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The Citizens' Convention on Climate

The Citizens' Convention on Climate convened 150 randomly selected participants for seven weekends between October 2019 and June 2020. They defined measures to achieve a reduction of at least 40% in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and submitted them to the French Government.

Updated July 3, 2025

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Transnational Citizens' Assemblies

A relatively recent addition to the deliberative democracy sphere, transnational citizens' assemblies respond to nuanced issues that transcend borders. They bring together individuals from multiple nations and exhibit similar characteristics to traditional citizens' assemblies.

Updated December 8, 2024

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University of the Western Cape Students

With a focus on South Africa, the UWC course 'Contemporary Democratic Theory and Practice,' invites students to conduct their own research on topics such as citizen engagement, deliberative decision-making, inclusive governance, and the intersection of technology and democracy.

Updated July 28, 2023

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PEKKA: Women-Headed Household Empowerment - Economic Advancement in Indonesia

Grass-roots member-owned cooperatives for female heads of households in rural Indonesia (PEKKA) empower the female members through economic activities. Through their work, members increase their voice and agency, while improving their access to – and control over – resources.

Updated November 8, 2021

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Colombian Community Action Boards (JACs)

Juntas de Acción Comunal (JACs) are aimed to help community members in Colombia meet, plan, and discuss ways to develop their community. These boards can take place in neighborhoods, cities, residential complexes, or any local level.

Updated August 26, 2021

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Linking Participation and Economic Advancement

This collection draws from the Institute of Development Studies research into economic alternatives that enable participation, focusing on grassroots initiatives where communities have meaningful agency, and projects linking government economic policymaking with citizens and civil society.

Updated January 28, 2021

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Government of Canada

Entries in this collection—prepared by the Consultations and Public Engagement unit of Canada’s Privy Council Office—describe objectives, methods, implementation, and outcomes of Canadian examples of public engagement that have been designed to inform governance.

Updated June 14, 2020

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Australia Community Independents Movement

The Community Independents Movement in Australia is a grassroots political movement that empowers local communities to select and support independent candidates focused on integrity, climate action, and transparency. Since 2013, it has reshaped politics, especially post-2022.

Updated September 23, 2025

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GOTALK guidelines for pupil participation

These guidelines are the product of the GOTALK project on pupil participation in elementary and secondary schools. The guidelines are targeted towards school teams and contains guidelines on makingparticipation more inclusive, sustainable and impactful.

Updated September 15, 2025

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A Nationwide Deliberation on the Use of AI in High Schools

With the rising prominence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in everyday lives, many districts and schools have raised questions and enacted policies regarding appropriate usage of AI. This study examines student perspectives regarding the usage of AI in school settings.

Updated August 23, 2025

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The Peoples Money: NYC's First City-wide Deliberative Participatory Budgeting Process (2022-2023)

The NYC Civic Engagement Commission and The Assembly Project partnered to integrate lottery-based deliberation for 5 Borough Assembly Committees. They have continued to use deliberative practices in their institutionalized PB process. See the links for a video and case study.

Updated August 21, 2025

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2015 Metro Vancouver Transportation and Transit Plebiscite - Participatory Planning Analysis

Updated August 21, 2025

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America in One Room: The Youth Vote

America in One Room: The Youth Vote was a national experiment for first-time voters using deliberative polling on energy and the environment, the economy, AI, and taxes, health care, and democracy and elections.

Updated August 21, 2025

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Cissie Gool House

This resident-led, self-governed occupation transformed a former hospital in the Woodstock neighbourhood of Cape Town, South Africa into a home and community for over 350 households that would otherwise be homeless, primarily vulnerable women, children and elders.

Updated August 21, 2025

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Deliberative Polling on Utilizing AI to Enhance Information Integrity

Institute of Science, Technology and Society at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU), commissioned by the Ministry of Digital Affairs (Moda), conducted the deliberative poll on utilizing AI to enhance information integrity on March 23 in 2024 to analyze the public views, attitudes and positions on policy issues. The opinions of the citizens and digital practitioners after the deliberation could help establish more comprehensive AI evaluation standards, ensuring that the development of AI meets social expectations.

Updated August 21, 2025

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European Heritage Days, Beyoğlu Miras Günleri

Beyoğlu Heritage Days is an event aimed at preserving and promoting cultural heritage. Historical sites, art galleries, cultural heritage, and traditional values in Beyoğlu are brought together to highlight the region's cultural richness.

Updated August 21, 2025

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Unique photovoice project tells story of air pollution in informal settlements

Residents in slums in Malawi and Kenya have shared their experiences of using solid fuels and their perceptions of the harms of household air pollution (HAP) through a unique photovoice project led by researchers at the University of Stirling, and KEMRI and MUBAS Universities

Updated August 21, 2025

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iskwewuk e-wichiwitochik: Indigenous women leading family-centred advocacy

iskwewuk e-wichiwitochik (IE) is a grassroots organization led by Indigenous women in partnership with non-Indigenous women on Turtle Island. Based in the area now known as Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, IE provides support to families of murdered and missing Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people (MMIWG2S+) through participatory approaches that reflect Indigenous governance traditions. These traditions are symbolized in the organization’s logo, which features a circle of tears. This design represents the belief that “tears shared in the sacred space of a circle are healing,” while the ring signifies the “buffalos’ outward-facing protective circle,” symbolizing the need to unite and confront the challenge of violence against Indigenous WG2S+.[1] Additionally, the circle signifies the inclusion of all ayisiyinowak (Indigenous peoples) in circles of living and loving, emphasizing that when one person goes missing, it impacts the entire community. For the group, the Cree name iskwewuk e-wichiwitochik translates roughly into English as ‘Women Walking Together.’[2][3]

Updated August 21, 2025

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NORTH MACEDONIA: CLIMATE ASSEMBLY ON REDUCING AIR POLLUTION IN SKOPJE

North Macedonia's first Climate Assembly (Feb–Apr 2024) brought together 65 citizens to tackle Skopje’s severe air pollution. Their recommendations led to policy adoption in the city council, setting a precedent for citizen-driven climate action in the country.

Updated August 21, 2025

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SERBIA: CITIZENS’ ASSEMBLY ON FOOD LABELLING

In April 2024, 70 Serbian citizens took part in a Citizens' Assembly on Food Labelling in Belgrade. They discussed clearer, standardized labels to help consumers make healthier and more sustainable choices, aligning with EU standards.

Updated August 21, 2025