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.
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.
Learn how governments and civil society are turning democratic innovations into long-term systemic change.
Shifting democracy to be “inclusive by default” demands a fundamental reframing of perspective and practice to evaluate process design through a critical lens of power and history…
The theme for this year is "The perpetual crises of democracy. From perplexity to understanding".
Expect engaging demos, workshops, and keynote sessions on participatory democracy and open-source technology
A model of a citizens' climate assembly developed in the Balearic Islands region in Spain, adapted specifically for a region formed by islands (archipelago).
More than 50 tips and recommendations for the design, implementation and facilitation of effective and relevant participatory processes, especially for public institutions.
A handbook for the design and implementation of deliberative mini-publics in European hybrid regimes, including Serbia, Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, North Macedonia and Montenegro.
A complete guide with the main steps to design and implement hyperlocal discussions: choosing topics, setting goals, potential formats, participant selection, facilitation, technical settings, etc.