Ambato has a population of 0.4 million, with a median age of 28 years. Following Ecuador’s ‘Constitution Article 39’ that ensures young people’s participation in governance, the local government in Ambato is committed to involving young people in public decision-making and management of public affairs. Huasipichanga together with Fundación Tandem and CorpoAmbato will target 18000+ young people to promote entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainable economic development. They will use placemaking and systems thinking strategies to co-create solutions with young people to address issues of traffic congestion, mobility, and safety.
