Etiqueta: Social leaders

02/Swap

Farming Democracy, Harvesting Sustainability

05/Exchange

Farming Democracy, Harvesting Sustainability

08/MasterClass

To understand the relationship between social mobilization, collective identity, and political advocacy in Africa.

03/MasterClass

Recognize the methodological and operational challenges that arise when designing and implementing deliberative processes.

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Sunil Tambe shares the experiences of Pulang Kampong Foundation and Taiwan Reach-Out Association for Democracy.

01/MasterClass

To understand the theoretical and historical foundations of deliberative democracy and reflect on its current relevance in different territories.

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.

Farming democracy harvesting sustainability

This deliberative process with farmers in Washim, India, exemplifies how deliberative democracy can empower rural communities and ensure their active participation in political decision-making—especially in crucial matters such as climate change, sustainable agriculture, and natural resource management.