Public Participation
The involvement of the people who are to be governed in the creation and processes of their government. Public
participation affords individuals and non-governmental groups the ability to observe, engage with, and influence their government.

News
11 February 2021
Majority of citizens in Belarus believe current constitution meets society's needs

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28 December 2020
Belarus set to deliberate on constitutional reform

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14 December 2020
Venezuela's opposition concludes popular consultation

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7 December 2020
Proposed constitutional amendments to address climate change stall in France

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18 November 2020
South Sudan's president says national dialogue conference resolutions will be included in constitution

Guides and Handbooks
Consultation, Deliberation and Decision-Making: Direct Public Participation in Constitution-Building

News
20 October 2020
NGO warns of lack of consultation on Malta's constitutional reform

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11 September 2020
Op-ed: Lack of civic education and watered-down proposals challenge upcoming Liberian referendum

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10 September 2020
Nigeria extends deadline for public proposals on constitutional change

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28 August 2020
In Mexico, senators submit request to hold public consultation on prosecuting former presidents