Participedia serves as an open-sourced online research tool that compiles articles and case studies on participatory democracy. It was developed to fill a gap in data collection regarding participatory governance practices worldwide. The platform allows users to contribute content while maintaining high standards for data quality and accessibility. It provides comparative information on governance experiences across different contexts.
Research and Collaboration: As part of the POL822 ‘Contemporary Democratic Theory and Practice’ Module taught at the Political Studies Department at UWC, Masters Students developed cases on participatory innovations in Africa to showcase more cases of participatory methods in Africa.
Leadership Roles: Professor Fiona Anciano, the founder of PUG, serves as a co-chair of the Participedia Democratic Accountability Cluster. Her leadership emphasises the group’s commitment to enhancing participatory governance practices.
Outputs:
Participedia has produced various outputs, including case studies, research articles, and educational materials that support the understanding and implementation of participatory democracy. The platform is continually updated with new contributions from its global network. Read the cases developed by University of the Western Cape Students
Further Reading:
Read: Participedia receives $2.5 million to expand reach and impact
Read: Participedia Partners Conference 2024 Summary Report
Watch: People of Participedia: Dr. Fiona Anciano, University of the Western Cape
