How can local democracy thrive as cities grow larger and more complex?
As cities continue to expand at a remarkable speed, the demand for governance that is transparent, inclusive and accessible becomes increasingly urgent. Across the world, communities are experimenting with new ways to ensure that residents have a meaningful role in shaping their urban environments.
This webinar brings together practitioners working in cities of over one million people to explore how local participation is being strengthened on the ground. Through examples from India, Africa, the United States and other regions, we will look at how organisations are making democratic engagement more practical and more inclusive in challenging urban contexts.
Speakers:
Charu Govindan – Voice of People (India)
Kathyayini Chamaraj – Civic Bangalore (India)
Santosh Nargund – Janaagraha (India)
Dennis Ekwere — Children and Young People Living for Peace (Nigeria)
Joe Mathews – Democracy Local (Los Angeles)
Colombina Shaeffer – Fundacion Ciudadania Inteligente (Chile)
Carlos González Martínez – El Ágora CGMX, SA (Mexico)
Be part of the International Democracy Community
If the themes of this webinar resonate with your work, you can connect with others who are tackling similar challenges by joining the International Democracy Community. It is a global platform for practitioners, organisations and advocates working to advance direct democracy and citizen participation.
By creating a profile, you can:
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Present your work and projects to an international audience
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Share your events and activities with the community
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Connect with organisations and experts working on democracy in cities around the world
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Learn from others through webinars, exchanges and shared practices
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Build collaborations that strengthen your local efforts
The International Democracy Community is hosted by Democracy International, a Germany-based NGO committed to promoting transparent, participatory and citizen-centred governance worldwide.
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