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Expanding citizen participation
Strengthening women's political participation in Indonesia
This report gives an overview of the debates and discussions that resulted from International IDEA's gender activities in Indonesia in 2002. (International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance: 2002) More info >>
Disability and elections
This site provides best practice information from various places around the world, where both international and domestic organisations have undertaken innovative work in the field of disability and elections. (International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES)) More info >>
Female representation: the global impact of quotas
This paper explores women's participation in legislative bodies and demonstrates that the use of quotas dramatically increases women's roles and democratic processes especially in less democratic contexts. (University of Milan Dept of Social & Political Studies: March 2008) More info >>
Changing the way the government works
This paper provides information on how governments and communities can work together to promote more collaborative governance, giving insights and models for communities and governments who want to engage in a new way of governing at the local level. (The PASCAL Observatory: 2004) More info >>
Understanding deliberativeness: bridging theory and practice
This article draws upon the experience of the author in promoting community participation in deliberations about government policy and practice, reviewing two case studies carried out in Western Australia that were designed to resolve standing issues and draws out the lessons learned from each one. (International Association for Public Participation Australasia: 2008) More info >>
Creating democratic surplus through citizens' assemblies
This article is a contribution to the discussion about promoting more inclusive government. It introduces and explains the value of deliberative democracy in which there is room for strong engagement by the people. (The Journal of Public Deliberation: 2007) More info >>
Building bridges from community consultation to community engagement
This poster presentation summarises the change in thinking about how to engage with the community by presenting the traditional approach of community consultation to a more inclusive, deliberative and empowering collaboration with the beneficiary community. (21st Century Dialogue: 2008) More info >>
Champions of participation report
This resource pack is the result of discussions involving over 40 people working inside and with local government to increase citizen engagement in local governance, including case studies from India, South Africa and Nigeria. (IDS: 2007) More info >>
Youth organisations in Sri Lanka: some dimensions and dynamics
This qualitative study focuses on understanding how young people assume responsibilities within their communities in Sri Lanka. (Centre for Poverty Analysis: 2005) More info >>
The electronic bureaucrat
This article discusses the importance of governments putting public services online to allow them to serve their citizens more effectively. (The Economist: 2008) More info >>
Representation, citizenship & the public domain in democratic decentralization
This journal article analyzes how 'democratic' decentralization reforms in most developing countries have failed to empower elected local governments. (Society for International Development: 2007) More info >>
Women & elections: a guide to promoting the participation of women in elections
This handbook is intended to give a quick reference guide to assist people and organisations working to promote greater participation of women in elections. (UN: March 2005) More info >>
Building a public feedback mechanism
Interview with James George Chacko (UN Specialist) which discusses the advantages of listening to citizen feedback on government services and polices. More info >>
Democracy at the local level handbook
An online handbook on participation, representation, conflict management and governance. (International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA)) More info >>
Gender and political participation
Case studies, statistics and publications collated to promote women's participation and representation in political life. (International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance) More info >>
Digital democracy in the 21st century city article
An article about using the internet in electoral processes to promote democracy and effective communication with citizens. (International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance) More info >>