Archive for October, 2008

Join in the Bailout

Thursday, October 2nd, 2008

The financial crises threatens the world economy and experts call for immediate action. Are we facing bad times for (e-) democracy or are we on the verge of a revolution in participation in government? The logic is simple: In case of emergency there is no time for long debates and the ...

Democracy week in Jarfalla municipality

Thursday, October 2nd, 2008

In Jarfalla municipality in Sweden the work on improving and increasing democracy and participation began a few years ago. The work has been divided into many sub-projects, for example: democracy week, school visits and open meetings where citizens can ask questions and express opinions. Since 2004, residents in Jarfalla have ...