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Belo Horizonte Participatory Budgeting

Dec 9 '12

Author:
Gino Mendoza
Summary

Participatory Budgeting (PB) is a process implemented in the 1990s where residents of certain regions can influence how their governments' annual budgets are allocated. After the collapse of its authoritarian regime in the mid 1980s, Brazilians implemented reforms to bolster their economic and political futures through participatory methods. These new democratic practices drastically improved the lives and social infrastructure of its participants.
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BürgerForum 2011

Dec 13 '12

Author:
Felix Weigel
Problems and Purpose
Under the slogan “Future Needs Solidarity. Diversity Creates Chances.”, the BürgerForum 2011 did not address any specific problem or problems; it rather allowed participating citizens to identify problems as well as solutions they deem most pressing for German society. The purpose behind this approach is three-fold. Firstly, initiators hoped to inspire citizens to be more excited about politics and democracy and instill a sense of community within participants.
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Ireland Constitutional Convention (2012)

Apr 10 '13

Author:
Pablo Hernandez
Problems and Purpose
The Irish Constitutional Convention of 2013 is “a new venture in participative democracy in Ireland tasked with considering certain aspects of the Constitution to ensure that it is fully equipped for the 21st Century”.
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Obama's Open Government Directive

Jun 3 '10

Author:
Jessica OLivas
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Open Government Directive, Obama Administration

Dec 7 '10

Author:
Ryan Riley
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