How can we restore trust in politics?
Learn all about citizens’ assemblies
Learn all about citizens’ assemblies
We need to change politics. People don't trust politicians and don't trust the decisions politicians make. Perhaps because those elected to represent us are not like us? Or perhaps because politicians are constrained by powerful vested interests, media conglomerates, party factions and highly ideological party members?
Whatever the reason, luckily there is a better way to make political decisions: by citizens’ assembly.
But what is a citizens' assembly and how do they work?
Find out more below. Find out why governments in countries all over the world are using citizens' assemblies, what a citizens' assembly is, how citizens' assemblies work, where they are happening, and much more!
A citizens' assembly brings together a broadly representative bunch of people, selected by lottery, to decide how we should live together. It's really that simple.
Take a look at the easy to understand, step by step guides. All the details for those who want even more.
The OECD has recorded hundreds of citizens' assemblies (and similar events) that have happened in the last few years.
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