Participatory democracy: From theory to practice
Subject
Abstract
As more and more people become aware of the inefficiency
and injustice of being ruled by remote bureaucracies, they are
demanding more of a say in their decisions that affect their lives.
Thus, participatory democracy is moving from being a mere
ideal to something that citizens and communities are beginning
to demand and are seeking to implement in practice. As this
occurs, there is more of a need for useful ideas and successful,
experiences that people can assimilate and apply to their own situations.
This article offers a modest introduction to a few of
these.