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Participatory Democracy

Explore 625 projects in the Participatory Democracy category of the Civic Tech Field Guide.

625 projects

The Community Councillor Collective

The Community Councillor Collective is a network of councillors committed to putting citizens at the heart of local decision-making and building the power of their communities.

UK
2025

Yokohama City (Digital / Civic Initiative)

Introducing a 'Community Development Council' system where local residents proactively participate in town planning.

Yokohama City, Japan (Nihon or Nippon) 🇯🇵

Make Votes Matter

Make Votes Matter is the [UK] national movement for Proportional Representation

London
https://cartodebat.com/ActiveOpen-source

CartoDEBAT

Argument and transparency in public debate

Saint-Etienne, France
2017 (but the first debate was facilitated in 2012)
Sustainable cities and communities, Quality education

Citizens’ panel experiments at the national level in Finland

With Sitra’s funding, more citizens’ panels are now being organised in Finland than ever before.

Finland

What Do Freedom & Equality Mean to Americans Today?

As the US approaches its 250th anniversary, AI enables a new type of conversation amongst Americans on freedom & equality.

USA
2026

The Public Participation Bill, 2024 (Kenya)

AN ACT of Parliament to provide for the conduct of public participation; to give effect to the constitutional principles of democracy and participation of the people...

Kenya

International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) USA

IAP2 USA is a nationwide organization that leads, advances and advocates for best practices in public participation. It is a home and community for people who believe good decisions can be made together.

Denver