Citizens’ assemblies are as ancient as democracy itself, yet, they have received increasing attention in recent years. Assemblies are repeatedly mentioned as a solution for the most troublesome policy debates and the decreasing trust in democratic institutions. Are they a passing trend or lasting change? A citizens’ assembly is a...
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INJUV, Chile’s National Youth Institute, is a public institution that collaborates with the government in designing policies related to youth affairs. To give millennials across the country the chance to voice their ideas on local community development, INJUV launched an online platform in the winter of 2019. As a public...
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Only three months ago we launched our global partnership programme. Today, we have 6 local partners who support us in shaping local democracies for the digital era. And we’re extremely proud of that! That’s why we’re excited to introduce you to two of our new partners, Maximilian and Artur, who...
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Say what you will, but 2020 has been an eventful year. In 7 months, social movements and a pandemic have forced local democracies to redefine their communication with citizens. Yet, faced with these challenges, governments have shown that they have the ability to innovate fast. Social distancing required civil servants...
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This article is an excerpt of our free guide about the 10 FAQs on digital consultation. We share answers to common based on case studies and by sharing insights from civil servants. For a more detailed overview of our suggestions and the complete list of FAQs, you can download the...
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The world has received a crash course in digital interaction and tools over the last couple of months. With social distancing as a catalyst for digital engagement, Civic Tech needs to invest in facilitating digital deliberation; a field that historically has not been its forte. But now is as good...
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This interview is part of a series of 12 expert interviews on the future of digital democracy. You can read the full white paper with interviews here. David Lemayian is the Chief Technology Officer of Code for Africa, the continent’s Civic Technology, open data and data journalism initiative. David is an...
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