Citizen E-participation: The Experience of LABMET in the Metropolitan City of Cagliari

The importance of digital transition for Europe's growth and economy cannot be overstated. One of the key components of digital transition is e-participation. In Europe, e-participation has been viewed as a way to increase the legitimacy of public institutions and rebuild trust among citizens. Efforts to integrate information and communication technologies into state processes have been identified as good e-participation practices in European countries. The Metropolitan City of Cagliari has taken a step forward by implementing Decidim within LABMET. LABMET is an experimental metropolitan innovation laboratory promoting citizen engagement in decision-making. LABMET participated in the ``OpenGov Project: Methods and Tools for Open Administration'', launched by the Department of Public Functions. LABMET can serve as a model for other European cities seeking to embrace digital transition and promote citizen participation.