What’s new in the realm of Civic Tech and digital democracy? Every month, we curate a list of must-read articles and thought-pieces that help us make sense of current times. November wasn’t only marked by a second wave of COVID-19 and several local European lockdowns, there was also a nerve-racking US presidential...
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There are many ways for local governments to engage their citizens in decision-making processes. Those different methods tend to have varying purposes and work their magic in specific contexts. Participatory budgets, for example, involve citizens in another way and occupy another spot on the participation ladder than an online survey...
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While citizens’ assemblies and panels have been around since the dawn of democracy, they’ve recently received increased attention as an effective means of resolving polarized debates and restoring public trust in democratic institutions. Citizens’ assemblies hark back to Ancient Greece, where they were established to offer residents a say in...
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It’s an inherent part of human nature to process information and form opinions of our own. These opinions are shaped by our background, education levels, access to information, and hundreds of other variables. Needless to say, our opinions don’t always match, and neither should they. A diversity of ideas and...
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What digital democracy builders can’t miss on your Twitter feed? We have curated a list of active and inspiring profiles, ranging from researchers, civil servants to entrepreneurs. You should definitely follow these thought leaders if you are interested in #CivicTech, #GovTech, #CitizenEngagement, #Deliberation and #DigitalDemocracy! Are we missing someone? Let...
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“A lawyer by training and a techie by inclination.” That’s how TED describes Professor Beth Simone Noveck. And to be fair, “techie” is a decent attempt at an appropriate description for the multi-faceted and multi-talented Noveck. As director of the Governance Lab (The GovLab), professor in Technology, Culture, and Society...
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Consistent public deliberation is essential for democratic continuity. For a long time, offline meetings were the preferred way of engaging communities, with online participation often playing not much more than a supporting role. The COVID-19 crisis, however, has shifted this dynamic. In times of social distancing, municipalities across the globe started...
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