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No Collar Economy - Vol. II
“There is an increased demand for substantive dialogue regarding the changes in water temperature. The central argument of this...is that this dialogue must be global...The more we share...we learn from each other, and the better we will be able to transition into our digital world” (Irene Braam).
Policy Recommendations: Internet Freedom
Freedom House provides a set of recommendations for action to bolster and strengthen democracy and internet freedom, including examining the future of privacy, free expression, and democratic governance in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic and rising authoritarianism around the world. (Freedom House, n.d.).
Policy Recommendations: Democracy in Europe and Eurasia
This report details policy recommendations for democracy in Europe and Eurasia and advises democracies, especially the United States and European Union member states, to strengthen and protect core values and guard against manipulation by authoritarian actors. (Freedom House, n.d.).
Policy Recommendations: COVID-19 and the Global Struggle for Freedom
"The following policy recommendations correspond to the new Freedom House report" Democracy under Lockdown: The Impact of COVID-19 on the Global Struggle for Freedom" (Freedom House).
Policy Recommendations: Combatting Corruption
"The rise of modern authoritarianism over the past two decades has been accompanied by an expansion in corruption and kleptocracy, which poses a significant threat to democracy around the world" (Freedom House).
Policy Recommendations: China
“The Chinese government’s efforts to tighten control at home and expand authoritarian tactics abroad present a threat to global democracy… we see increasingly aggressive efforts by the CCP to export repression through the spread of global censorship, propaganda, contro,...harassment of dissidents” and “abuse of democratic systems” (Freedom House).
How do I plan a participatory process?
This database brings together resources with the aim of achieving “a vision of vibrant democracy, with people at the heart of decision-making” (Involve). This section includes information on Participatory Processes.
Building Back with: How Do We Involve Communities in the Covid-19 Response and Recovery?
This database brings together resources with the aim of achieving “a vision of vibrant democracy, with people at the heart of decision-making” (Involve). This section includes information on Covid-19 response and recovery.
How Do I Setup A Citizens' Assembly?
This database brings together resources with the aim of achieving “a vision of vibrant democracy, with people at the heart of decision-making” (Involve). This section includes information on Citizens' Assemblies.
When do I Start With Digital Engagment?
This database brings together resources with the aim of achieving “a vision of vibrant democracy, with people at the heart of decision-making” (Involve). This section includes information on Digital Engagement.
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