International Observatory on Participatory Democracy - OIDP

🌍✨ Become the Host City of the 27th OIDP Conference in 2028! ✨🌍

The International Observatory on Participatory Democracy (International Observatory on Participatory Democracy (OIDP)) is pleased to launch the official call for cities and regions interested in hosting the 27th OIDP Conference in 2028.

This is a unique opportunity for a city or region to step into a global leadership role in participatory democracy by:
🏛️ Hosting the 2028 OIDP Conference
🤝 Assuming the OIDP Presidency in 2028
🌐 Serving as Co-President in 2029

📌 Responsibilities of the Host City:
• Organize and finance the 2028 Conference, with appropriate partnerships
• Define the main theme of the event in alignment with OIDP and UCLG priorities (United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG))
• Ensure an inclusive, participatory, and accessible international event

📅 Deadline to apply: 6 September 2026
📧 Applications: [email protected]

🌆 Previous host cities include Barcelona, Buenos Aires, Mexico City, Rio de Janeiro, Montreal, and many others, reflecting the global reach of the network.

🚀 This is your city’s chance to lead global dialogue on democracy and participation.

🔗 Read the full call here: https://oidp.net/en/content.php?id=1993

🎉 Como parte da celebração dos 25 anos do OIDP, continuamos a destacar as vozes que fazem parte desta comunidade global comprometida com o fortalecimento da democracia participativa.

Hoje partilhamos o testemunho de Nelson Dias, Consultor e Coordenador do Portugal Participa, que reflete sobre o percurso do OIDP e o seu papel na promoção da participação cidadã, da inovação democrática e da cooperação entre cidades, instituições e profissionais de todo o mundo.

Agradecemos ao Nelson por contribuir para esta celebração e por fazer parte deste percurso coletivo de aprendizagem, partilha e construção democrática. 🤝

🔗 Conheça mais sobre os 25 anos do OIDP e acompanhe os testemunhos da nossa comunidade: https://oidp.net/en/25years.php

🗳️ The open vote for the 20th OIDP Award “Best Practice in Citizen Participation” is live!

This year, 40 finalist projects from around the world have been selected for their contribution to strengthening citizen participation, local democracy and inclusive decision-making.

Over the coming days, we will be showcasing the finalist practices and the cities behind them, highlighting inspiring experiences that bring citizens closer to public action and help build more open, participatory and democratic communities.

Today, we are proud to present finalists from:

🇹🇷 Talas
🇫🇷 Rouen
🇹🇷 Bursa
🇯🇴 Amman

The vote is open until 15 July 2026 on Participate OIDP:
https://participate.oidp.net/processes/award2026/f/304/proposals

⚠️ Remember: select at least 5 candidates for your vote to be valid.

🎉 Como parte del aniversario, invitamos a miembros, socios y colaboradores a compartir su experiencia con el OIDP!

🎥 Hoy tenemos el placer de compartir el testimonio de Pedro Aguilera, Comisionado de la Dirección de Servicios de Participación e Innovación Democrática de Barcelona.

Gracias, Pedro, por formar parte de este camino colectivo y por contribuir al intercambio global sobre participación ciudadana e innovación democrática. 🤝

🎥 Mira el testimonio completo aquí 👉 https://youtu.be/B-Tm0DPHCcI

🗳️ Choose the Best Citizen Participation Practice: Your Vote Counts!

The open vote for the 20th OIDP Award 2026 for “Good Practice in Citizen Participation” is now open until 15 July 2026.

Discover the 40 finalist practices and vote for your favorites on the Participate OIDP platform.

To vote, you need to register first. Please note that your vote will only be valid if you select at least 5 candidates.

The practice with the most votes from the OIDP community will receive at least a special mention, and the results of the open vote will be considered by the OIDP Jury when selecting the winning practice.

🌍 Explore inspiring citizen participation practices from around the world and take part in the vote!

➡️ Discover the finalists and vote here: https://participate.oidp.net/processes/award2026/f/304/proposals
🗳️Read the news: https://oidp.net/en/content.php?id=1992

🌍 How can we make the 2030 Agenda truly local?

The OIDP policy paper “Co-creation in the localisation of the SDGs” explores how citizens and local governments can work together to design solutions that respond to real needs, local priorities and shared aspirations.

From Rio de Janeiro to Yoff, Euskadi, Cuenca, Mezitli and São Paulo, the publication gathers experiences showing that participatory democracy is not only a principle — it is a practical tool to accelerate sustainable development, strengthen trust, and ensure that no one is left behind.

At a time when the SDGs are off track globally, co-creation reminds us that transformation starts closest to people: in cities, territories and communities.

📖 Read the policy paper here:https://www.oidp.net/docs/repo/doc1512.pdf

🌟 Hace un año, Córdoba se llenó de voces ciudadanas!

La 24ª Conferencia OIDP reunió a más de 500 participantes de 45 países 🌍
🏆 Tema: Conectar, Integrar y Humanizar
Un espacio para fortalecer la democracia local y el diálogo entre ciudadanía e instituciones.

🎥 No te pierdas el video de l'aniversario: https://youtu.be/rF3kFqfn31o?si=1dnqGhatG6UztQpu

Enviado por Secretaría de Participación Ciudadana y Juventud

Como parte de , celebramos el primer aniversario de la 24ª Conferencia del OIDP en Córdoba 🌍

🏆 “Conectar, Integrar y Humanizar: las ciudades ante el desafío de generar comunidad”
📍 Córdoba, Argentina | 21–23 mayo 2025

Hace un año, más de 500 representantes de 45 países se reunieron para debatir sobre democracia, derechos humanos y participación ciudadana, en un contexto global marcado por desigualdades y desafíos democráticos.

La Declaración de Córdoba reafirma un mensaje clave:
💬 solo fortaleciendo el vínculo entre ciudadanía e instituciones podremos construir comunidades más humanas, resilientes y democráticas

Además, los gobiernos locales asumieron compromisos concretos para:
🔹 Promover la participación ciudadana inclusiva
🔹 Defender los derechos humanos y los servicios públicos
🔹 Fortalecer la transparencia y la rendición de cuentas
🔹 Impulsar comunidades más cohesionadas y resilientes

✨ Un año después, Córdoba sigue siendo un referente global de cómo la democracia se construye desde lo local.

Descubre más: https://oidp.net/en/content.php?id=1979
Lee la Declaración de Córdoba:https://www.oidp.net/docs/repo/doc1785.pdf
Mira el último día de la conferencia: https://www.youtube.com/live/SrUlq17fH5A?si=ygBIuGgLVRm_HBkJ

As part of anniversary, we highlight Peer Learning Note 2024 🌍
🏆 Fostering Civic Engagement in Children & Youth
📍 Focus: Promoting youth participation in public decision-making

This publication shares the experiences of Nuevo León (Mexico), Mar del Plata (Argentina), Molina de Segura (Spain), and Accra (Ghana). These municipalities are leading the way in involving children and youth in crucial agendas such as ecological transition, sustainable mobility, social inclusion, and bridging the urban-rural divide.

💬 Key Lesson: Empowering young people to participate in civic life fosters democratic values, promotes social cohesion, and helps create more inclusive and resilient societies.

Discover more here:https://www.oidp.net/docs/repo/doc1587.pdf