Public Participation
The involvement of the people who are to be governed in the creation and processes of their government. Public
participation affords individuals and non-governmental groups the ability to observe, engage with, and influence their government.
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News
18 November 2020
South Sudan's president says national dialogue conference resolutions will be included in constitution
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Guides and Handbooks
Consultation, Deliberation and Decision-Making: Direct Public Participation in Constitution-Building
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News
20 October 2020
NGO warns of lack of consultation on Malta's constitutional reform
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News
11 September 2020
Op-ed: Lack of civic education and watered-down proposals challenge upcoming Liberian referendum
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News
10 September 2020
Nigeria extends deadline for public proposals on constitutional change
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News
28 August 2020
In Mexico, senators submit request to hold public consultation on prosecuting former presidents
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News
29 July 2020
Politician in British Virgin Islands proposes constitutional review youth subcommittee
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News
22 June 2020
France uses citizens' assembly on climate crisis to propose legal changes
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News
17 June 2020
Zimbabwe holds public hearings on proposed constitutional amendment bill
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News
19 May 2020
Latvian court rules decree halting local government's survey on territorial reform violated constitution
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