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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3 November 2023
In Jamaica, youth encouraged to participate in transition to republic
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2 November 2023
In Japan, ruling party leader supports multiparty consensus on constitutional revision
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27 October 2023
In Thailand, parliament rejects motion asking cabinet for referendum on charter rewrite
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18 October 2023
In Thailand, constitutional review committee establishes two sub-panels to evaluate future referendum
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13 October 2023
Op-Ed: Could limits on presidential power in Guinea's new constitution promote political stability?
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4 October 2023
In Barbados, constitutional reform commission extends working timeline an additional five months
![Gabon Interin Prime Minister Raymond Ndong Sima (photo credit: AFP via France 24) Gabon Interin Prime Minister Raymond Ndong Sima (photo credit: AFP via France 24)](/sites/default/files/gabon%20PM.jpeg)
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29 September 2023
In Gabon, interim prime minister indicates transition to civilian rule will begin next year with dialogue leading to a new constitution
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21 September 2023
In Ireland, government postpones referendum on gender equality and constitutional provision on "women in the home"
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21 September 2023
Record number of Australians enroll for upcoming referendum vote on Indigenous advisory body
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News
18 September 2023
In Belize, people's constitution commission encourages public to participate in constitutional reform effort
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