Reinventing Democracy in the Digital Era
Details of the organization
Name *
Future Worlds Center
Country *
Cyprus
Website (URL)
http://www.futureworlds.eu
Type *
Civil society entities
Information about the project
Project title *
Reinventing Democracy in the Digital Era
Title acronym
ReinventDemocracy
Description *
Reinventing democracy refers to theory and activities by Future Worlds Center aiming to re-inventing democracy. "Reinventing Democracy in the Digital Era", funded by UN Democracy Fund engages >1000 young people from across all continents in weeklong face-to-face and virtual structured deliberations. Aim is to identify shortcomings of current systems of democracy, and propose innovative/concrete characteristics of future ideal systems. A collectively-authored Manifesto will facilitate the design of democratic systems that meet 21st century expectations, exploit digital era, are grounded on humanistic and sustainability values, counteract corruption and lack of accountability, and are authentically participatory harnessing the collective wisdom of citizens.
Project website
http://reinventdemocracy.info/w/index.php?title=Main_Page
Geographical coverage *
International implementation
Countries of implementation
Argentina, Australia, Cyprus, Japan, Kenya, Palestine, United Arab Emirates, United States of America
Status *
Ongoing
from 01/03/2012
to
31/10/2018
Partners
n/a
WSIS information
WSIS action lines related to this project
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International and regional cooperation
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to this project
Goal 1: End poverty in all its forms everywhere
Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
Goal 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
Goal 8: Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all
Goal 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries
Goal 11: Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
Goal 16: Promote just, peaceful and inclusive societies
Goal 17: Revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development
Project type *
Project