Civic engagement refers to the active
involvement of people in the life of their communities in order to provide
solutions to social problems, improve conditions and so positively affect the
future and prosperity of their community. Civic engagement is a term that
remains open to various interpretations depending on the context it refers to.
Overall, civic engagement is deemed a significant characteristic of a community
whose members feel connected with each other and realize the importance of
being actively engaged for the benefit of their community. In this context, the
level of engagement varies depending on several factors, such as the
distribution of power, the degree of social justice and the representativeness of
people in the political arena.
Alternative definition: public engagement,
public participation, active citizenship