Finland
About the organization
The Sincrony research team at the University of Turku will be
the partner in organising and implementing the pilot.
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Pilots
Kuhmo Citizens’ Jury
In autumn 2025, the University of Turku and the City of Kuhmo explored young people’s views on strengthening the city’s vitality and youth engagement through a survey and a Citizens’ Jury. The Jury’s task was to write a statement on the city’s challenges in attracting and retaining citizens, as well as to propose concrete solutions. The City of Kuhmo will use the survey results and the Citizens’ Jury Statement in its strategic planning and well-being programme.
Researchers invited all Kuhmo residents aged 16–34 to participate in the survey, after which everyone in this age group had the opportunity to join the Citizens’ Jury, which explored the survey’s themes and findings in more detail. The Jury’s statement was the result of three days of deliberation. The Jury convened online on 26 November, and in person at Tuupala School on 29–30 November. The Jury was attended by 13 local young people and young adults.
In the first session, participants learned about the Citizens’ Jury method, heard an expert presentation on attractiveness and retention, and formulated questions for city represerntatives. Over the weekend, participants heard the responses from experts. The Jury then deliberated these answers in small groups and in plenary sessions, before drafting and unanimously approving the Jury’s final statement.
Kuhmon kansalaisraadin julkilausuma
Citizens’ Jury Statement
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