- Increasingly, citizens across different countries demand higher levels of transparency and more accessible government processes.
- Especially in matters regarding energy and sustainability, citizens demand a possibility to participate in public decision-making.
- Bureaucracy:
- Complex government processes that may have evolved over time make it difficult to introduce more citizen-centered solutions, as this requires switching from traditional governance- and bureaucracy-focused logics to citizen-centered ways of thinking and acting.
- Data privacy concerns:
- Citizen concerns about data privacy constitute a barrier to the implementation and adoption of citizen-centered solutions based on digital infrastructure and tools.
- To overcome this barrier, clear and transparent communication on data collection and usage is essential.
This section outlines the factors that drive or hinder the scaling of citizen-centric solutions within SP5, offering insights into how to maximize the benefits and overcome challenges in fostering greater citizen participation in urban governance.