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June 17, 2022

Swedish academy explores new kind of talent pipeline for democracy

June 17, 2022/ People Powered
Swedish academy explores new kind of talent pipeline for democracy

People Powered collaborated on a unique local democracy academy in Sweden, and we share our top four lessons learned.

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June 14, 2022

June news: We launch programs on inclusion, climate democracy and deliberation

June 14, 2022/ People Powered
June news: We launch programs on inclusion, climate democracy and deliberation

A close-up look at new global programs, funding calls and board opportunities.

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June 14, 2022/ People Powered/
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June 09, 2022

People Powered launches program to make democracy more inclusive

June 09, 2022/ People Powered
People Powered launches program to make democracy more inclusive

A major grant to People Powered is enabling a diverse coalition to focus on inclusion of marginalized communities.

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June 09, 2022/ People Powered/
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Inclusion, youth, displaced people, women
June 07, 2022

Intern at People Powered (for pay)!

June 07, 2022/ People Powered
Intern at People Powered (for pay)!

We’re looking for a program intern to start in September.

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June 07, 2022/ People Powered/
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June 03, 2022

Apply to join the People Powered board of directors

June 03, 2022/ People Powered
Apply to join the People Powered board of directors

Are you interested in helping to build a stronger global movement for participatory democracy? People Powered is seeking candidates to serve on our board of directors.

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June 03, 2022/ People Powered/
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June 02, 2022

Brainstorming across continents: mentor in Brazil helps mentee in Scotland rethink participatory democracy

June 02, 2022/ People Powered
Brainstorming across continents: mentor in Brazil helps mentee in Scotland rethink participatory democracy

One of the founders of PB in Brazil helps the city of Glasgow ramp up its citizen engagement.

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June 02, 2022/ People Powered/
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mentorship, citizens assembly, participatory budgeting, Brazil, Scotland
May 31, 2022

Launch event and call for applications: Climate Democracy Action program

May 31, 2022/ Josh Lerner

Want more public participation in climate action? Apply for the Climate Democracy Action program for training, mentorship and the chance to win a $20,000 USD award.

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May 31, 2022/ Josh Lerner/
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May 25, 2022

Colombian NGO works to innovate democracy across the Global South

May 25, 2022/ People Powered
Colombian NGO works to innovate democracy across the Global South

Colombia’s Extituto de Política Abierta is joining with other organizations to redefine participatory democracy.

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May 25, 2022/ People Powered/
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May 03, 2022

New articles: How international organizations and funders can practice democracy

May 03, 2022/ People Powered
New articles: How international organizations and funders can practice democracy

Our staff and members recently published two articles on key lessons from People Powered’s global work.

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May 03, 2022/ People Powered/
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April 27, 2022

April News: Latest research and innovations from around the world

April 27, 2022/ People Powered
April News: Latest research and innovations from around the world

People Powered and its members have produced a lot of helpful research and tools for implementing participatory budgeting over the last year.

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April 27, 2022/ People Powered/
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April 25, 2022

A year of research: findings that address key PB challenges

April 25, 2022/ People Powered
A year of research: findings that address key PB challenges

We look back at the research conducted by our PB board members over the last year and share findings that can help your own work.

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April 25, 2022/ People Powered/
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April 24, 2022

Five ways we’ve advanced global participatory budgeting research

April 24, 2022/ People Powered
Five ways we’ve advanced global participatory budgeting research

Two years ago we developed a shared agenda for global participatory budgeting research. Here’s what we’ve accomplished and what’s still to come.

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April 24, 2022/ People Powered/
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April 06, 2022

What’s next for participatory budgeting? New visions and innovations from around the world

April 06, 2022/ People Powered
What’s next for participatory budgeting? New visions and innovations from around the world

Participatory budgeting is both maturing and facing increasing challenges. How will it develop from here?

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April 06, 2022/ People Powered/
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March 09, 2022

March News: Supporting Democracy in Ukraine, Hungary, Poland, and Beyond

March 09, 2022/ People Powered
March News: Supporting Democracy in Ukraine, Hungary, Poland, and Beyond

It’s not easy to be hopeful as a tyrant overruns an emerging democracy. Yet there are rays of light - the focus of this month's newsletter.

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March 09, 2022/ People Powered/
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March 09, 2022

Update from Hungary: How to Turn Youth Apathy into Action

March 09, 2022/ People Powered
Update from Hungary: How to Turn Youth Apathy into Action

When AKE launched Hungary’s first school participatory budgeting program, a People Powered mentor helped it overcome COVID-related apathy.

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March 09, 2022/ People Powered/
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February 14, 2022

Q&A: COVID, Civic Tech and Participatory Democracy

February 14, 2022/ People Powered
Q&A: COVID, Civic Tech and Participatory Democracy

Katya Petrikevich, cofounder of Participation Factory, talks about the impact of COVID on civic tech and the contribution of the new People Powered Guide to Digital Participation Platforms.

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February 14, 2022/ People Powered/
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civic tech, commentary, Eastern Europe, test digital participation
February 10, 2022

Q&A: Civic Tech in Africa–the Power and the Possibilities

February 10, 2022/ People Powered
Q&A: Civic Tech in Africa–the Power and the Possibilities

Melissa Zisengwe, program officer for the Civic Tech Innovation Network, talks about the evolution of the field in Africa and the contribution of the new People Powered Guide to Digital Participation Platforms.

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February 10, 2022/ People Powered/
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civic tech, commentary, Africa, test digital participation
February 03, 2022

RFP: We're Seeking a Technology Consultant

February 03, 2022/ People Powered
RFP: We're Seeking a Technology Consultant

We’re looking for a technology consultant to assess our communications and program needs and recommend solutions.

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February 03, 2022/ People Powered/
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February 03, 2022

Post-Doc Fellowship Available: Research Coordinator, Decolonizing Democracy

February 03, 2022/ Josh Lerner
Post-Doc Fellowship Available: Research Coordinator, Decolonizing Democracy

Apply for this funded, two-year, post-doc fellowship! People Powered has been selected as a host organization for the Leading Edge Fellowship program.

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February 03, 2022/ Josh Lerner/
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February 01, 2022

It’s 'Live'! Explore the New Guide and Ratings for Digital Participation Platforms

February 01, 2022/ People Powered
It’s 'Live'! Explore the New Guide and Ratings for Digital Participation Platforms

Now online, the People Powered guide and companion product ratings can be downloaded or explored by section.

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February 01, 2022/ People Powered/
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