Engaging Citizens for Stronger Democracies
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An informed and engaged citizenry is a vital component of a healthy, resilient democracy. While a variety of tools exist to encourage individuals to learn about and partake in the political process, the local culture must be considered in order for these tools to be truly effective. Citizens must also develop the skills to be active participants in democratic society more broadly.
Examples of the International Foundation for Electoral Systems' (IFES) work in this area include using boite à images, or picture boxes, in civic education projects, establishing community centers to foster dialogue, and song or essay competitions to engage young voters.
Watch a discussion on why citizen participation matters and the most effective ways of engaging individuals in different regions of the globe to exercise their rights in democratic societies.
Featured speakers:
Mike Jobbins, Senior Manager, Search for Common Ground
Gregory Kehailia, Senior Program Manager, IFES
Liza Prendergast, Technical Specialist, Civil Society and Governance, World Learning
Moderated by Michael Svetlik, IFES Vice President of Programs.
Learn more about IFES' work on citizen participation.