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SUMMARY:Citizen Participation and Inclusive Governance Course
DESCRIPTION:Sustainable development is driven by local governments that are responsive to the needs of their citizens and willing to involve them in their decision-making processes. To make this work\, citizens need to feel empowered to make their voices heard and cooperate effectively with the authorities. \nThis course discusses basic principles of participation\, inclusion\, transparency\, and social accountability and how to put them into practice. It shows concrete examples of innovative strategies\, outreach approaches and communication tools. Participants discuss the basic conditions for successful participation and share lessons learned from experience\, such as the importance of creating trust and managing expectations. \nSpecial attention is given to ensuring all voices are heard\, including women\, youth and people with disabilities. Furthermore\, we explore how information technologies can ensure greater accountability and transparency within government and facilitate meaningful participation. \nThe course discusses how to create conditions for successful participation\, build trust\, and manage expectations. Guided by practitioner experts\, participants will learn from best practices\, exchange experiences and work on: \n\nEffective communication strategies based on the participation ladder and innovative approaches\, such as citizen assemblies\nApproaches to participatory urban planning and placemaking\nMethods to reach out to and involve underrepresented groups\, including women\, youth\, and persons with a disability\nApplications of digital tools that increase transparency and help citizens hold governments accountable\n\nWe offer a 50% fee reduction for staff of local governments or local NGOs in countries on the OECD-DAC list. \nLearn more and apply: https://thehagueacademy.com/course/citizen-participation-inclusive-governance/
URL:https://decentralization.net/event/citizen-participation-and-inclusive-governance-course-3/
LOCATION:The Hague Academy for Local Governance\, Nassaulaan 12\, The Hague\, 2500 GK\, Netherlands
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Hague Academy for Local Governance":MAILTO:info@thehagueacademy.com
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