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Citizen Participation – Challenges and Opportunities

Citizen Participation – Challenges and Opportunities. Seán Healy , Director, Social Justice Ireland. The Problem. Democratic deficit. The Challenge. To develop effective processes for real engagement. The Proposal. Public Participation Networks. The Structure. Municipal District level

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Citizen Participation – Challenges and Opportunities

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  1. Citizen Participation – Challenges and Opportunities Seán Healy, Director, Social Justice Ireland DFI National Conference 2014: Citizen Engagement - Local Government for Local People

  2. The Problem • Democratic deficit DFI National Conference 2014: Citizen Engagement - Local Government for Local People

  3. The Challenge • To develop effective processes for real engagement DFI National Conference 2014: Citizen Engagement - Local Government for Local People

  4. The Proposal • Public Participation Networks DFI National Conference 2014: Citizen Engagement - Local Government for Local People

  5. The Structure • Municipal District level • County/City level DFI National Conference 2014: Citizen Engagement - Local Government for Local People

  6. The Focus • Well-being of this and future generations DFI National Conference 2014: Citizen Engagement - Local Government for Local People

  7. What’s Unique? • Linkage Groups DFI National Conference 2014: Citizen Engagement - Local Government for Local People

  8. Opportunity • To have all voices heard (including yours) DFI National Conference 2014: Citizen Engagement - Local Government for Local People

  9. Timeline • Pilot areas • Local elections – all areas DFI National Conference 2014: Citizen Engagement - Local Government for Local People

  10. Remember ACT NOW – You CAN make a difference “All that’s necessary for the triumph of evil is that good people do nothing”. - Edmund Burke DFI National Conference 2014: Citizen Engagement - Local Government for Local People

  11. Thank you • www.socialjustice.ie • sean.healy@socialjustice.ie DFI National Conference 2014: Citizen Engagement - Local Government for Local People

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