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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”. 

Citizens' Manifesto for European Democracy

Mar 15 '13
Author: 
Elena Dalibot

Problems and Purpose

The financial and economic crisis, of which we have heard so much discussion since 2007-8, is only one aspect of a whole series of underlying political trends which have been apparent for much longer: a crisis of (in)equality and of increased precarity of the workforce, a human rights crisis, a demographic crisis, an ecological crisis, a crisis in civil liberties, and above all a crisis in democracy.
 

European Alternatives

Mission and Purpose

European Alternatives is a transnational membership organisation promoting democracy, equality and culture beyond the nation state. The nation state is no longer the appropriate political form in which to define democratic decision-making and active citizenship, equality between people, the respect and extension of rights. The nation state is not the appropriate political form to promote a responsible politics for the environment, ensure political control over the economy and an equitable distribution of wealth, or promote peace between people.

Occupy Vancouver

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www.occupyvancouver.com

 

 

Canadian House of Commons Sub-Committee on Persons with Disabilities Public Consultations

Dec 8 '12
Author: 
Susanna O Tagoe

Definition

An online consultation or e-consultation is the use of electronic computing and communication technologies in consultation processes. Online consultations can be effective tools in encouraging participation and gathering responses to consultation documents and social policy issues as part of a broader range of methodologies. This form of participation has no minimum or maximum amount of individuals who can participate. It also usually allows participants the freedom of selecting what time to engage in participation and how often.

Oregon's Kitchen Table

Mission and Purpose

           The Oregon’s Kitchen Table key objective is to provide a neutral, non bias space for Oregonians to participate in deliberation that will lead to effective decision making. This organization wants all Oregonian voices to be heard. Majority of people want to be a part of the decision making process, but don’t know where to start. As well, there are people who know how to share their opinions and take part in the decision making process, but don’t always feel like their voices are being heard.

Pirate Parties Across the World

Mission and Purpose

The Pirate Party’s goal is to change laws that are compromising copyrights and the rights to privacy. They believe in complete freedoms of speech and openness, free from censorships, wire-tapping, and the inability to be anonymous. In reference to privacy laws, they hope to gain the same rights as their parents did 40 years ago (TEDxTalks). Those rights including, not being virtually monitored or tracked on the Internet and postal service.

Citizens For Democracy, Pakistan

Mission and Purpose

            One of Citizens for Democracy primary objectives is to create a democratic culture in Pakistan. Part of this focus includes work to counteract religion in politics and state affairs. To do this they must call upon all of its members to unite in a stand against the current usage of the ‘blasphemy laws’ and religion in politics.

The de Borda Institute

Mission and Purpose

To promote inclusive politics.

History

The de Borda Institute was established in 1997, but by that time, we had been advocating the three Borda methodologies since 1986.

Specializations and activities

Voting systems in both decision-making and elections.

Major projects and events

1986 in Belfast: a People's Convention brought together both unionists and republicans, yet still 8 years before the cease-fire.  First use of the MBC and matrix vote.

1990 in Moscow: published an article on consensus in Novy Mir.

Pirate Parties

Mission and Purpose

     The Pirate Party’s goal is to change laws that are compromising copyrights and the rights to privacy. They believe in complete freedoms of speech and openness, free from censorships, wire-tapping, and the inability to be anonymous. In reference to privacy laws, they hope to gain the same rights as their parents did 40 years ago (TEDxTalks). Those rights including, not being virtually monitored or tracked on the Internet and postal service.

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