Apr 18, 2023
In this episode, host Hilary Sutcliffe explores . . . democracy
from another angle. For most people, democracy means elections,
then governing, and then four years later, you do it again. Claudia
Chwalisz, founder and CEO of DemocracyNext, has
different ideas. Her vision is for a democracy that is a lot more
“democratic,” where you as a citizen have a real say in how your
country is run, and might even do away with elections and
politicians altogether.
Chwalisz previously established and led the OECD's work on innovative
citizen participation, and co-authored the organization’s
flagship report "Innovative Citizen Participation and New
Democratic Institutions: Catching the Deliberative
Wave," documenting over 600 examples of how citizens
have shaped decision-making.
For more, please go to carnegiecouncil.org.