https://democracyrd.org/about-us/
https://democracyrd.org/our-work/
Mission
We collaboratively develop, implement, and promote ways to improve democracy, from the local to the global level.
Vision
We envision democracies that incorporate everyday people in major public decisions which our present structures struggle to address – through processes that are representative, deliberative, free from manipulation, informed, and influential.
The challenge
With outdated tools, eroding public trust and pressure for quick fixes, it’s hard for governments to make wise long-term decisions.
Our approach
We empower diverse groups of citizens to reach informed judgements and share decisions with governments.
We achieve this with deep democratic practices such as random selection (sortition) and deliberation.
Anyone facing election cannot ignore public opinion. Our models offer something better: public judgment.
Our impact
Our members have helped governments from the local to the global generate trust, understanding, and solutions to some of the most challenging problems. We’re bringing everyday people back into public decision ma
