We are a people powered organization building people powered government.
We serve as a global union for organizations, government practitioners, researchers and advocates that are supporting participatory democracy, to grow their collective power and impact.
We synthesize global knowledge into a toolbox of accessible and practical resources that governments and organizations can use to plan, implement, and improve participatory programs.
We connect governments and organizations with the guidance that they need to launch and improve participatory programs, through our mentorship, training and accelerator programs.
We announce new accelerator participants, funding and support opportunities, and resources on mixing methods and digital participation
Meet the 30 new participants in the Climate Democracy and Democratic Innovations Accelerators.
A new Participation Playbook module and updated online courses provide step-by-step guidance to take participation online.
People Powered and the Ban Ki-moon Foundation hosted a Climate Democracy Forum to align global work on climate participation and engagement. We report on three key takeaways and next steps.
Four new accelerator programs to help you engage community members in participatory decision-making, boost the participation of traditionally marginalized groups, and mainstream high-quality and inclusive public participation practices in government.
Ryan Goehrung joins us through the prestigious Leading Edge Fellowship program by the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS)!
We launch two groundbreaking books by People Powered members. Read how the books can help you bring democracy to life!
Do you need help to advocate, launch, or improve a participatory program? Apply for expert mentoring support!
Learn how our member Janaagraha is driving change in urban governance by empowering communities and fostering sustainable city development.
The theme for this year is "The perpetual crises of democracy. From perplexity to understanding".
How can we strengthen democracy by connecting different & diverse innovations?💡⚡️🔗 See inside to learn more!
Join Greta Ríos at the Stockholm Series on November 12, as she explores how participatory governance can shape effective climate policies through innovative tools like participatory budgeting and legislative theatre.
Expect engaging demos, workshops, and keynote sessions on participatory democracy and open-source technology
A research report analyzing specific cases of participatory budgeting in Lithuanian cities and identifying the main challenges.
An overview of participatory budgets in Lithuanian municipalities, explaining what measures and technological tools have been to used and how to deal with challenges related to engaging residents.
This practical guide explains the impact of participatory budgeting on students and what to know to organize it in Lithuanian schools.
Methodological guide for the development of participatory budget processes adapted to the context of cities in Czechia, including steps for design, planning, implementation and evaluation, and several examples in the country.