Policymaking and Citizen Engagement

The speaker shares a personal story about career choices influenced by their mother, leading to a career in law and policy. They discuss the role of governments in policymaking, the importance of understanding policy impacts, and the challenges faced in creating effective policies. The talk emphasizes the need for innovation, co-creation, and storytelling in policymaking. The speaker concludes with a call to action for young people to engage in the policy process.

What was the initial university course the speaker wanted to pursue?

• Economics

• Law

• Mass Communications

• Public Policy

How does the speaker compare the role of governments to that of parents?

• Both plan and allocate resources for our well-being

• Both provide financial support

• Both are involved in education

• Both enforce strict rules

What is a major challenge governments face in addressing societal issues?

• Lack of resources

• Bureaucratic processes that stifle innovation

• Poor communication with citizens

• Insufficient workforce

What is a key aspect of innovation in government according to the speaker?

• Increasing government size

• Finding creative methods to provide services

• Reducing taxes

• Developing new products

What is the speaker's perspective on the problems we face today?

• They are evolving and becoming larger

• They are entirely new

• They are less significant than before

• They are mostly resolved

What is the significance of co-creation in policymaking?

• It reduces government expenses

• It speeds up policy implementation

• It involves citizens in creating solutions

• It eliminates the need for data analysis

What role does data play in modern policymaking?

• It is primarily for record-keeping

• It helps in making unbiased and non-discriminatory decisions

• It is used to predict future trends

• It is used to control public opinion

What was the outcome of the co-creation project in North Carolina?

• A new law was passed

• A strategy for a livable festival city

• A reduction in city taxes

• Increased government funding

How can storytelling benefit the policymaking process?

• By speeding up policy approval

• By reducing policy costs

• By entertaining the public

• By simplifying complex policies

What challenge does the speaker pose to the audience regarding policymaking?

• To ignore policies that don't affect them

• To create their own policies

• To engage in the policymaking process

• To criticize existing policies