International Observatory on Participatory Democracy - OIDP

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The International Observatory on Participatory Democracy (OIDP) is a space open to all cities in the world and all associations, organizations and research centers interested in learning about, exchanging impressions and applying experiences of participatory democracy on a local scale with the aim of deepening the roots of democracy in municipal government. The network was created in 2001 within t

he framework of the European Commission's URB-AL programme for decentralized cooperation. It was officially constituted in November 2001 during the 1st Annual Conference of the OIDP in Barcelona, where its internal operating regulations were approved. Since 2006 the OIDP has coordinated with United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG), at present the OIDP is contributing to provide local government's innovative knowledge in the specific area of citizens' participation. In November 2011 the OIDP decided to recover and place emphasis on its original goal of becoming a space for the production of knowledge and the exchange of useful experiences for the towns and cities that make up the network. Therefore the OIDP assumed the challenge of serving as a reflection in matters of participatory democracy at a worldwide level, in order to innovate and to recommend specific policies to public administrations, preferably local, throughout the world and to make the exchange of experiences its main working base. In order to fulfil that challenge OIDP provides incentives for knowledge in the field of participatory democracy at the local level thanks to the following activities and projects:

Every year since it was created a different local government has been hosting the Presidency of the network for a period of 12 months. Every one of these local governments, which assume the responsibility to move forward on participatory democracy discussion or share expertise in this field, are committed to organize an international conference. The OIDP encourages the "Best Practice in Citizens' Participation" Distinction to recognize those innovative experiences and ideas in the area of participative democracy that promote participation and involvement of citizens in processes of elaborating and implementing public policies. Through the debate we aim to promote instruments and strength the exercise of an active citizenship in the discussion, decision and implementation of public policies. Establishing relationships with other international organizations and seeking synergies with them. Diversifying the composition of the network's members to reach as much as possible to all the cities and regions in the world and decentralizing the network structure. Reactivating the network of Local Observatories for Participatory Democracy. The project was originally included within the framework of the European Commission's URB-AL programme for decentralized cooperation. Its main goal is to create local observatories in a number of European and Latin American cities to identify, evaluate and orient the development of different forms of participatory democracy and thereby to help direct the course of experiences that are under way. Improving the web and its environment in order to provide network members, in the quickest and most accessible way, with the latest updates in the production of knowledge.

⏳ Only 2 weeks to go until the 25th OIDP Conference!In just two weeks, OIDP members, cities, civil society organisations...
04/09/2026

⏳ Only 2 weeks to go until the 25th OIDP Conference!

In just two weeks, OIDP members, cities, civil society organisations and practitioners from around the world will gather in Kraków, Poland, for three days of exchange, dialogue and reflection on the future of participatory democracy.

As we celebrate 25 years of OIDP, we’ll also look ahead: what have we learned, what challenges are emerging, and how can we continue strengthening participation in our cities and territories?

The countdown is on. See you in Kraków!

https://oidp2026.krakow.pl/en

Barcelona aprueba su Plan de Participación Ciudadana 2026–2028 🏙️🗳️Con una inversión de 3,63 millones de euros y 46 acci...
02/09/2026

Barcelona aprueba su Plan de Participación Ciudadana 2026–2028 🏙️🗳️

Con una inversión de 3,63 millones de euros y 46 acciones, el nuevo plan busca fortalecer el modelo de participación de la ciudad y situar a la ciudadanía en el centro de las decisiones públicas. 👥🤝

El plan se estructura en tres pilares estratégicos:

🔹 Participación abierta, para reforzar los espacios y procesos participativos existentes y aumentar su impacto en las políticas públicas.

🔹 Participación diversa y universal, para eliminar barreras y garantizar que todas las personas puedan participar en igualdad de condiciones, incluyendo niños, adolescentes y jóvenes.

🔹 Participación innovadora, impulsando nuevas formas de participación digital e híbrida y reforzando Decidim Barcelona como espacio principal de participación digital. 💡📲

Desde OIDP celebramos esta apuesta por una democracia local más participativa, inclusiva, accesible e innovadora, y por seguir fortaleciendo la participación ciudadana como un derecho fundamental. 🌍❤️

https://oidp.net/es/content.php?id=1995

🇫🇷 10e édition des Rencontres européennes de la participation !Décider ensemble organise, pour la dixième année consécut...
01/09/2026

🇫🇷 10e édition des Rencontres européennes de la participation !

Décider ensemble organise, pour la dixième année consécutive, les Rencontres européennes de la participation, en partenariat avec la Ville de Dijon.

📍 Dijon | 23–25 novembre 2026
💻 En ligne | 26–27 novembre 2026

Chaque année, cet événement réunit plus de 1 500 participant·es autour des enjeux de la démocratie participative en France et en Europe.

Au programme : ateliers, tables rondes, temps forts et balades urbaines. Le pré-programme sera dévoilé dès la mi-septembre !

👉 Il est encore temps de vous inscrire et de rejoindre les Rencontres !

Un guide dijonnais, avec une sélection d’hôtels et de restaurants, est également disponible sur le site de l’événement.

https://my.weezevent.com/10e-rencontres-europeennes-de-la-participation-2026?_gl=1*p0m9ib*_gcl_au*MTI0MTI4NzcwMy4xNzcxNDI4OTg5LjE0NTU1Mzg0MjYuMTc3NjA4NTUzMS4xNzc2MDg1NTMx*_ga*MTc4MTgzODUzNS4xNzQ4MzQ0MTY0*_ga_39H9VBFX7G*czE3NzYwOTEyOTIkbzQ4JGcxJHQxNzc2MDkxMzAwJGo1MiRsMCRoMjI1ODE2MjYx

🎉 Dans le cadre des célébrations des  , nous avons invité nos membres, partenaires et collaborateurs du monde entier à p...
01/09/2026

🎉 Dans le cadre des célébrations des , nous avons invité nos membres, partenaires et collaborateurs du monde entier à partager leur expérience au sein de l’OIDP et à témoigner de l’importance de la démocratie participative dans leurs territoires.

🎥 Aujourd’hui, nous avons le plaisir de partager un message de Gabriel Martre-Dufour, de l’Office de consultation publique de Montréal (OCPM), qui félicite l’OIDP à l’occasion de son 25ᵉ anniversaire et souligne le rôle essentiel de la participation citoyenne dans le renforcement de la démocratie locale.

Depuis 25 ans, l’OIDP met en réseau des gouvernements locaux et régionaux, des institutions publiques, des praticiens et la société civile afin de favoriser l’échange de connaissances, le partage de pratiques innovantes et la coopération internationale pour faire progresser la démocratie participative. Des témoignages comme celui de Gabriel rappellent que cette dynamique collective est rendue possible grâce à l’engagement de l’ensemble de notre communauté.

Merci à Gabriel, ainsi qu’à l’Office de consultation publique de Montréal, de faire partie de cette aventure collective et de contribuer activement à la promotion de la participation citoyenne. 🤝

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Les invitamos a conocer este portal, facilitado por Emiliano Arena, Director de Evaluación y Participación Ciudadana en ...
27/08/2026

Les invitamos a conocer este portal, facilitado por Emiliano Arena, Director de Evaluación y Participación Ciudadana en Argentina, que reúne información y recursos sobre los presupuestos participativos en Argentina.

Una herramienta de interés para conocer mejor las experiencias de participación ciudadana desarrolladas en el país, así como para explorar iniciativas y aprendizajes vinculados a los presupuestos participativos.

🔎 ¡Les invitamos a descubrirlo y seguir explorando experiencias que fortalecen la participación ciudadana a nivel local!

https://arenae.shinyapps.io/presupuesto_participativo_ar/

Celebrating 30 years of ALDA - European Association for Local Democracy and a new space for participatory democracy! 🎉Wi...
25/08/2026

Celebrating 30 years of ALDA - European Association for Local Democracy and a new space for participatory democracy! 🎉

With more than 600 projects across 46+ countries, ALDA has built an extraordinary wealth of knowledge, partnerships and practices around participatory local democracy.

Now, this experience takes a new step with the launch of the Centre of Expertise on Participative Local Democracy — a platform bringing together 100+ experts to connect, exchange practices, develop knowledge and strengthen democratic resilience across Europe and beyond.

Congratulations to ALDA on this important milestone! We look forward to continuing to strengthen our shared commitment to participation, local democracy and inclusive governance. 🤝

https://www.alda-europe.eu/centre-of-expertise/

Democracy and citizen participation are moving up the agenda of Europe’s mayors! 🗳️🏙️The latest Eurocities Pulse of Mayo...
24/08/2026

Democracy and citizen participation are moving up the agenda of Europe’s mayors! 🗳️🏙️

The latest Eurocities Pulse of Mayors Survey places democracy and services for citizens among the top five priorities for 2026, with one third of mayors highlighting them as a key priority.

The survey also shows growing interest in deliberative democracy and citizen participation as essential tools to strengthen trust, legitimacy and democratic resilience at the local level.

At OIDP, we are delighted to see these issues gaining such prominence across Europe’s cities. Local democracy matters. And participation is at its heart. 🤝

https://monitor.eurocities.eu/eurocities-pulse-mayors-survey/

One month to go until OIDP 2026! 🎉From 21–23 September, Kraków will welcome the 25th Conference of the International Obs...
21/08/2026

One month to go until OIDP 2026! 🎉

From 21–23 September, Kraków will welcome the 25th Conference of the International Observatory on Participatory Democracy.

A global space to exchange experiences, discuss the future of participatory democracy and connect with people working to strengthen democracy in cities and territories.

🇵🇱 See you in Kraków!

👉 Find out more about OIDP 2026: https://oidp2026.krakow.pl/en

07/08/2026

📢 Barcelona aprueba su Plan de Participación Ciudadana 2026–2028!

Barcelona ha adoptado una nueva hoja de ruta para fortalecer la democracia participativa, haciendo que la participación ciudadana sea más abierta, inclusiva e innovadora.

Con una inversión de 3,63 millones de euros, el plan incluye 46 acciones estructuradas en torno a tres pilares estratégicos:

🤝 Participación abierta
🌍 Participación diversa y universal
💡 Participación innovadora

Entre las principales medidas destacan:

✅ Una nueva edición de los presupuestos participativos
✅ La mejora de los procesos participativos en los distritos
✅ Mayor accesibilidad e inclusión
✅ La creación del nuevo Consejo de Niños, Niñas y Adolescentes de Barcelona
✅ El refuerzo de la participación digital a través de la plataforma Decidim Barcelona
✅ Nuevos formatos híbridos de participación e iniciativas de innovación democrática

Para el OIDP, esta iniciativa demuestra cómo los gobiernos locales pueden seguir fortaleciendo la democracia situando a la ciudadanía en el centro de la toma de decisiones y garantizando la participación como un derecho fundamental para todas las personas.

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La Distinción Buena Práctica en Participación Ciudadana es un premio que otorga el OIDP para reconocer políticas que implementan gobiernos locales.

04/08/2026

✨ The conversations launched at the continue.

As we close our special Municipal Times series dedicated to the UCLG World Congress in Tangier, this final edition looks back at the political momentum generated throughout the 100 Days of Local Multilateralism and, more importantly, looks ahead to what comes next.

🗞️ Discover the key messages that emerged from the Congress, the priorities shaping the road to 2030 and beyond, and why local and regional governments must be recognized as essential partners in building a renewed and more inclusive multilateralism.

👏 Thank you to everyone who followed the series and joined the conversation. The Congress may have come to an end, but our collective work, and the dialogue it inspires, continue.

🔗 Read the final edition, prepared by OnCities 2030 and the Urban Journalism Institute: https://urbanjournalism.institute/municipaltimes/

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