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We built a network of specialists in citizen participation to support you in your challenges.
Together with founding partner Humanity Solutions, we continue to strengthen our international network of specialists in the field of citizen participation.
Citizens are expecting their governments to provide more and more of their services online. Our first focus is on improving e-participation first and foremost.
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There is more to public participation than meets the eye.
Move beyond election cycles
Why wait for four or five years to learn more about what would make your citizens happier and more productive and your governance more suited to their needs. Integrate participatory budgeting mechanisms and citizen entrepreneurship programs in your toolkit.
Balancing rewards and sanctions
Yes, you can build a perfect control, surveillance, and sanctioning system but your citizens may come to resent you for it. Are you spending enough time on your recognition and reward mechanisms?
From frustration and critique to citizen engagement for for governance innovation
There you are trying to figure out your public innovation agenda with your top managers and facing resistance when you suddenly want to implement large programs. Involve your government officials and citizens much earlier on. Invite them to work with you.
Why work against the grain when you can work with the field?
Be inspired by
Citizen Participation leaders
Founder and Executive Director of Accountability Lab. Wizard of accountability and positive incentives for good governance.
Director of the Amsterdam Law Hub and co-founder of SEMA. Guru of citizen feedback.