Democracy in Practice Series: Deliberative Democracy and Global Advocacy (FON1-E31)

Overview

Delivery method

Online

Duration

1.5 hours

Audience

All public servants at all levels

Description

Democracies worldwide are increasingly threatened by misinformation, disinformation, artificial intelligence, foreign interference, and social and economic inequality. These challenges are fuelling dissatisfaction with democratic systems, which can undermine the ability of public servants to engage with and serve citizens effectively.

This event will examine the global decline in satisfaction with democracies and explore how deliberative democracy and citizen engagement can help to rebuild trust in democratic governments and institutions.

Participants will gain new insights into current threats to democracy, changing perspectives and strategies for effective collaboration between institutions and the public.

Learn more about the Democracy in Practice Series.

Speakers

• Anna Drake, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Waterloo
• Michael MacKenzie, Professor of Political Studies and Jarislowsky Chair in Trust and Political Leadership, Vancouver Island University
• Santiago González, Senior Economist, Policy Analyst, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

Moderator

• Ayesha Harji, Director, Democracy Division, Global Affairs Canada