After experiencing the controversy over the District Council swearing in DQ, many citizens believe that the current system is mainly dominated by the pro-establishment camp, making it difficult to speak out and discuss solutions to community or people's livelihood issues. Under such low political pressure, can the participatory budgeting trial implemented by MWYO break down the barriers? Can participatory budgeting encourage citizens to take a stand? How much expense and time are involved?
Host:
Pan Xuezhi (Co-convener of Democratic Thoughts (Research))
Guests:
Ye Weichang (Operation Director of MWYO Youth Office)
Chen Kaiying (Community Outreach Manager, MWYO Youth Office)
00:38 Is it difficult for young people to express their opinions?
02:03 How to break the gap between citizens and the system under low political pressure?
04:27 cannot solve all problems in Hong Kong
06:18 Will it take a lot of time and cost?
07:36 A lazy guide for other organizations to refer to
08:44 Project worth more than 1 million to build imagination
