Insights on participation and digital democracy
Explore our articles on participation and digital democracy. Insights, case studies and practical guides on online platforms, civic engagement and collaborative decision-making for communities, institutions and citizens.
The future of electronic voting in Europe
Introduction Voting is the cornerstone of democracy. In recent years, digital transformation has raised a crucial…
Mini-publics and citizens’ juries: when do they work?
Introduction In recent decades, new forms of democratic participation have emerged under the label of mini-publics,…
Italy and the Digital Agenda: where do we stand?
Introduction In recent years, the concept of a Digital Agenda has become central to Italian and…
Checklist for effectively communicating a participatory process
Introduction A participatory process — whether it’s a citizen consultation, a participatory budgeting initiative, or a…
Digital democracy in Brazil: inclusion and challenges
Digital democracy in Brazil: inclusion and challenges Introduction Brazil is often seen as a laboratory of…
GDPR and participatory processes: what to know
GDPR and participatory processes: what to know Introduction In recent years, the General Data Protection Regulation…
Facilitation techniques for online and offline meetings
Introduction Whether it’s a neighborhood meeting, a condominium assembly, or a public consultation, the success of…
How to choose the right platform for your community
Introduction More and more local communities, associations, condominiums, and even public institutions are adopting digital tools…
Mistakes to avoid in online participation
Introduction Online participation has become one of the main ways for citizens, communities, and institutions to…
Digital democracy in Finland
Introduction Finland is often cited as one of the most advanced countries in the world when…
Chatbots and civic participation: what changes
Introduction In recent years, chatbots have become increasingly common across customer service, e-commerce, healthcare, and education.…
Gamification in democratic processes
Introduction In recent years, the term gamification has become increasingly familiar across many sectors: from education…
The birth of e-government in the 2000s
Introduction In the early 2000s, e-government became a policy priority. The core idea was to use…
5 free online courses on digital democracy
Introduction As challenges of civic participation, transparency, and the impact of technology increase, citizens, activists, and…
E-democracy experiences in Italian regions
E-democracy experiences in Italian regions Introduction Over the past two decades, e-democracy has taken root in…
Italy and the Digital Agenda: where do we stand?
Checklist for organizing a secure online vote
The birth of e-government in the 2000s
Online Participatory Platforms: The Practical Guide
