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Citizen Assemblies in action (Brijuni)
How valuable are Citizen Assemblies to democracy? Experts from different backgrounds will discuss this topic over this two-day study trip.
About the event
In this study trip, participants will explore the broad definition of citizen assemblies and how they can contribute to a vivid and active democracy. Guests and experts from academic and practical backgrounds will share their expertise with the participants and enable an exchange of ideas and concepts.
Speakers
- Igor Vidačak, Faculty of political sciences (Zagreb)
- Gesa Maschowski (Bonn4Future Climate Forums)
- Micheal O’ Cinneide(Galway)
- Igor Bajok(Rijeka)
- Damir Kapidžić, University of Political Sciences Sarajevo
- Jovana Timotijević, Ministry of Space
- Vujo Ilić, University of Belgrade
Programme
Saturday October 14
09:30 Igor Vidačak, Faculty of political sciences (Zagreb) -”Relevance, innovations and impact of deliberative citizen engagement models and methods”
10:30 Gesa Maschowski (Bonn)-”Bonn4Future Climate Forums” (online)
11:30 Coffee break
12:00 Micheal O’ Cinneide(Galway)-”Citizens’ Assembly on biodiversity loss in Ireland process and outcomes”
13:00 Igor Bajok(Rijeka)-”Citizens‘ Assembly in the making–case of city of Rijeka”
14:00 Lunch
15:00 Joint photo and free time for a walk in the Brijuni Nationalpark
17:00 Damir Kapidžić, University of Political Sciences(Sarajevo)-“Can Citizens ’Assemblies resolve democratic deficits in divided societies? The case of Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina”
18:00 Jovana Timotijević, Ministry of Space (Belgrade)-”Experimenting with deliberation in urban planning –case of four deliberative forums in Belgrade”
19:00 Vujo Ilić, University of Belgrade-”Deliberative mini-publics in Serbia and Southeastern Europe: Possibilities and limitations for empowering democracy”
20:00 Dinner
Sunday October 15
9:00 Plenary
10:00 Partners project meeting (internal)
12:00 Lunch
Practicalities
Date and Time: 14.10.2023 9:30 – 15.10.2023 13:00
Location: Brijuni, Croatia
Language: The main language of the event will be English.
This event is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Institute for Political Ecology and the financial support of the European parliament to the Green European Foundation.