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Eager to jump into this new report that Apolitical Foundation's Lisa Witter flagged for me yesterday. Check it out: "'Circular Power Politics' sees politician and citizen power joining together to create ongoing and reciprocal cycles of communication and collaboration between elections. This guide provides actionable insights and strategies to strengthen democracies and rebuild trust between politicians and citizens. It draws on successful global examples for fostering citizen-politician engagements such as citizens’ assemblies, participatory budgeting, and digital crowdsourcing." https://lnkd.in/eBJJAZZv

Voting in Brazil is a fundamental democratic right, allowing citizens to shape their local governance. As the current mayoral elections approach, debates intensify over key issues like public safety, education, and infrastructure.

Voting in Brazil is a fundamental democratic right, allowing citizens to shape their local governance. As the current mayoral elections approach, debates intensify over key issues like public safety, education, and infrastructure.

📣 Adult Educators & Learners! Would you like to learn about engaging with local and EU candidates over your morning coffee tomorrow?☕ AONTAS is hosting a webinar at 10am on Thursday 2nd May (tomorrow), that will explore how to connect and communicate with candidates for upcoming elections. It's easy to register, just click the link below: #NEAAL

Explore how national politics under the new president and Congress might influence Illinois’ political landscape. University of Illinois Extension’s Local Government Education program offers the “U.S. Election Analysis: State and Local Considerations” webinar. This engaging conversation will delve into Illinois politics, U.S. elections, and state and local governance implications. 📌Dec. 5 at noon. 📌Register at: https://lnkd.in/g8ft-gyD

In our latest election blog, Ewan Aitken, former Labour councillor and CEO of Cyrenians, discusses the crucial role of empowering vulnerable and disenfranchised voices for a healthy democracy. Read his compelling argument now! https://bit.ly/3Vuypsw #BIGPartnership #BIGBlog #Election24

Below is a roadmap, guiding campaigners and policymakers towards a future where youth participation in electoral processes is not just encouraged but celebrated as a cornerstone of a vibrant democracy https://lnkd.in/dkd96Uvf

Voting is important! 🗳️   The European Elections are on June 9th. We want to remind everyone of the importance of participating in this democratic process. In this vein, Partnerships2030 is excited to shed light on our latest publication: "The MSP Steering Committee Election Process – Typical Phases and Key Questions."📚 (https://lnkd.in/ewJHSwmn) This guide covers the three key phases: Phase 1: Preparing and Planning the Election Process Phase 2: Implementing the Election Process Phase 3: Finalising and Following Up the Election Process   Additionally, we encourage you to check out our latest updates and newsletter, where we explore the connection between MSP and democracy.🆕 Let's make informed decisions and exercise our right to vote!   #EuropeanElections #VotingMatters #ElectionProcess #MSP #Democracy

Our work to build a truly liberated, fully representative, multiracial democracy does not revolve around elections, it’s happening everyday. As State Voices President & CEO Alexis Anderson-Reed said, “As we close out the year, know that State Voices is ready to create the democracy we deserve — leveraging civic technology, people power, voting access, and issue advocacy that impacts people’s day to day lives — until we can all thrive and live in our full dignity.” Learn more: https://buff.ly/3VIbZFj

The higher voter turnout in the recent European elections is certainly a positive development, though the shifting political landscape brings some concerns. Many share this sense of unease, and it underscores the need for organisations to recalibrate how to approach advocacy and representation. This has direct impact on the role profile and requirements of Public Affairs professionals. The most significant is that the rapid changes within the political spectrum, characterised by new formations and alliances, mean that the traditional importance of “just having the right connections” must be further put into perspective. Instead, there is an even higher need to clearly define content and processes and to implement an integrated Government Affairs and Advocacy architecture. Corporations and institutions will have higher demand for this expertise. #EuropeanElections #PublicAffairs #GovernmentRelations #CorporateCommunications