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Participatory body involved in co-governance

A deliberative and participatory body engaged in co-governance generally is a group that facilitates collaborative decision-making, actively involving stakeholders like citizens, community members, and representatives from relevant organizations. Co-governance underscores the importance of shared responsibility and power-sharing among diverse participants, ensuring the incorporation of a wide range of perspectives in the decision-making process.

These bodies commonly adopt deliberative and participatory approaches, emphasizing collective and inclusive decision-making. Examples of such bodies include neighborhood councils, community boards, and collaborative working groups where government officials and community representatives collaboratively participate in shaping policies and initiatives.

These initiatives are pivotal in fostering collaborative governance models that depart from traditional top-down approaches. Instead, they prioritize community involvement, enabling diverse stakeholders to contribute to the decision-making processes that directly impact their localities. In essence, deliberative and participatory bodies in co-governance serve as catalysts for inclusive and community-driven approaches shaping the future.

Democratic Confederalism in Rojava

Józsefváros Office of Community Participation

District Liaison Officers

Quartiere Bene Comune

Laboratori di quartiere

This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 959420.