Indicator of participatory democracy in local communities
The development of participatory democracy is one of the priority areas of public administration and local government reform in Ukraine. The introduction of tools, including e-democracy, allows for the involvement of citizens in decision-making, improved communication between the authorities and residents, and increased transparency and accountability of local governments. This is essential for supporting the development of democracy, including during a full-scale invasion.
To assess the state of involvement of residents in the processes of recovery and development in territorial communities, the Center for Innovation Development together with the DREAM Project Office initiated the development of the Participation Indicator. The key goals and values that the indicator forms:
1. assessment of the level of democratic and inclusive decision-making;
2. an indicator of effective decision-making in the community based on the needs of residents;
3. Increasing the level of trust in the community reconstruction process among the international community and Ukrainians;
4. facilitating the involvement of all stakeholders in the reconstruction process, including project development and discussion;
5. an opportunity to assess the level of participatory democracy in the community in comparison to others, share experiences and implement best practices of engagement.
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