FIDE - North America

👀 Are you interested in learning how everyday citizens can play a critical role in shaping public policy? Let us introduce you to: Citizens' Assemblies! Tomorrow, we join the National Civic League for an introductory webinar on the transformative potential of Citizens' Assemblies (CAs) and their role in modern democracy. Citizens' Assemblies bring together a diverse group of residents, randomly selected through a civic lottery, to engage in informed deliberation on key societal issues. By providing a platform for learning from experts, engaging in thoughtful discussions, and making collective recommendations, CAs offer a unique complement to traditional representative democracy. They have the power to mitigate political polarization and provide innovative solutions to complex policy challenges. Speakers: 🔹 Marjan Horst Ehsassi, Executive Director, FIDE - North America 🔹 Brandyn Keating, Founder and CEO, YOUnify 🔹 Jillian Youngblood, Executive Director, Civic Genius Moderator: 🔹 Matt Leighninger, Director, Center for Democracy Innovation, National Civic League 📝 Register 👉 https://lnkd.in/dddvxpPd 📆 Date: August 28th ⏲Time: 🔹Eastern Daylight Time (EDT): 12:00 PM 🔹Central Daylight Time (CDT): 11:00 AM 🔹Mountain Daylight Time (MDT): 10:00 AM 🔹Pacific Daylight Time (PDT): 9:00 AM 🔹Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT): 8:00 AM 🔹Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time (HAST): 6:00 AM #DeliberativeDemocracy #CitizensAssemblies #Webinar

Another Citizens' Assembly School is in the making! We are delighted to partner with the National Civic League for the upcoming Fall School on Citizens' Assemblies in Phoenix, Arizona. 🌵 On October 22-24, we will be hosted by the Consortium for Science, Policy & Outcomes at Arizona State University. This marks yet another occasion to bring together practitioners, policymakers, and public officials to build alliances and expand the deliberative skills in North America. The Fall School will focus on the building blocks necessary to design, implement, and integrate Citizens’ Assemblies and other deliberative processes into public administration. Participants will engage with leading experts and explore case studies tailored to the North American context. Can't wait? Join the pre-event registration list via this link 👉 https://lnkd.in/eBppSUHh 🔜 Soon, more information on the programme, speakers and registrations – stay tuned!

🎉Our small team is growing! 🌱 FIDE - North America is hiring a part-time Program Manager. 👥 Looking for candidates knowledgeable about deliberative democracy, passionate about Citizens' Assemblies, motivated team players and excellent communicators!💡 Join us to support a multitude of programs and initiatives, including: 🔹 Advocacy campaigns; 🔹 Capacity Building Schools; 🔹 Strategic Design, Technical Guidance and Oversight; and, 🔹 Learning Agenda and Independent Assessments Please help us spread the word with your networks! 🙏 We'd love to hear from you - If interested, contact [email protected] 📧

🚨 Big News! Our Executive Director, Marjan Horst Ehsassi, has just published an op-ed in TheFulcrum.US! 📰 In "Citizens' Assemblies: A Better Way to Do Democracy," Marjan explores how we can reinvigorate America using deliberative democracy. 🎆Key points: • 65% of Americans feel exhausted by politics. • Citizens' assemblies bring diverse voices together to solve tough issues. • Citizens’ assemblies be scaled up to national level for vetting candidates and breaking partisan gridlock. 💡In her article, Marjan contrasts the chaos of the current presidential election with the trusted and empowering process of citizens’ assemblies. And she proposes a bold idea: “Imagine if instead of a handful of early primary states wielding outsized influence, we convened a national citizens' assembly to help vet candidates and craft party platforms,” she writes. “Everyday Americans from across the country would have a real say, fulfilling the promise of government truly of, by and for the people.” 🗽 “As we approach another contentious election,” she continues, “it's time to think big about renewing American democracy. Citizens' assemblies won't solve every problem. Yet through an inclusive and transparent process, they make for a powerful tool to put ‘We the People’ back at the center.” 🇺🇸 Read the full piece to learn how citizens' assemblies could transform our political landscape! 👉https://lnkd.in/gURMesmQ #DemocracyInnovation #CitizensAssemblies #DeliberativeDemocracy

📚 Exciting news! 🎉 Our executive director Marjan Horst Ehsassi's groundbreaking book "Activated Citizenship: The Transformative Power of Citizens' Assemblies" is now available for pre-order! 🚀 🗳️ Are you concerned about citizen disengagement from political institutions? This book explores innovative solutions through deliberative mini-publics and citizens' assemblies. "This book offers a citizen-centric vision for revitalizing democracy," Marjan says. "By designing successful deliberative processes in partnership with government, we solve some of our most pressing public problems and transform not just policy outcomes, but also citizens themselves – creating a more informed, cohesive, and politically empowered public." 🔬 Using a mixed-methods approach across Paris, Brussels, Ottawa, and Petaluma, Marjan examines: • How to measure civic and political engagement 📊 • The transformative potential of citizens' assemblies 🌟 • Real-world case studies and their impacts 🌍 🧠 Discover a new framework for engaged citizenry and learn how deliberative platforms can: • Increase citizen knowledge 🧠 • Foster community connections 🤝 • Boost political enthusiasm 🔥 • Amplify meaningful voices 🗣️ 🏗️ Get a blueprint for impactful citizen engagement and help shape the future of democracy! Published through Routledge, Routledge Taylor & Francis Group, and CRC Press. As Kenneth Wollack, Chairman of the Board of the National Endowment for Democracy, says: "If democracies are to deliver, they must find innovative ways for citizens to connect with government and have input into policy making. Marjan Ehsassi's insightful book offers concrete methods for doing so through deliberative processes, including citizen assemblies." 🏛 Be part of the conversation on revitalizing our democratic institutions! 💪 🎇 Pre-order "Activated Citizenship" here! 👉 https://lnkd.in/gDeCDvwi #DeliberativeDemocracy #CitizensAssemblies #DemocraticInnovation FIDE - Europe, Peter MacLeod, Harry Nathan Gottlieb, Yves Dejaeghere, Valerie Lemmie, Amy Lee, Hélène Landemore, Melanne Verveer, Matt Leighninger, Hollie Russon Gilman, Ph.D., Art O'Leary, Magali Plovie, Min Reuchamps, Ann Hudock, Stephen Ruckman, Dawn Nakagawa, Kyle Redman, Jonathan Moskovic, Zakia Elvang, Linn Davis, Rahmin Sarabi, Michael Gallagher, Kenza Occansey, Jacob Birkenhäger, Berggruen Institute, Dentons, Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF)

📚 Exciting news! 🎉 Our executive director Marjan Horst Ehsassi's groundbreaking book "Activated Citizenship: The Transformative Power of Citizens' Assemblies" is now available for pre-order! 🚀 🗳️ Are you concerned about citizen disengagement from political institutions? This book explores innovative solutions through deliberative mini-publics and citizens' assemblies. "This book offers a citizen-centric vision for revitalizing democracy," Marjan says. "By designing successful deliberative processes in partnership with government, we solve some of our most pressing public problems and transform not just policy outcomes, but also citizens themselves – creating a more informed, cohesive, and politically empowered public." 🔬 Using a mixed-methods approach across Paris, Brussels, Ottawa, and Petaluma, Marjan examines: • How to measure civic and political engagement 📊 • The transformative potential of citizens' assemblies 🌟 • Real-world case studies and their impacts 🌍 🧠 Discover a new framework for engaged citizenry and learn how deliberative platforms can: • Increase citizen knowledge 🧠 • Foster community connections 🤝 • Boost political enthusiasm 🔥 • Amplify meaningful voices 🗣️ 🏗️ Get a blueprint for impactful citizen engagement and help shape the future of democracy! Published through Routledge, Routledge Taylor & Francis Group, and CRC Press. As Kenneth Wollack, Chairman of the Board of the National Endowment for Democracy, says: "If democracies are to deliver, they must find innovative ways for citizens to connect with government and have input into policy making. Marjan Ehsassi's insightful book offers concrete methods for doing so through deliberative processes, including citizen assemblies." 🏛 Be part of the conversation on revitalizing our democratic institutions! 💪 🎇 Pre-order "Activated Citizenship" here! 👉 https://lnkd.in/gDeCDvwi #DeliberativeDemocracy #CitizensAssemblies #DemocraticInnovation FIDE - Europe, Peter MacLeod, Harry Nathan Gottlieb, Yves Dejaeghere, Valerie Lemmie, Amy Lee, Hélène Landemore, Melanne Verveer, Matt Leighninger, Hollie Russon Gilman, Ph.D., Art O'Leary, Magali Plovie, Min Reuchamps, Ann Hudock, Stephen Ruckman, Dawn Nakagawa, Kyle Redman, Jonathan Moskovic, Zakia Elvang, Linn Davis, Rahmin Sarabi, Michael Gallagher, Kenza Occansey, Jacob Birkenhäger, Berggruen Institute, Dentons, Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF)

📊 New OECD report reveals critical insights on trust in government The latest OECD - OCDE Survey on Drivers of Trust in Public Institutions offers compelling evidence for expanding participatory and deliberative democracy: Key findings: • 🗳️ 69% of those who feel they have a say in government decisions report high trust, compared to only 22% of those who don't - the largest trust gap observed. • 🌱 Only 37% believe government balances interests of different generations fairly. • 🤖 Just 40% think government can appropriately regulate new technologies or reduce emissions. • 📣 79% want to vote directly on national issues, showing strong appetite for more direct democracy. • 👂 Only 32% believe the government would adopt opinions from public consultations. The report makes a strong case for scaling up deliberative processes like citizens' assemblies to tackle complex, long-term challenges such as climate change and AI regulation. 🎯 The mission, should governments choose to accept it: 1. Involve citizens more regularly (not just during election season!) 2. Make participation meaningful (no more checkbox exercises!) 3. Use deliberative processes for complex, long-term issues (future generations are counting on us!) Read the Report 👉https://lnkd.in/g_MY_ZGr #DemocraticInnovation #CitizensAssemblies #DeliberativeDemocracy

⚡ Exciting News: Our Executive Director, Marjan Horst Ehsassi, is serving on the Advisory & Oversight Group for the Victoria-Saanich Citizens' Assembly on Municipal Amalgamation! 🏛️ This innovative civic process, which will begin to meet in September, is bringing together citizens to deliberate on the potential merger of Victoria and Saanich. Key points: • 10,000 households invited 📬 • Over 300 residents volunteered ✋ • 48 members were chosen by civic lottery for diverse representation 🎰 • Assembly will meet over 8 months to consider pros and cons 🗓️ • Public input welcomed through submissions and roundtables 📢 • Final recommendation due June 2025 📋 As one of six advisors, Marjan will help ensure this process upholds high standards of democratic engagement. It's inspiring to see communities exploring new ways to involve citizens in important decisions! 🌟 Learn More 👉 https://lnkd.in/eH6CmQ4J #CitizensAssemblies #DeliberativeDemocracy #DemocraticInnovation

🌟 Exciting News: FIDE North America Takes Center Stage at DemocracyR&D 2024! 🌟 We're thrilled to announce that our Executive Director, Marjan Horst Ehsassi, will be featured on a mainstage panel at the upcoming DemocracyR&D conference in Vancouver this September, hosted by MASSLAB and The newDemocracy Foundation! 🇨🇦🍁 📣 Panel Topic: "Building the Deliberative Wave in North America" Marjan will be joining an impressive lineup of thought leaders, including: • Harry Nathan Gottlieb, Founder of Unify America • Patti Pon, President and CEO of Calgary Arts Development • Malorie Flon, Executive Director of L'Institut du Nouveau Monde But that's not all! The conference promises a wealth of cutting-edge discussions: 🎓 Deliberation in Universities and Schools 🎲 New Approaches to Civic Lotteries 🌍 Climate Deliberation in the Global South 🗣️ Citizens' Assemblies on Hate Speech, Freedom of Speech, and Disinformation 🌐 Facilitating Meaningful Deliberation Across Languages 💰 Public Budgeting and Strategic Deliberation ...and many more groundbreaking topics! This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about citizens' assemblies and democratic innovation. Get your tickets today! 🌎🤝 Register Here!👉 https://lnkd.in/ejQBcDjt #CitizensAssemblies #DemocraticInnovation #DeliberativeDemocracy

🌍 Democracy Evolving: Earth's People's Embrace Citizens' Assemblies! Exciting news! A groundbreaking global survey from Earth4All reveals a growing appetite for citizens' assemblies to boost democratic engagement and hold government accountable: 📊 62% of people across G20 nations support citizens' assemblies 🇺🇸 57% of Americans back this innovative approach 👥 Younger generations show even stronger enthusiasm - 69% of US 18-24 year olds in favor These findings affirm our mission at FIDE - North America to foster inclusive dialogue and enhance citizen participation. As we strive to build bridges and promote understanding across diverse communities, citizens' assemblies are a powerful tool at our disposal! 🌉🤝 As trust in traditional institutions wavers, citizens' assemblies are the key to revitalizing democracy for the 21st century 🔑🔓 #DemocraticInnovation #CitizensAssemblies #DeliberativeDemocracy