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.
News
1 April 2019
Malaysian Parliament will consider bill to lower voting age through constitutional amendment
News
25 March 2019
Ruling party in Myanmar is urged to allow public participation in ongoing constitutional reform process
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News
5 March 2019
Gambian Constitutional Review Commission tasked with drafting new constitution will carry out external public consultations
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Analysis
Annual Review of Constitution-Building Processes: 2017
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News
12 December 2018
Gambia's Constitutional Review Commission concludes second leg of nationwide consultation
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News
6 December 2018
Op-ed: Investment in ward committees is key to democratic participation in South Africa
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News
2 November 2018
Gambian Constitutional Review Commission holds consultative session with students
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News
18 October 2018
In Greenland, constitution-drafting process will not be rushed
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News
12 September 2018
Cuba introduces digital public debates on new constitution
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News
7 August 2018
Op-ed: Can randomly selected groups of people decide complex issues, bring back trust in democracy?
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