Participatory democracy, citizen dialogues and budgeting
Internally displaced persons integration in Ukraine
With over 4.6 million registered IDPs, Ukraine’s approach provides valuable insights into rapid crisis response, community integration, and participatory governance. Innovative local initiatives offer lessons in empowering displaced people to participate in local decision-making and strengthen societal resilience. Studying these approaches and practices can help in shaping global strategies for managing displacement and fostering social…
”Know Your Neighbor” bygger starkare samhällen
Initiativet ”Know Your Neighbor” har sedan lanseringen 2018 haft betydande inverkan för kommuner i Lusaka. Initiativet är ett projektresultat från ett av ICLD:s tidigare program och fokuserar på att mobilisera samhällen och främja samarbete, med tonvikt på att effektivt använda mänskliga resurser. Patrick Mwamba Salubusa, ledamot i Lusaka stadsfullmäktige för Kapwepwe Ward och tidigare deltagare…
The ”Know Your Neighbor” initiative builds stronger communities
Since its launch in April 2018, the ”Know Your Neighbor”- initiative has continued to grow and make a significant impact in Lusaka’s communities. The initiative was established as part of one of ICLD’s previous ITP programme – Inclusive Political Leadership. We spoke with Patrick Mwamba Salubusa, Councillor of Lusaka City Council’s Kapwepwe Ward, to explore…
Lusaka and Lidköping increase youth participation at the local level
The Zambian capital, Lusaka, has long had a partnership with the municipality of Lidköping on the theme of youth influence. Currently, the partnership has two ongoing projects that, in addition to a strong focus on youth participation, also address engagement in environmental and climate issues. ”The knowledge you gain through the partnership collaboration is truly…
Increasing Transparency in Local Governments: Implementation of Citizen Budgets in Uganda, Kenya, and Zimbabwe
This research project investigates the implementation and impact of Citizen’s Budgets at the local level in selected countries. It aims to understand the elements that compose these budgets, the impact they have on the transparency of local government budget processes, and the degree of empowerment they confer, especially to marginalized groups. The study also assesses…
Increasing Transparency in Local Governments: Implementation of Citizen Budgets in Uganda, Kenya, and Zimbabwe
This research project investigates the implementation and impact of Citizen’s Budgets at the local level in selected countries. It aims to understand the elements that compose these budgets, the impact they have on the transparency of local government budget processes, and the degree of empowerment they confer, especially to marginalized groups. The study also assesses…
Designing Local Democracy for Health: Evidence from an RCT of Public Participation in Kenya
Regional focus: Eastern Africa / Kenya Time: March – December 2025 Abstract: This research project will evaluate citizen participation in decision-making for health in Kenya. Citizen participation in government decision-making has been widely promoted as a method for improving health. Participatory institutions, such as Participatory Budgeting (PB), have spread rapidly based on claims to improve decision-making and…
Designing Local Democracy for Health: Evidence from an RCT of Public Participation in Kenya
Regional focus: Eastern Africa / Kenya Time: March – December 2025 Abstract: This research project will evaluate citizen participation in decision-making for health in Kenya. Citizen participation in government decision-making has been widely promoted as a method for improving health. Participatory institutions, such as Participatory Budgeting (PB), have spread rapidly based on claims to improve decision-making and…
Deciding Together: Citizen Satisfaction and Institutional Design of Participatory Governance in Kenya
This policy brief provides practical insights for local governments on leveraging participatory budgeting (PB) to enhance citizen satisfaction and ownership of development projects. Based on a study in rural Kenya, three PB approaches—consultation, voting, and deliberation—were evaluated. All methods increased satisfaction and willingness to invest in projects, demonstrating their value in strengthening community engagement. Deliberation,…
Deciding Together: Citizen Satisfaction and Institutional Design of Participatory Governance in Kenya
This policy brief provides practical insights for local governments on leveraging participatory budgeting (PB) to enhance citizen satisfaction and ownership of development projects. Based on a study in rural Kenya, three PB approaches—consultation, voting, and deliberation—were evaluated. All methods increased satisfaction and willingness to invest in projects, demonstrating their value in strengthening community engagement. Deliberation,…
