Making democracy work again in Gdansk

This article highlights the experience of citizens' assemblies in Gdansk, Poland.

The Gdansk assemblies have led to policy changes on flood mitigation, air pollution, civic engagement and the treatment of LGBT people. According to the article, they "have been ground-breaking in an important way: they have the power to make city policy and spend city funds."

Source: Resilience
Author information: Tin Gazivoda

Year of publication: 2017