Democracy

Field Building Program for Deliberative Democracy

The Field Building Program continuously documents its activities to make learning accessible to all members of the Democracy R&D Network and the wider deliberative democracy community. Each meeting, workshop, and Learning Call is carefully summarized and, when relevant or required, recorded and shared publicly.

These resources capture key insights, practical tools, and examples from field-building experiences around the world — from strategies for increasing awareness and funding, to lessons on strengthening implementation capacity. They serve as an evolving record of what the network is learning together, while helping new members and allies build upon previous work.

You can explore our latest materials below, including written reports and selected video highlights:

All new resources will also be added to the Library section of this website and to the Democracy R&D YouTube Channel, ensuring that the collective learning from the Field Building Program remains open and accessible to everyone.

Objectives

The program focuses on:

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Enhancing public awareness of deliberative democracy.

02

Increasing demand for public deliberation in policymaking.

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Expanding capacity to implement high-quality deliberative processes.

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Securing sustainable funding for deliberative democracy initiatives.

Key Activities

Permanent Field Building Interest Group Meetings

  • Regular discussions with DRD members and external experts.
  • Knowledge exchange and best practices in field-building.

Field Building Learning Calls

  • Interactive sessions with experts in deliberative democracy.
  • Opportunities for network members to learn and apply best practices.

Workshops for Developing Specific Projects

  • Hands-on workshops to design and implement field-building projects.
  • Fostering partnerships to scale up deliberative efforts globally.

Key Deliverables

Documentation of Field Building Learnings

  • Development of reports, guides, and case studies consolidating key insights.
  • Publicly accessible materials for capacity building and advocacy.

Global Field Building Database

  • A centralized database consolidating field-building tools, methodologies, and case studies.
  • A resource hub for practitioners, researchers, and advocates of deliberative democracy.

Strategic Partnerships

Objectives of Partnerships

Align on shared goals and values.

Leverage expertise and networks to enhance capacity, funding, and advocacy.

Expand the reach and impact of deliberative democracy globally.

Funded by:

With the additional support of:

Program Resources

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