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Farming Democracy, Harvesting Sustainability
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Farming Democracy, Harvesting Sustainability
Thailand Talks
The main objective of this practice, promoted by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom, is to create a safe public space for dialogue between people with opposing political views in a context marked by intense polarization, especially since the pandemic. Inspired by the German model “My Country Talks”, the initiative fosters one-on-one meetings between individuals with differing opinions, with the aim of reducing tensions and promoting mutual understanding.
Civic Voices: A Tech Platform for Public Participation
The main goal of Civic Voices, an initiative presented by Daniel Orogo and developed by Democracy Moves, is to facilitate public participation in Kenya through a technological platform that allows citizens to express opinions, ask questions, and access essential information for decision-making. The practice focuses on creating an accessible, affordable, and safe channel for interaction between government and society that is more open, transparent, and efficient.
CIVIS, Enhancing Citizen Participation in the Law-Making Process
The primary aim of CIVIS is to facilitate citizen participation in legislative processes through accessible public consultations. This digital platform enables people across India to share their opinions on draft laws in plain, understandable language, using channels such as WhatsApp, IVR, and social media.
Modular Deliberative Forums, DEMDIS
DEMDIS emerged as a response to a deeply polarized context, where misinformation and distrust in institutions have fragmented public discourse. In this environment, the practice seeks to restore the value of citizen dialogue by creating carefully curated digital spaces where individuals with divergent views can listen to one another without fear or hostility.
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Farming Democracy, Harvesting Sustainability
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To understand the relationship between social mobilization, collective identity, and political advocacy in Africa.
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Evelyn Dan Epelle shares the experiences of ActHub Africa and Africa’s Voices Foundation
Youth interactive platform for democracy
This project worked with youth aged 18 to 35 in informal settlements of Nairobi and Kisumu, aiming to develop effective ways to include them in democratic processes. Barriers identified included deep mistrust in government institutions, poverty, and participatory platforms that lacked feedback mechanisms. Despite these challenges, traditional structures like barazas (community meetings), WhatsApp groups, and bunges (informal parliaments) were already serving as local spaces for civic expression and were seen as opportunities to be strengthened and modernized.