2023 preview: Member vote results, new programs and a job ad
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Here are the results from our annual member vote, plus a job ad, request for proposals and preview of new programs.
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We’re hiring a fundraising manager
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We’re seeking an exceptional writer and communicator with a track record of securing and managing grants and contracts related to democracy and participation.
Read MoreReport from Brazil: Social movements and the transitional government strategize launch of national participatory democracy
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Now that Lula has won the presidency of Brazil, the prospect of not only reigniting participatory democracy but expanding it to the national level is mobilizing advocates across the country.
Read More2022: Building new pathways out of the democracy and climate crises
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Learn about our highlights from 2022, to see how we’re turning global crises into opportunities for inclusive democracy.
Read MoreNovember news: Lessons from Brazil & Chile, research grants, new team members
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We interview Latin American leaders about innovations in democracy and announce research grant recipients.
Read MoreOllin founder transitions to global role at People Powered
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Greta Ríos, founder and executive director of Mexican NGO Ollin is joining People Powered to direct its work to build the global participatory democracy community.
Read MoreFive global leaders join the People Powered board
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Five global leaders join our Board of Directors to help grow our organization and support our work in new places, issues and democratic practices.
Read MoreAnnouncing the recipients of our first research grants!
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Member-prioritized grants will support studies on digital participation, inclusion of displaced people, citizens’ theater and the impacts of deliberation.
Read MoreWhy did PB decline in Brazil and will Lula revive it?
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Participatory budgeting was born in Brazil, but then it suffered a long decline. Newly re-elected President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has hinted he will bring it back, however. Two local experts offer their insights.
Read MoreReport from Chile: Why the new constitution was rejected and what we can learn
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In retrospect, the broad rejection of the draft Chilean constitution was not surprising. A representative of the NGO FIMA offers a local perspective on lessons learned.
Read MoreOctober news: digital impact stories, platform survey, regional hubs
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Read the newsletter for stories of human impact from online participation, a survey to rate digital platforms and the launch of our first regional hubs.
Read MoreTell us about the digital participation platforms you use
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Help us provide more accurate assessments of the best digital participation platforms by completing a user survey by November 25.
Read MorePeople Powered kicks off first regional hubs
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People Powered members voted to create regional hubs, and now they’ve launching the first two, in Francophone Africa and Central and Eastern Europe and the Balkans.
Read MoreWelcome the new People Powered team members
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People Powered just welcomed four new team members from diverse countries and professional backgrounds. We summarize their bios and share their answers to some fun questions.
Read MoreDigital platform and training boost participation in rural Kyrgyzstan
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The World Bank shows how donors can support local decision-making and play an important role in enabling community residents to decide which projects will most benefit them.
Read MoreChilean institute harnesses digital platform to engage young people as change agents
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Chile’s National Youth Institute uses CitizenLab to create a thriving community of young people who are developing solutions to social problems.
Read MoreParticipation must be designed to ‘leave no one behind’: Argentina case study
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Involving vulnerable people in the development of a participation platform increases their engagement in civic life and trust in government, while improving governance.
Read MoreIn China, popular social media platform is harnessed to increase participation
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China’s Participation Center has developed a WeChat “mini app” to grow the number of participatory budgeting participants to more than 3 million in Chengdu city.
Read MoreSeptember news: Report from Hungary, climate action and jobs
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The first cohort of 40 climate advocates and policymakers has been chosen, and we’re also looking to hire!
Read More40 global innovators selected for Climate Democracy Action program
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The first cohort of advocates and policymakers in the Climate Democracy Action program will receive intensive support to plan and implement participatory programs that address the climate crisis.
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