Citizen participation

This report presents the findings of the annual survey on EU Delegations’ consultation and dialogue with civil society in partner countries. Based on responses from 102 EU Delegations, it offers both quantitative and qualitative...

Through citizenship education, teachers hold a powerful role in preparing young people to become thoughtful, engaged citizens who contribute meaningfully to their communities and the wider world. While other factors such as...

In the last decade, civil society across the world has experienced signifiant change, as new civic movements and individual activists have played an increasingly important role in driving democratic processes. Especially since the...

How can small-scale climate initiatives most effectively address disengaged audiences? How can science-based information be best used to support climate communication? After examining the “disengaged” target audiences, this paper...

With the next elections in Uganda scheduled for 2026, this report analyses the dynamics of candidate participation in local and national elections in 2016. Party dynamics, the slow decentralization process, the identity of...

Public participation is an instrument used by governments to increase the effectiveness of decision-making processes and nurture accountability relationships between citizens and government officials. When successfully implemented...

Citizen engagement is the cornerstone of resilient democracies. But turning democratic ideals into tangible results requires more than good intentions — it demands practical tools and collaborative strategies. That’s where ALDA’s...

As international organisations grapple with increasingly complex global challenges - from climate change to human rights protection - the need for inclusive decision-making has never been more pressing. Civil society organisations...