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Nets4Dem is building the infrastructure necessary to fortify democracy through collaboration and innovation 🇪🇺 🔍 Why #Nets4Dem? As citizens actively seek more participatory and deliberative ways to engage in democratic processes, Nets4Dem stands at the forefront, committed to making democracy more inclusive, effective, and responsive. We believe that democracies should rebuild trust by offering new avenues for political participation. 🤝 Nets4Dem is a collaborative effort by leading European organisations, uniting academics, practitioners, and civil society. Together, we strive to advance democratic innovation and participation, fostering a network that pools diverse experiences and expertise. 📚 Our initiative establishes a European network dedicated to advanced research and activities in democratic innovation, civic deliberation, participation, and citizenship education. By connecting scattered knowledge and making it accessible, Nets4Dem equips policymakers and practitioners with the tools to strengthen and reimagine democracy at all levels. Nets4Dem is proudly funded by the European Union through its Horizon Europe program, reinforcing its commitment to shaping the future of democracy in Europe. Let's innovate European democracy - together! 🌐 Learn more here: https://bit.ly/Nets4Dem Horizon Europe, EU Science, Research and Innovation

Nets4Dem is building the infrastructure necessary to fortify democracy through collaboration and innovation 🔍 Why #Nets4Dem? As citizens actively seek more participatory and deliberative ways to engage in democratic processes, Nets4Dem stands at the forefront, committed to making democracy more inclusive, effective, and responsive. We believe that democracies should rebuild trust by offering new avenues for political participation. 🤝 Nets4Dem is a collaborative effort by leading European organisations, uniting academics, practitioners, and civil society. Together, we strive to advance democratic innovation and participation, fostering a network that pools diverse experiences and expertise. 📚 Our initiative establishes a European network dedicated to advanced research and activities in democratic innovation, civic deliberation, participation, and citizenship education. By connecting scattered knowledge and making it accessible, Nets4Dem equips policymakers and practitioners with the tools to strengthen and reimagine democracy at all levels. Nets4Dem is proudly funded by the European Union through its Horizon Europe program, reinforcing its commitment to shaping the future of democracy in Europe. Let's innovate European democracy - together! 🌐 Learn more here: https://bit.ly/Nets4Dem Horizon Europe

👋🏼🇪🇺💡🚀 Calling all democratic innovators in Europe! Nets4Dem, the new pan-European network of democracy networks is launching its first accelerator program, coordinated by People Powered & Coglobal! Do you want help starting or improving a participatory and deliberative democracy program? Sign up for the launch webinar to learn about the new opportunities for support!

🚀 Join the launch of the Nets4Dem Democratic Innovations Accelerator! 📅 Date: May 8, 2024 ⏰ Time: 11 AM CEST Are you passionate about enhancing democratic processes in Europe? 🇪🇺 Join us for the launch of the Democratic Innovations Accelerator (DIA), an initiative aimed at reshaping Europe's democratic landscape through participatory programs. Led by People Powered and Coglobal, the DIA offers a unique platform for governments and organizations to receive expert mentorship and training. This is your chance to learn from government leaders and democracy practitioners about how the DIA can support your efforts in launching or improving participatory democracy programs. Why Attend? 1️⃣ Discover the Nets4Dem initiative: Understand the scope and objectives of this new and impactful network. 2️⃣ Learn from the experts: Gain insights from experienced leaders on how to implement successful democratic innovations. 3️⃣ Support and guidance: Find out how the Democratic Innovations Accelerator can benefit your organization and how to submit a successful application. This launch event is a stepping stone towards tangible democratic transformations in Europe. You’ll also have the opportunity to participate in a dedicated info session to discuss application processes and support. 🤝 Event Partners: Democracy Reporting International, Eurocities, European Partnership for Democracy (EPD), Demos Helsinki 🔗 Register for the Launch Event: https://lnkd.in/gHHWQS-Z Join us in shaping the future of democracy in Europe. Let’s innovate democracy together! #DemocraticInnovation #ParticipatoryDemocracy #Europe #EuropeanUnion #HorizonEurope #Government #CivilSociety #Webinar #ApplyNow

If we want to realize a “digital democracy,” we must reimagine how technology is used and invest in building new tools to meet the challenges of public trust and participation. In E. Glen Weyl and Audrey Tang's new book, they argue “technology and democracy can be each other’s greatest allies.”

➡ In January Claudia Chwalisz has started a blogposts series called Beyond Democracy. This has been the first one: Perspective Shifts and New Questions. ✔It is exciting to see Arantzazulab quoted as a 'connecting' institution that plays a role in pushing governance experimentation. ✨ Thank you for mentioning our work and valuing our transformation efforts. 💥 Looking forward to shaping our next collaboration together! #DemocracyInnovation #Experimentation #GovernanceInnovation #CollaborativeGovernance DemocracyNext

Launch Event: 2024 Digital Participation Tool Ratings -------- In the global currents of technological advancement and democratic shifts, the field of digital participation is constantly evolving and growing, making it difficult for governments and organizations to select the right tool for their context. #digitalparticipation #democracy #citizen #participation https://lnkd.in/e8JX-bTc

Together, we are the future of democracy. Let's make it a good one. Today, we are announcing the launch of Nets4Dem, an initiative that brings together a coalition of European organisations committed to advancing democratic innovation and participation. Democracy is a living, breathing system that requires continuous evolution. How can democracies today become more inclusive, effective and participatory? How can they rebuild trust and reveal new pathways for political engagement? #Nets4Dem will collect fresh approaches, a wealth of expertise, and a network of organisations to explore how we can rebuild trust, strengthen representation, and enhance democracy's responsiveness. This is also your opportunity to become an active participant in the (r)evolution of democratic values and practices. Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/Nets4Dem @Horizon Europe

I spent some time today listening to this session from the N.C. Department of Information Technology's recent We Are Gov 2023 Conference. Accessibility for a diverse range of individuals is an essential component of the digital inclusion conversation. I find it selfishly easy to forget that not everyone experiences technologies and applications in the same way I'm able to...and additionally, I am reminded that ending the digital divide isn't a process completed by improving infrastructure alone. I found Mac Clark's portion of the presentation focused on addressing barriers experienced by disabled (or differently abled) individuals when accessing technologies and applications so compelling. As we all continue to work toward ending the divide in North Carolina, there are many moving targets we have to keep our eyes on. As leaders in this digital landscape (and many of us in the non-profit space), we all must stay vigilant, always thinking of ways we can better serve overlooked, underserved, and unserved populations. When the day comes that all North Carolinians are WELL connected, we must continue seeking feedback and listening to user experiences to ensure that ALL individuals who so choose can equitably access, understand, utilize, and realize the full potential of high-speed broadband. #NCDIT #digitalinclusion #equitableaccess https://lnkd.in/edx7u4KB

Digital democracy is a fuzzy concept. It is not just about throwing tech into democracy and expecting magic - more participation, better policies, and so on. Together with Gianluca Sgueo, we tried to draw its boundaries, examine the premises and propose a path forward. More on this in Artifacts - Newsletter [ which today speaks 🇬🇧 ] https://lnkd.in/dChdZJpw