Democracy Innovations Workshop
October 22, 2024 | Phoenix, Arizona
October 22, 2024 | Phoenix, Arizona
The goal of this workshop is to use small-group and large-group discussions, interactive exercises, and case studies to help you:
- understand and communicate the benefits of better democracy
- evaluate your local democracy and measure progress as you go forward
- select tools and processes to help you engage residents
- develop long-term plans for strengthening democracy and civic health
To illustrate the concepts, the workshop will draw on the Healthy Democracy Ecosystem Map as well as sections from the Rhode Island Action Guide for Improving Civic Health.
Democracy Innovations Workshop
Agenda at a Glance
October 22nd
Arizona State University’s Beus Center for Law and Society at the
Downtown Phoenix Campus
Tuesday, October 22nd |
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|---|---|
| Time | Title |
| 9:00 – 9:30 | Welcome and Introductions: Icebreaker and Workshop Overview |
| 9:30 – 10:30 | Democracy Innovations Explained: Enhancing Decision-Making, Problem-Solving, and Civic Health |
| 10:30 – 11:15 | Understanding Your Community: Evaluating the Strengths and Weaknesses of Your Local Democracy |
| 11:15 – 12:00 | Assessing Local Democracy: Hands-On Community Mapping Exercise |
| 12:00 – 12:30 | Lunch |
| 12:30 – 12:45 | How's This Going: Using the Engagement Scorecard to Assess THIS Workshop |
| 12:45 – 1:30 | Direct Resident Engagement: Exploring Options and How They Interconnect |
| 1:30 – 2:15 | Spotlight on Citizens’ Assemblies |
| 2:15 – 2:30 | Break |
| 2:30 – 3:00 | Spotlight on Participatory Technology Assessments |
| 3:00 – 3:30 | Finding Allies for Moving Forward |
| 3:30 – 4:30 | Putting it all Together: Developing a Recipe for Your Community |
| 4:30 – 5:00 | Wrap-up |
View full agenda here
This one-day workshop will precede a two-day Citizens’ Assembly School. FIDE – North America’s Citizens’ Assembly School offers a unique opportunity to explore innovative approaches to democratic engagement. Through interactive sessions led by local and international experts, participants will gain essential skills and knowledge to design and implement impactful deliberative processes. This Citizens’ Assembly School is organized in partnership with the National Civic League and hosted by the Consortium for Science, Policy & Outcomes of the Arizona State University. Learn more about the school here.
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