2. CASE 1: CUSTOMER SERVICE RESPONSE
PROGRAM
Location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Description: In 2004, as part of an initiative to improve customer
service, the Engineering Department of the local Victoria city
corporation created the Customer Service Response Program to
find out how its projects were impacting neighbourhoods. 5
neighbourhoods were assessed through surveys and citizens were
asked to provide feedback on engineering department projects.
Citizens were asked about their awareness of project scope,
information and benefits of projects; interactions with ULB staff
and logistical issues regarding signage, access, parking, traffic and
cleanliness. Response rates ranged from 15 – 48%, and many
recommendations were implemented into future projects. For
instance one example is that of project team coordination which
ensures that there is a designated staff person to oversee the
project from start to finish
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Source: Civic Engagement at The City of Victoria
Image from the report on improving civic
engagement in Victoria
3. CASE 2: ‘SUVIDHA’ CAMP
Location: New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC)
Description: The ’Suvidha’ Camp is a bi-monthly
meeting held on Saturdays at the Palika Kendra
aiming to provide information, facilitation and
grievances redressal for the benefit of its residents
and services users.
Officials of different departments in NDMC are
present with the citizens to resolve complaints
related to various services.
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Source: Team Involve
Poster of the ‘Suvidha’ camp at the NDMC
Palika Kendra
