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🇬🇧 Hey, Demo Reseters!  Ready for round 2? 🔥 The South-South Swap is back, and this time, we’re diving into methodological design & decision-making! 🛠️💡 Why does it matter? Because designing participatory processes that actually create impact is an art—and we’ve got the tools to make it happen. 🌍✨ 📅 Date: Tuesday, March 26 🕛 Time: 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. UTC 💻 Where: Google Meet 📣 Language: English Expect 🔥 conversations, real-world insights, and a space to connect & exchange with other demo.reseters from across the Global South. Don’t miss out! Sign up now & let’s reset democracy together! 🇪🇸 ¡Hola, Demo Reseters!  ¿Listos para la segunda ronda? 🔥 South-South Swap está de vuelta y esta vez hablaremos sobre diseño metodológico y toma de decisiones. 🛠️💡 ¿Por qué es importante? Porque diseñar procesos participativos que realmente generen impacto es un arte, ¡y aquí tenemos las herramientas para que lo logres! 🌍✨ 📅 Fecha: Martes 26 de marzo 🕛 Hora: 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. UTC 💻 Dónde: Google Meet 📣 Idioma: Inglés Habrá 🔥 conversaciones, experiencias reales y un espacio para conectar e intercambiar con personas que, como tú, quieren transformar la participación.  ¡No te lo pierdas! Inscríbete ahora y vamos a resetear la democracia juntxs.

⚡ Izvrsna prilika za mikropoduzeća i one koji ih tek žele osnovati! Program "Pokreni nešto svoje" nudi vam personaliziranu podršku i savjetovanje stručnjaka u različitim područjima poslovanja, vidljivost i PR te novčanu nagradu. Traži se 10 poduzetnika ili poduzetnica. Rok za prijavu je 28. ožujka 2025., u podne! 🚀 #poduzetništvo #pokrenineštosvoje #business #ACTGrupa #društvenoodgovornoposlovanje

💡 How to Make Democracy Work for Public Officials: Practical Strategies We’ve talked about the challenges of "selling" participation to public officials who face tight deadlines, limited resources, and the pressure to deliver immediate, tangible results. So, how do we communicate the value of participation in a way that speaks to their needs? Here are some strategies to consider: 🛠️ Frame Participation as a Solution, Not a Luxury Public officials want results, and they need solutions that are practical and actionable. Instead of focusing solely on democratic ideals, show how participation leads to better decision-making, stronger community engagement, and more effective policies. Frame participation as a way to solve problems, not just a theoretical exercise. 📈 Highlight Efficiency Gains Public officials are overwhelmed by competing priorities. Emphasize how inclusive participation can streamline processes, reduce conflict, and ultimately save time and resources. If they see participation as a way to achieve better outcomes more efficiently, they’ll be more inclined to support it. 📚 Provide Concrete Examples Move beyond abstract concepts and give real-life examples of how participation has led to measurable improvements in governance. Whether it’s a policy shift, community support, or improved trust in government, tangible examples speak louder than theoretical discussions. ♻️ Show the Long-Term Value While public officials may be focused on immediate results, show how participatory processes contribute to long-term stability, trust, and legitimacy. These are the foundations of effective governance that will benefit their careers and the communities they serve. 💭 Speak Their Language Public officials often think in terms of impact, efficiency, and results. Adjust your messaging to align with these priorities. Use language that emphasizes outcomes, problem-solving, and accountability—terms that resonate with the demands of governance. By shifting the conversation from democratic ideals to practical, real-world benefits, we can make participation something that public officials not only understand but also embrace. How do you communicate participation in your work? Let’s keep the conversation going! 👇 #PublicParticipation #Governance #DemocracyInAction #CivicEngagement #PracticalSolutions

Join this inspiring conversation tomorrow! 🌍💬 South-South Swaps is a great opportunity to connect with like-minded organizations, share challenges, and discover practical strategies for citizen participation. #CitizenEngagement #CommunityParticipation #SouthSouthCooperation #CollaborativeGovernance #PublicParticipation #GlobalExchange #InclusiveDecisionMaking #CivicInnovation #Networking #KnowledgeSharing

🌍 How do we design better calls to action that truly engage communities in deliberation? Our first South-South Swap is bringing together experts from Thailand, Croatia, Somalia, and Colombia to share best practices on citizen participation & pedagogy for deliberative democracy. 🗣️✨ 📅 Date: February 13 🕛 Time: 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. UTC 💻 Where: Google Meet 🔗 Reserve your spot now! Click here https://lnkd.in/egH_fYKJ or scan the QR Code. 🌍 Whether you work in advocacy, civic engagement, or democracy-building, this is an opportunity to connect with peers and gain practical tools for your work. The South-South Swap is a unique space where organizations, practitioners, and changemakers come together to exchange ideas, strategies, and best practices for deliberative democracy.  What’s in it for you? ✔️ Practical tools to strengthen engagement strategies ✔️ Insights from diverse regions of the Global South ✔️ A unique space to learn, connect, and collaborate See you there! #SouthSouthSwap #DeliberativeDemocracy #GlobalSouth #CitizenEngagement #CivicInnovation Septrin Calamba DEMDIS Hrvatsko debatno društvo / Croatian debate society Civis FIMA ONG Politize! Delibera Brasil Asuntos del Sur Ciudadanía Inteligente Participedia Mateusz Wojcieszak i4Policy Democracia en Red Alisa Aliti Vlasic People Powered Abdiwali Mohamed Ahmed Branimira Penić Pimrapaat Dusadeeisariyakul Centre for Public Policy Research Dansk Kvindesamfund European Liberal Youth - LYMEC

Throughout February 2025, Sortition Foundation & Sortition Europe, with the incredible help of our SORT-EU partner network from all across the EU, is running the democratic lottery to select people for the next European Citizens' Panel on "a new European budget fit for our ambition." We're going door to door in 27 countries to recruit a representative sample of 150 people from across the EU. Read about it over on our blog: https://lnkd.in/ewcbpzRE

Recruitment for the next European Citizens’ Panel on the future of the EU budget is underway! 🏛️✨ We are proud to be part of this important initiative, working in cooperation with Sortition Foundation ensuring diverse citizen voices help shape Europe’s priorities. In Croatia, together with SMART Association, we work on recruitment of citizens in order to support an inclusive and representative selection process. This effort is part of the broader work led by the European Commission, reinforcing participatory democracy across the EU. #EuropeanCitizensPanel #EU #CitizenEngagement #MOSAIC #SortitionEurope #FutureOfEurope Read more: https://lnkd.in/dXn5WpQB

💡 What does it take to make deliberative democracy work in the Global South? 🌍 South-South Swap is a series of three virtual knowledge-sharing events where organizations, academics, and practitioners come together to discuss challenges, good practices, and practical tools for strengthening deliberative democracy and citizen participation. 🗓️ First session: Thursday, February 13! ✨ Why join? 🔹 Exchange experiences with experts and changemakers 🔹 Discover real-world strategies for citizen engagement 🔹 Build connections and strengthen your participation efforts 💡 ¿Qué se necesita para que la democracia deliberativa funcione en el Sur Global? 🌍 Los Intercambios Sur-Sur son una serie de tres eventos virtuales de diálogo de saberes, abiertos a organizaciones, académicos y profesionales que trabajan en democracia deliberativa y participación ciudadana. 🗓️ Primera sesión: ¡Jueves 13 de febrero! ✨ ¿Por qué participar? 🔹 Comparte experiencias con expertos y agentes de cambio 🔹 Descubre estrategias prácticas para fortalecer la participación ciudadana 🔹 Conécta y amplía tu impacto #SouthSouthSwap #DemocraciaDeliberativa #SurGlobal #DeliberativeDemocracy #GlobalSouth Septrin Calamba DEMDIS Hrvatsko debatno društvo / Croatian debate society Civis FIMA ONG Politize! Delibera Brasil Asuntos del Sur Ciudadanía Inteligente Participedia Mateusz Wojcieszak i4Policy Democracia en Red Alisa Aliti Vlasic People Powered

🚨 Application Deadline Extended! 🚨 Don't miss this incredible funding and travel opportunity to participate in accelerators focused on citizen participation programs! ⬇️ #citizenparticipation #participatoryanddeliberativedemocracy #mainstreamingdemocraticinnovations

Poduzetnik o MOSAIC-u i našem iskustvu u izvrsnom programu podrške za poduzetnike - Pokreni nešto svoje - kojeg provodi ACT Grupa u suradnji s Philip Morris International Zagreb. 👏 https://lnkd.in/dxyFmm4p #pokrenineštosvoje #poduzetništvo #društvenoodgovornoposlovanje