What We Do
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We Build Community
We Build Community

We serve as a global union for organizations, government practitioners, researchers and advocates that are supporting participatory democracy, to grow their collective power and impact.

We Develop and Share Resources
We Develop and Share Resources

We synthesize global knowledge into a toolbox of accessible and practical resources that governments and organizations can use to plan, implement, and improve participatory programs.

We Provide Support
We Provide Support

We connect governments and organizations with the guidance that they need to launch and improve participatory programs, through our mentorship, training and accelerator programs.

News

News
[Deadline extended] Apply Now: 3 ways to strengthen your participatory program
[Deadline extended] Apply Now: 3 ways to strengthen your participatory program

Two new accelerators and one mentorship program to help you engage community members in participatory decision-making, boost the participation of traditionally marginalized groups, and mainstream high-quality and inclusive public participation practices in government.

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New deadlines for you, 70 new accelerator teams, membership perks!
New deadlines for you, 70 new accelerator teams, membership perks!

We have important updates for you this June! New Accelerators cohorts, new application deadlines, membership perks, and more!

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Meet the 70 new changemakers in the People Powered Accelerators
Meet the 70 new changemakers in the People Powered Accelerators

From climate justice to inclusive democracy, meet the innovators reshaping how decisions are made around the world.

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Grow with the People Powered community: Join us as a member!
Grow with the People Powered community: Join us as a member!

An awesome network of peers? Check. Expert fundraising support? Double-check. See the rest inside!

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What Happens When a Global Participation Network Shares One Space?
What Happens When a Global Participation Network Shares One Space?

Highlighting innovations from digital assemblies in Poland to legal reforms in Europe and a virtual site visit in Kenya, our workshop week advanced inclusive and sustainable democratic participation.  

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From Georgia to Berlin: How Mentorship is Powering Local Innovation in Participatory Democracy
From Georgia to Berlin: How Mentorship is Powering Local Innovation in Participatory Democracy

Learn more about how Rising Stars & Nets4Dem empower European changemakers.

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Research meets practice: Climate action, AI guidance, and impact data
Research meets practice: Climate action, AI guidance, and impact data

Explore new programs from Brazil to Canada, our latest digital tool ratings, and how communities are reshaping participation.

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What you should know about digital participation & AI
What you should know about digital participation & AI

Learn about key trends and insights on how digital participation platforms are integrating AI into the tools you use and what governments should know about this.

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3 big participatory climate action initiatives from Brazil, Nigeria & Canada
3 big participatory climate action initiatives from Brazil, Nigeria & Canada

Three participatory climate initiatives show how inclusive democracy can drive local climate solutions - from youth-led assemblies in the Amazon to community budgeting in Canada,

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It’s time for a fourth branch of government
It’s time for a fourth branch of government

In a new article in the Boston Globe, we make the case for creating a new branch of government in the US: a randomly selected House of the People. 

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Events 

Events
Caux Democracy Forum 2025
Jul 8
Caux Democracy Forum 2025

Join the Caux Democracy Forum 2025 in Switzerland, July 8–12. Co-create democratic solutions with global changemakers through dialogue, storytelling, and arts

Democratic Innovations in Latin America: Social Movements, Indigenous Peoples and Traditional Communities
Jul 27
Democratic Innovations in Latin America: Social Movements, Indigenous Peoples and Traditional Communities

Join Participedia School 2025 in Rio, July 27–31. Explore Latin American democratic innovations with global scholars and community leaders.

AI and Governance In Asia: Asia Center 10th International Conference
Aug 21
AI and Governance In Asia: Asia Center 10th International Conference

Explore AI’s impact on democracy at Asia Centre’s 10th International Conference in Bangkok, August 21–22. Connect with experts advancing ethical and inclusive AI governance.

Athens Democracy Forum 2025
Sep 30
Athens Democracy Forum 2025

Join global leaders at the Athens Democracy Forum in Greece, Sept 30–Oct 3, 2025. Explore democratic renewal, tech innovation, and visionary governance.

2025 OGP Global Summit
Oct 7
2025 OGP Global Summit

Join the 2025 OGP Global Summit in Spain, October 7–9. Engage with global leaders to advance open government initiatives.

2025 Democracy R&D Conference: Democracy at a Crossroads
Oct 15
2025 Democracy R&D Conference: Democracy at a Crossroads

Save the date for the 2025 Democracy R&D Conference in Brussels, October 15–16. Join global experts to explore how deliberative democracy can drive systemic change.

World Forum for Democracy 2025: Democracy at Risk
Nov 5
World Forum for Democracy 2025: Democracy at Risk

Save the date for the World Forum for Democracy in Strasbourg, Nov 5–7, 2025. Join global voices to answer: How can we revive democracy?

Resources


Featured
Participatory budgeting in France
Participatory budgeting in France

An analysis of France’s participatory budgeting models, expansion, and political dynamics since 2014.

Sociology of state citizens' assemblies
Sociology of state citizens' assemblies

A sociological analysis of citizens’ assemblies in Ireland and France—between participation and politics.

Citizens' assembly definition, role and objectives
Citizens' assembly definition, role and objectives

An overview of citizens' and people's assembly, in Poitiers, France, a local participatory democracy initiative.

What are the operating rules for citizens' assemblies?
What are the operating rules for citizens' assemblies?

A comparison of citizens' assembly rules in France and Ireland.