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Activating Citizenship

and Democratic Renewal

through Deliberation

FIDE - North America is dedicated to advancing a democratic culture that is inclusive and responsive, holds government accountable in between elections and brings a diversity of voices to the table.

We are committed to the democratic process through narrative change, systems change and impactful citizens’ assemblies. We work on strengthening the deliberative community, advocating and raising awareness, providing technical guidance, building deliberative capacity, and developing best practices through a rigorous learning agenda.

At FIDE - North America, we believe in the power of collaboration and the critical role of local expertise. We are committed to working alongside North American practitioners and experts, integrating their wealth of experience with insights from European successes. By emphasizing mutual learning and shared goals, we aim to uplift and amplify the work of local actors, fostering a collective effort to innovate democracy across the region.

OUR STRATEGIC PILLARS

A three-fold approach to accelerating impact

Scaling Deep

Advocacy
Raising Awareness
Capacity Building

Scaling Out

Provide Technical Guidance and Support
Oversight in Design and Implementation of CAs
Lead Evaluation and a Learning Agenda

Scaling Up

Incubate Movement Building Ideas
Support Institutional Change
Seek Long Term Legal and Policy Impact

CAPACITY

BUILDING

Citizens’ Assembly School

April 18-20

Washington D.C.

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SUPPORTING

ASSEMBLIES

The municipalities of Victoria and Saanich have commissioned a citizens' assembly on the Amalgamation of Victoria and Saanich. As a member of the Assembly's Oversight and Advisory Committee, we will provide technical guidance and advice on design and implementation.
Lead implementing partner: MASS LBP
We will provide technical guidance and oversight in the design and implementation of Millcreek's city-wide citizens' assembly.
Lead implementing partners: Civic Genius & YOUnify
Currently in its early stages, FIDE NA will support strategic thinking and design for a citizens’ assembly for NYC.
Lead partner: NYC Mayor's Office of Engagement
The Yukon Citizens' Assembly on Electoral Reform will be implemented in 2024. As a member of the Assembly's Advisory and Oversight Committee, we are providing technical guidance on the design and proceedings of the Assembly.
FIDE - North America is in conversation with several universities and providing technical guidance and strategic guidance on the implementation of sortition-based Student Assemblies.

INCUBATING

CHANGE

GLOBAL INNOVATIONS IN DEMOCRACY

LEARNING

AGENDA

To measure the impact of Citizens' Assemblies in a comprehensive and consistent way, we have launched a Learning Working Group to collect evidence-based data across North American Citizens’ Assemblies.

Our methodology includes the collection of surveys, researcher observations, and in-depth interviews.

More information coming soon!