The Slow Fade of the Public Voice - Dominus Owen Markham

I have noticed something curious over the past few years. Not something dramatic… nothing you would expect to see flashing across the news channels with dramatic music and a breaking banner.

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#citizenparticipation #deliberation #europe | New Democracy

Citizen Participation in troubled times: Ensuring Impact through Quality Join us in Paris!  📅 19 February, 18:30–20:00 followed by drinks, snacks and talks.  📍 Palais d’Iéna 9, Place d’Iéna Panel discussion organized by Bertelsmann Stiftung, Germany and FIDE – Europe together with the Network on #CitizenParticipation and #Deliberation in #Europe. 🏋‍♀️ Strong participatory and deliberative processes produce thoughtful recommendations. The harder test comes later when political priorities shift, institutions change, or momentum fades. That is where design choices around setup and follow-up make the difference between lasting impact and lost outcomes. 👁️‍🗨️ This high-level panel discussion looks at processes from the inside. The conversation will draw from the experience of policymakers and expert observers, and the recently launched guidelines Ensuring Impact: A Guide to Effective Set-up and Follow-up of Citizen Participation. - Welcome by CESE · Conseil Économique, Social et Environnemental, Social and Environmental Council - Introduction of the Guidelines: Dr. Angela Jain Jain, Project Lead, Bertelsmann Stiftung and Yves Dejaeghere, executive director, FIDE – Europe  PANEL:  - Barbara Bosch, State Councilor for Civil Society and Citizen Participation, Staatsministerium Baden-Württemberg  - Magali Plovie, Former President of the French-speaking Parliament of Brussels and initiator of permanent deliberative committees  - Stephen De Ron, Rapporteur on the Democracy Shield opinion, Committee of the Regions - yves sintomer, Professor of Political Science, Paris 8 University Moderated by Dominik Hierlemann, Senior Advisor, Bertelsmann Stiftung The registration deadline is February 15th. **Link:** see first comment

National Policy Planning Committee to Launch 'Public Communication Platform' for Citizen Policy Proposals Tomorrow

The National Policy Planning Committee will launch a Public Communication Platform on June 18, enabling citizens to submit policy proposals directly to the government, with AI and big data used to process input and enhance public participation in policymaking.

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WP10 explores how citizens engage in anti-corruption actions, particularly in digital societies, and its impact on democracy. The research investigates why and how citizens and governments participate in political activities to counter corruption at both national and transnational levels, focusing on the role of digital technologies. It examines how emerging and existing technologies, such as AI-based tools and digital platforms, foster transparency, integrity, and accountability, while also exploring the broader implications of these technologies on democratic participation. The project includes mapping grassroots anti-corruption initiatives, analyzing citizens’ perceptions of democracy, and studying open government platforms. It also assesses the impact of advanced technologies like AI and participatory platforms on anti-corruption efforts and democratic values. Ultimately, the work package aims to co-create guidelines for using digital tools to enhance democracy through a two-day workshop involving key stakeholders.

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