Keywords
citizenship
economic development
socio-environmental problems
sustainability
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Abstract
Public policies contribute to solving urban problems and foster local development as well as citizen-led initiatives. The purpose of this research was to analyze the integration between environmental management and citizen participation as a strategic axis of public policies, framed within the discourse of sustainability in Mexico City. A content analysis of various public policies was conducted, leading to the construction of the categories “environmental management” and “citizen participation,” based on the identified patterns. The findings revealed that public policies have prioritized the economic development of Mexico City, integrated citizen participation and addressing environmental issues but without fully incorporating environmental management. The public policy framework presents a political discourse centered on sustainability and collective well-being, while simultaneously accommodating economic and developmental interests. Finally,
public policies implemented during the 2018–2024 period have provided greater leeway for citizen involvement and positioned sustainability as a cross-cutting axis for the city’s economic development and growth.
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