Activities

23rd Conference of the International Observatory for Participatory Democracy

Location

Valongo, Portugal

Public presentation of the "Participatory Budgeting Quality Index"

Location

Valongo, Oficina da Regueifa e do Biscoito

"Participa Mais" public presentation session

Location

Torres Vedras, Centro de Artes e Criatividade de Torres Vedras

Session "Participation Systems - Concept, model and challenges"

Location

Cascais, Nova SBE

Forum "Recovering Civic Participation in Portugal"

Location

Valongo, Oficina da Regueifa e do Biscoito

Webinar "The inclusion of under-represented groups in participatory processes"

"Public Participation: Concepts and Methods" Training Course

This training course offers a unique opportunity to explore the relevance and benefits of citizen participation in building public policies, strengthening the legitimacy of institutions and qualifying democracy.

Presentation of the book ‘’Caretakers of the Territory‘’

Ceremony for the 8th edition of the Good Participation Practices Award

Ceremony announcing the results of the 8th edition of the Good Participation Practices Award

"Open Government and Citizens Budget" Webinar

At the first webinar, we will have the honour of having the Municipality of São Paulo, Brazil, present its open government policy and citizen budget initiative.

7th Iberian Meeting of Participatory Budgeting

The 7th Iberian Meeting of Participatory Budgeting will take place from 4 to 6 June 2025 in Torres Vedras, Portugal.

Madrid Participation Model" Webinar

Webinar “Mexico City Participation Model”

9th EDITION OF THE GOOD PRACTICES IN PARTICIPATION AWARD

The Participatory Municipalities Network (RAP) announces the launch of the 9th edition of the Good Practices in Participation Award, an initiative aimed at recognising, valuing and disseminating innovative participatory democracy practices developed by Portuguese municipalities and parishes that are members of the Network.

DEMOCRATIC INNOVATION ACADEMY

The initiative will take place on 24 September 2026 and aims to support local authorities in designing new participatory practices.

Academy of Democratic Innovation