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
10 February 2023
In the Philippines, house committee launches provincial consultations on constitutional amendments
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Voices From The Field
3 February 2023
Third Time’s a Charm? Chile Embarks on a New Constitution-making Process
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Voices From The Field
31 January 2023
Ireland’s Citizens’ Assembly on Biodiversity Loss: Potential and Limitations for Deliberative Democracy
![Chairperson of the Commission on Inquiry Justice Maruping Dibotelo presents report of the Commission to President Mokgweetsi Masisi (photo credit: BW Presidency) Chairperson of the Commission on Inquiry Justice Maruping Dibotelo presents report of the Commission to President Mokgweetsi Masisi (photo credit: BW Presidency)](/sites/default/files/309377100_658942415800364_7281257021668210871_n.jpg)
Voices From The Field
30 January 2023
A Win for the Status Quo: Critiquing the Presidential Commission of Inquiry’s Report on the Review of the Constitution of Botswana
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Voices From The Field
22 December 2022
In the World of Constitution Building in 2022
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News
6 December 2022
In Sudan, military and civilian leaders sign framework agreement based on the draft transitional constitution put forward by bar association
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News
29 November 2022
In Ireland, citizens' assembly on biodiversity loss recommends constitutionalization of environmental human rights and rights of nature
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News
24 November 2022
Op-Ed: In Chile, political parties are negotiating for a new constitutional reform process that ensures their influence
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News
22 November 2022
In New Zealand, government will propose lowering voting age after supreme court rules voting age of 18 is inconsistent with bill of rights act
![Second reading of People’s Constitution Commission Bill in parliament of Belize on 17 October 2022 (photo credit: Channel 5 Belize) Second reading of People’s Constitution Commission Bill in parliament of Belize (photo credit: Channel 5 Belize)](/sites/default/files/vlcsnap-2022-10-17-21h48m58s911.png)
Voices From The Field
31 October 2022
Will Belize Get a People’s Constitution? Prospects and Challenges
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