Civic tech expert Matt Stempeck talks about what scares and excites him about the growth of the field and the role of the new People Powered Guide to Digital Participation Platforms.
Read MoreIf you’re using, considering, or developing online platforms to facilitate public engagement, register for an inside look at our new guide and platform ratings.
Read MoreOur members prioritized six projects for the next year, ranging from research grants to an exchange program. Read this for the details!
Read More2021 was challenging in so many ways, but together we accomplished a lot! Read this recap and celebrate with us.
Read MoreAbout half of the PB initiatives around the world are in countries that have national laws governing the practice. Learn how these laws are working in this interview with leading researchers.
Read MoreLearn about a new global initiative to use participatory democracy to address climate change, a new report on national PB laws, and other resources/tips you can use.
Read MoreLearn how different types of laws can be used to institutionalize national support for participatory budgeting and increase its impacts.
Read MorePB has spread to as many as 11,500 cities around the world, but what impact is it having? We interview two of the authors of a new book that seeks to answer that question.
Read MoreThanks to a grant from Porticus, a new coalition is showing how participatory and deliberative democracy can promote a more equitable and effective response to the climate crisis.
Read MoreIn this dispatch published in the Deliberative Democracy Digest, we examine participatory budgeting’s potential to develop participants’ civic knowledge, skills and attitudes, as well as the conditions that make these impacts possible, based on research from nine countries.
Read MoreIn this webinar, you’ll learn about a new theory of change for participatory budgeting, comprehensive new research on the impacts of PB, and priorities for further research.
Read MoreIt’s easy for participants to be distracted during online seminars and meetings. Here are some tips to keep everyone engaged.
Read MoreWe advertise for two interns, call for input into our digital participation guide and 2022 plans, and share new resources.
Read MoreIn this Dispatch published in the Deliberative Democracy Digest, we present evidence from over 10 countries on participatory budgeting’s achievements in boosting civic engagement and political participation, especially among traditionally marginalized groups.
Read MoreWe’re hiring two paid interns to support our communications, data, and analytics work.
Read MoreTwo organizations in Hungary are new to participatory budgeting in schools, but a seasoned mentor is helping them navigate their way.
Read MoreSubmit your ideas for People Powered’s 2022 budget and policies!
Read MoreWhen designed well and implemented in favorable contexts, participatory budgeting (PB) has a track record of improving local governance and, ultimately, community well-being. In this Dispatch published in the Deliberative Democracy Digest, we share key findings on PB’s impacts on governance and well-being, drawing from studies on Brazil, the United States, South Korea, and Peru.
Read MoreDigital participation tools are more necessary than ever. Now you have the opportunity to help recommend the best participation platforms, and how to use them effectively.
Read MoreParticipatory budgeting (PB) has brought benefits to people, communities, and governments around the world, but its impacts have been uneven. In this Dispatch published in the Deliberative Democracy Digest, we explain a new global theory of change that demonstrates how PB can lead to desired outcomes and impacts.
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