Publications
Eastern Europe: Tangled Between South and North
Book: Resetting Democracy: The South Side of Global Deliberation
Stop_05/Publication_01
This stop, analyzes the challenges and opportunities of democracy in Central and Eastern Europe, highlighting the need for democratic innovation and participatory practices. It examines specific cases in Hungary and Slovakia, showcasing contrasts between non-governmental and governmental approaches to fostering citizen participation.
In Hungary, organizations like the Association of Alternative Communities work in adverse contexts to empower marginalized communities and youth through school participatory budgeting.
In Slovakia, the government, with expert support, implements sustainable participation systems at the regional level.
The text also reflects on Eastern Europe’s unique position between the Global North and Global South, emphasizing the importance of cooperation and the exchange of best practices to strengthen democracy in the region.
She focuses on mainstreaming best practices in public participation and community engagement as a Co-Founder of Participation Factory and Civic Port. She is also working towards these goals as a member of the PB Practitioners Board at People Powered and a mentor at the Rising Star mentorship program offered by People Powered.
Eastern Europe: Tangled Between South and North
Book: Resetting Democracy: The South Side of Global Deliberation
- Introduction. p. 4.
- The Rise and Decline of Democracy and Peace in Central and Eastern Europe. p. 5.
- Creating Space for Deliberative Democracy in Hungary. p. 9.
- Participation Institutionalization in Slovakia. p. 16.
- Eastern Europe: Neither Global North, Nor Global South. p. 22.