March News: Supporting Democracy in Ukraine, Hungary, Poland, and Beyond
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It’s not easy to be hopeful as a tyrant overruns an emerging democracy. Yet there are rays of light - the focus of this month's newsletter.
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Update from Hungary: How to Turn Youth Apathy into Action
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When AKE launched Hungary’s first school participatory budgeting program, a People Powered mentor helped it overcome COVID-related apathy.
Read MoreQ&A: COVID, Civic Tech and Participatory Democracy
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Katya Petrikevich, cofounder of Participation Factory, talks about the impact of COVID on civic tech and the contribution of the new People Powered Guide to Digital Participation Platforms.
Read MoreQ&A: Civic Tech in Africa–the Power and the Possibilities
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Melissa Zisengwe, program officer for the Civic Tech Innovation Network, talks about the evolution of the field in Africa and the contribution of the new People Powered Guide to Digital Participation Platforms.
Read MoreRFP: We're Seeking a Technology Consultant
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We’re looking for a technology consultant to assess our communications and program needs and recommend solutions.
Read MorePost-Doc Fellowship Available: Research Coordinator, Decolonizing Democracy
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Apply for this funded, two-year, post-doc fellowship! People Powered has been selected as a host organization for the Leading Edge Fellowship program.
Read MoreThe Votes Are In! Here Are Our 2022 Priorities
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Our members prioritized six projects for the next year, ranging from research grants to an exchange program. Read this for the details!
Read MoreOur Top Three Achievements of 2021
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2021 was challenging in so many ways, but together we accomplished a lot! Read this recap and celebrate with us.
Read MoreQ&A on National PB Laws: New Report Documents What Works, What Doesn’t and What We Don’t Know
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About half of the PB initiatives around the world are in countries that have national laws governing the practice. Learn how these laws are working in this interview with leading researchers.
Read MoreNovember news
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Learn about a new global initiative to use participatory democracy to address climate change, a new report on national PB laws, and other resources/tips you can use.
Read MoreBook Offers Global View of PB Growth and Impact
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PB has spread to as many as 11,500 cities around the world, but what impact is it having? We interview two of the authors of a new book that seeks to answer that question.
Read MoreCoalition Wins Porticus Grant to Use Participatory Democracy to Address Climate Change
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Thanks to a grant from Porticus, a new coalition is showing how participatory and deliberative democracy can promote a more equitable and effective response to the climate crisis.
Read MoreSnapshot from Hungary: How Our Mentor Program is Helping Nurture Student Participation
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Two organizations in Hungary are new to participatory budgeting in schools, but a seasoned mentor is helping them navigate their way.
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