Pioneering Practitioners: Democratic Innovation Organizations to Watch
Recognizing organizations that support politicians to empower citizens and develop better policies for people and the planet.
We acknowledge and thank the organizations on this list bringing the best in democratic innovations to political leaders. There are more organizations doing this important work than those we’ve compiled here. We’d love to hear about them.
If you know of an organization working on democratic innovation we haven’t included, please send us an email at info@apolitical.foundation and we’ll add it to our database.
The Good Lobby
The Good Lobby champions equal access to power, demystifying lobbying for democratic participation. This decade-long movement unites nonprofits, philanthropies, and progressive companies for a transparent, accountable political process where every voice matters, challenging restrictions based on wealth or social standing.
We Do Democracy
An independent advisory group specializing in innovative democracy, civic engagement, and deliberative processes. They are leaders in Citizens' Assemblies who collaborate with diverse partners to shape a better democratic future through professional advice and facilitation for impactful, participatory change.
Global Collaboration Institute
The Global Collaboration Institute actively contributes to democratic innovation by supporting initiatives like Hack4Votes, among many others, to engage citizens in shaping a fairer society. It also leads its flagship program 'It's Our Europe,' advocating for eco-centric leadership, as examples of its diverse efforts.
Victorian Women's Trust
The Victorian Women’s Trust exists to support women, girls and gender diverse people to thrive. The organisation pioneered the model of Kitchen Table Conversations as a way to enable communities and politicians to engage thoughtfully and respectfully in honest dialogue on complex issues.
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