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.
Smart Contracts and Decentralized Governance: the Central Role of DAOs
Introduction Blockchain is increasingly used beyond cryptocurrencies—in healthcare, land registries, public finance, and civic participation. Among…
How to successfully organize a participatory forum
Introduction A participatory forum is a space—online, offline, or hybrid—where citizens, stakeholders, and institutions co-produce knowledge…
The principles of collaborative democracy
Introduction Collaborative democracy builds policies through inclusion, transparency, cooperation, and shared responsibility. It extends participatory and…
Online tools for organizing virtual assemblies
Introduction Condominium assemblies are crucial decision-making moments: budgets are approved, maintenance work is discussed, and decisions…
Digital democracy and smart cities: international experiences
Introduction Smart cities are not only models of technological innovation but also laboratories of digital democracy.…
Digital ID and electronic signatures for participation
Introduction In the era of digital democracy, tools like digital identity and electronic signatures have become…
Citizens’ forums and public deliberation: concrete examples
Citizens’ Forums and Public Deliberation: Concrete Examples Introduction In recent years, citizens’ forums and public deliberation…
European policies for digital citizenship
Introduction Digital transformation is not only about technology—it also concerns the rights of citizens in the…
Checklist for organizing a secure online vote
Introduction Online voting has become increasingly common in various contexts—housing assemblies, civic consultations, board elections, participatory…
Estonia and online voting: a model to study
Introduction In the global conversation around digital transformation of democracy, Estonia stands out as a pioneer.…
How to protect data in digital voting processes
Introduction Digital voting represents a fascinating but complex frontier for modern democracies. The idea of being…
How to effectively moderate online debates
How to Effectively Moderate Online Debates IntroductionAs digital democracy expands, online debates have become a cornerstone…
The best participatory democracy platforms worldwide
The Best Participatory Democracy Platforms Worldwide IntroductionDigital democracy is expanding thanks to open-source platforms and civic…
10 best practices for inclusive participatory processes
10 Best Practices for Inclusive Participatory Processes IntroductionA well-designed participatory process must be not only effective…
How Barcelona built a model of digital democracy
How Barcelona Built a Model of Digital Democracy IntroductionOver the past decade, Barcelona has become one…
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
