Making Zhuqi Township Better through Public Discussions

Project Team

Leader: Tsai Ya-Hsuan (AIRI Fellow)

Members: Yi-Chun Lin, Liang-Che Tseng, Ying-Tzu Lin, Jun-Hong Lin, Ming-Che Lu

Background and Introduction

Zhuqi Township, home to approximately 24,000 people in a rural setting, faces challenges such as an aging population and economic disparities. The “Enhancing Zhuqi Township through Public Discussions” project aims to foster sustainable growth in Zhuqi Township, Taiwan, through citizen discussions and collaborative budgeting decisions. Led by Ya-Hsuan Tsai, an experienced leader in social responsibility, and a diverse team of experts, the project includes an inclusive platform for widespread community participation and collaboration, with a focus on collaborative governance and empowering youth voices.

Despite not receiving AIRI’s seed grant, the project has secured alternative funding sources to support local experts, involve the community, organize events, and address project needs for tangible impact. The goal is to contribute to broader discussions on policies and research, collaborating with diverse groups for a brighter future.

Project Site

Zhuqi Township, Chiayi County, Taiwan

Proposed Project Actions and Deliverables

• Conduct 30 sessions of project activities.
• Achieve a total of 300 participants.
• Accumulate 120 hours of community residents’ participation.
• Engage 25 neighbouring communities in the project.
• Involve youth in the community in proposing ways to improve the community, allowing them to contribute to community work.
• Establish preliminary connections among various communities in the township, forming the framework of the Zhuqi Community Alliance.