Around the world, trust in institutions is declining and participatory innovations often remain isolated events. But what if public participation became a sustained pillar of governance—strengthening democracy, building trust, and driving systemic change?
Join People Powered and global partners for a webinar about how governments and civil society are mainstreaming public participation to reshape governance and create lasting democratic impact.
Discover the tools, research, and strategies that are reshaping democracy from the ground up—and learn how you can be part of this systemic transformation.
📆 Date: Tuesday, April 15, 2025
⏰ Time: 10–11:30 AM ET / 2–3:30 PM UTC
🔗 Registration:
Zoom: Gain access to translated captions and participate in our breakout rooms at the 1-hour mark
We will explore:
Regional case studies: insights from Asia, Eastern Europe, Africa and Latin America on successfully scaling and embedding open and participatory governance.
New impact data: global findings on how participatory budgeting and citizens’ assemblies shape civic engagement, trust, and policy outcomes over time.
New tools and strategies: guidance to institutionalize participation, including our new Mainstreaming Participation Accelerator and Playbook.
Speakers:
Our featured speakers include global experts from international organizations, civil society organizations, and academia:
Alessandro Bellantoni, Director for Policy and Partnerships, Open Government Partnership (OGP)
Khadim Gueye, Project Manager, IOPD Africa
Maria Luiza Freire, Senior Project Manager, Ciudadanía Inteligente
Melina Mohoric, Executive Director, MOSAIC
Silvania Utami, Think Climate Indonesia Forum Coordinator, Kota Kita Foundation
Maria Lucien, Program Associate, People Powered
Moderator:
Amanda Luz, Programs Director, People Powered
Whether you’re a policymaker, practitioner, funder, or advocate, this event offers actionable insights for reshaping governance from the ground up.
Together, we’ll explore what it takes to move participatory democracy from promise to practice. Claim your spot now!