遊戲、參與和共融：城市公園治理中的兒少權利

Play, Participate, and Prosper: Children’s Rights in Urban Park Governance

本項目以包容性治理的缺失為個案，探討城市公園治理中兒少被排除的現象。此項目以馬來西亞檳城的新港公園為案例，檢視都市化、有限的公共參與，以及以成人為中心的治理與決策過程如何影響兒少的遊戲和參與權利。為尋找更具包容性的治理策略，本項目參與了臺灣「還我特色公園行動聯盟」（特公盟）的田野調查與相關活動。特公盟是一個倡導兒少權利的非營利組織。研究結果顯示，透過一系列可行的策略，包括與政治利益相關者的互動，以及善用社交媒體等方式，可為馬來西亞公園治理發展參與式和基於權利的模式提供借鑑。研究認為，將兒少的聲音納入治理過程，不僅對履行《兒童權利公約》下的法律義務至關重要，也有助於創建反應靈敏、公平且真正屬於公眾的城市空間。

This project examines the exclusion of children in urban park governance as an example of broader shortcomings in inclusive governance. Using Taman Jajar Sungai Ara in Penang, Malaysia, as a case study, the project investigates how urbanization, limited public participation, and adult-centric governance and decision-making processes affect children’s rights to play and participate. Fieldwork was conducted with Taiwan Parks and Playgrounds for Children by Children, an NGO recognized for its child-centered urban advocacy, to identify strategies for fostering more inclusive governance. The findings highlight practical approaches, such as engaging political stakeholders and utilizing social media, that could support the development of participatory and rights-based models for park governance in Malaysia. It is argued that incorporating children’s voices is crucial not only for fulfilling legal commitments under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child but also for creating urban spaces that are responsive, equitable, and genuinely public.