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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Voices From The Field
12 August 2022
The Constitutional Reform Commission of Barbados: Much Expectation, Great Skepticism
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Voices From The Field
2 July 2022
Chile’s draft constitution looks to the future: digital rights as fundamental rights
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News
23 June 2022
In Barbados, constitutional reform commission members are sworn in
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News
2 May 2022
In Tunisia, president announces formation of committee to write new constitution
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Voices From The Field
29 April 2022
From "big plans" to improvisation: Where is the new Tunisian constituent process headed?
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Voices From The Field
22 March 2022
Why Wales is having a national conversation on its constitutional future
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News
9 March 2022
In Tunisia, president seeks nationwide public input on rewriting constitution via online survey
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Voices From The Field
25 February 2022
Promise fulfilled? Botswana’s first comprehensive constitutional review process gets underway
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Analysis
Practical Considerations for Public Participation in Constitution-Building: What, When, How and Why?
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News
2 February 2022
In Puerto Rico, deputy speaker announces open call for constitutional amendment proposals
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