From September 2019 through March 2020 we have successfully developed the 1st demonstration case of UNDEF’s Democracy Beyond Elections program, in partnership with the City Administration and support from the newDemocracy Foundation.
Solid waste has been a permanent issue in the city, with an annual spending around US$ 50 million. The “Conselho Cidadão de Fortaleza” was formed by 40 residents selected by sortition in a beautiful public event. After 5 Sessions they produced a Democratic Propositions Report with 19 recommendations that were formally delivered on December 7th. Mayor Roberto Claudio presented the implementation plan to 18 citizens and an interested audience in a public event on March 5th.