Local governments are at the forefront of the COVID-19 crisis. Public administrations, local health services and first responders are being put under incredible strain and their efforts are an essential part in helping slow the epidemic. As safety precautions increase and isolation measures generalise, governments are having to rethink the...
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Participatory budgeting can be a powerful tool for councils to educate, engage, and empower citizens. This blog post is an excerpt from our Beginner’s Guide to Participatory Budgeting. Curious to learn more? Download it for free! What is a participatory budget? Over the years, participatory budgeting has become a buzzword...
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Participatory budgeting is one of the most popular forms of citizen consultation. More than just a buzzword, the tool is used by elected officials who want to make public governance more accessible and transparent. Far from applying a generic formula, each community creates its own process based on its own...
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In the 5 years since it was created, CitizenLab has helped hundreds of thousands of citizens share their ideas and voice their concerns. Here’s a deep dive into what they care most about. Since its creation in 2016, CitizenLab has worked with hundreds of different cities across the world. Local...
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