Activating Citizenship
and Democratic Renewal
through Deliberation
FIDE - North America is dedicated to advancing a democratic culture that is inclusive and responsive, holds government accountable in between elections and brings a diversity of voices to the table.
We are committed to the democratic process through narrative change, systems change and impactful citizens’ assemblies. We work on strengthening the deliberative community, advocating and raising awareness, providing technical guidance, building deliberative capacity, and developing best practices through a rigorous learning agenda.
At FIDE - North America, we believe in the power of collaboration and the critical role of local expertise. We are committed to working alongside North American practitioners and experts, integrating their wealth of experience with insights from European successes. By emphasizing mutual learning and shared goals, we aim to uplift and amplify the work of local actors, fostering a collective effort to innovate democracy across the region.
CITIZENS’ ASSEMBLIES
An Introduction to Definitions & Guidelines
OUR STRATEGIC PILLARS
A three-fold approach to accelerating impact
Scaling Deep
Advocacy
Raising Awareness
Capacity Building
Scaling Out
Provide Technical Guidance and Support
Oversight in Design and Implementation of CAs
Lead Evaluation and a Learning Agenda
Scaling Up
Incubate Movement Building Ideas
Support Institutional Change
Seek Long Term Legal and Policy Impact
TRAINING FOR A
NEW DEMOCRACY
To measure the impact of Citizens' Assemblies in a comprehensive and consistent way, we have partnered with the Institute for Democratic Engagement and Accountability (IDEA) to collect evidence-based data across North American Citizens’ Assemblies.
Our methodology includes the collection of surveys, researcher observations, and in-depth interviews.
SUPPORTING
ASSEMBLIES
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The Yukon Citizens' Assembly on Electoral Reform will be implemented in 2024. As a member of the Assembly's Advisory and Oversight Committee, we are providing technical guidance on the design and proceedings of the Assembly.
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The municipalities of Victoria and Saanich have commissioned a citizens' assembly on the Amalgamation of Victoria and Saanich. As a member of the Assembly's Oversight and Advisory Committee, we will provide technical guidance and advice on design and implementation.
Lead implementing partner: MASS LBP
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We will provide technical guidance and oversight in the design and implementation of Millcreek's city-wide citizens' assembly.
Lead implementing partners: Civic Genius & YOUnify
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FIDE - North America is in conversation with several universities and providing technical guidance and strategic guidance on the implementation of sortition-based Student Assemblies.
FOUNDING PARTNERS
Federation for Innovation in Democracy - North America
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