![]() The 2024 Democracy R&D Conference in Vancouver brought together global practitioners to discuss the progress and future of deliberative democracy. The event marked the 20th anniversary of the British Columbia Citizen’s Assembly and explored topics like sortition-based minipublics, the intersection of democracy and economic inequality, and the role of AI in democratic governance. Key discussions emphasized the importance of community partnerships, cohesive internal strategies, and innovative approaches to resource allocation. The conference reaffirmed the need for continued democratic innovation to address contemporary challenges and create more inclusive governance. Read the blog post below to learn more! The annual Democracy R&D conference was hosted in Vancouver from September 19-20 by MassLBP, in partnership with NewDemocracy, and collaborators such as Simon Fraser University’s Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue.
The Democracy R&D is a network of over 100 organizations and individuals from around the world, all of which are dedicated to deliberative democracy and democratic innovation. A notable focus of the community is on sortition-based deliberative minipublics. This year’s conference was hosted on the 20th anniversary of the British Columbia Citizen’s Assembly (BCCA) on Electoral Reform, which was the first ever legislative assembly in Canada to be selected in a way where representation of siting members was based on gender parity. The auspicious connection to the BCCA set the foundation for a conversation on the significant progress the community has made, with nearly 1,000 successful citizens’ assemblies and deliberative minipublics globally. Check out the slide deck of international practitioner updates of recent deliberative minipublic processes. Plenary sessions and breakout discussions covered the state of the field, including:
The 2024 Democracy R&D Conference in Vancouver was a powerful reflection on the progress and potential of deliberative democracy. Bringing together a diverse community of global practitioners, the event underscored the need for democratic innovation to address contemporary challenges, from economic inequality to the rise of AI. The conversations highlighted both the successes and the work still required, emphasizing the importance of genuine community partnerships, cohesive strategies, and innovative approaches to resource allocation and governance. As democratic processes continue to evolve, this conference reaffirmed the critical role that deliberative democracy and inclusive practices must play in shaping a more equitable future. Article URL: www.nationalcivicleague.org/reflections-on-the-2024-democracy-rd-conference/
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