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Method: Adhocracy (Software)

Jul 29 '17

Author:
Scott Fletcher
Adhocracy is an open source software tool modelled after the decentralized "Liquid Democracy" method of collaborative governance.
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Method: Liquid Democracy

Sep 28 '10

Author:
Paul Nollen
Note: the following entry is a stub. Please help us complete it. Definition The "liquid democracy" (LD) method of governance seeks to decentralize various rigid limits of democracy. Many use the term Liquid Democracy to describe internet-based Delegated Voting but online Liquid Democracy platforms such as LiquidFeedback and Adhocracy also...
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Method: LiquidFeedback

Jul 29 '17

Author:
Scott Fletcher
LiquidFeedback is an online proposition development and decision-making tool which seeks to operationalize the concept of 'liquid democracy'.
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Method: Referendum

May 5 '17

Author:
Scott Fletcher
Synonymous with plebiscite and ballot question, a referendum is a direct vote by the populace on a single political issue such as a proposed piece of legislation.
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Method: The Gadaa System of the Oromo People

Apr 9 '17

Author:
Zelalem Tesfaye Sirna
The Gadaa system is an indigenous egalitarian democratic system being practiced among the Oromo nation of East Africa for the last six hundred years. Among other structural elements of Gadaa system is its legislative body commonly known as Gadaa General Assembly. The assembly takes place under a sycamore tree -...
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