Participation and local development: The involvement of youth groups in the municipality of Sibate-Cundinamarca, Colombia

Over the years the concept of participation has been given many different definitions, applications and principles originating from the perspective of different stakeholders and theoretical sources. The Municipality of Sibate, located in the Department of Cundinamarca in Colombia, has become a case study for exploring the dynamics of youth groups and their relationship with local development issues. This article seeks to track the impact of community participation in its local development, in order to ascertain an overview and future trends of policies implemented by the municipal government and other stakeholders with regard to the planning and execution of public expenditures targeted at youth.