Public Participation Around the World
Here is a sample of some of the things happening around Public Participation on a Global scale.
Deliberative Democracy and the Development of the Public Participation Networks
Deliberative democracy goes beyond mere representation to give a voice to all citizens in the decision-making process. The development of the Public Participation Networks (PPNs) in 2014 provided a mechanism for community groups to have their say in local...
EU Citizens’ Involvement During The Age Of Austerity
A democratic society is characterized by the people’s electoral will. The quality of democracy is determined by the sovereign action of its citizens and the level of human rights protection. It is worth mentioning that Article 16 of the Universal Declaration of Human...
Kerala govt’s ‘Idea Hunt’ to engage public in state planning process
The ideas Hunt platform provides a unique opportunity to the public to submit their innovative, sustainable and practical ideas for all walks of life to address the socio-economic and sustainable issues of the State. To enable public participation in state planning...
SLAPPs
What is a SLAPP? The rights to speech and petition are enshrined in the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. Free speech and healthy debate are vital to the well-being of a democracy. In fact, the United States Supreme Court has said that the right to...
Getting ‘real’: why political leaders want to connect informally with everyday people
The call for politicians to ‘get real’ and ‘go public’ is more than just about winning elections. Officials can design engagement spaces to better suit those needs. This week, the Deputy NSW Premier John Barilaro warned that politicians need to ditch their fancy...
Who Is the “Public” at Public Meetings?
Who Is the "Public" at Public Meetings? Here at Strong Towns, we've spotlighted the shortcomings of conventional public participation in the development process before. When the public is asked to weigh in on development and infrastructure decisions, it is often in...