Democracy from the Ground Up: How Political Participation is Implemented in Million-Plus Cities

As cities continue to grow and evolve, so does the need for governance that is transparent, inclusive and responsive to the people it serves. Around the world, local actors are rising to this challenge, finding creative ways to bring citizens closer to decision-making and ensure that every voice counts in shaping urban life.

In this webinar, we’ll take a global journey from India to South America, the United States, and beyond, to hear from changemakers who are developing and implementing innovative tools to strengthen citizen engagement. Together, we’ll explore how they’re making participation in local governance more accessible and effective within their unique contexts.

Sign up using the form below and join us as we discuss the opportunities and challenges of implementing citizen participation in large urban environments, and also uncover what it truly takes to make democracy work at the local level in cities of millions.

Speakers: Charu Govindan (Voice of People), Kathyayini Chamaraj (Civic Bangalore), Joe Mathews (Democracy Local), Dennis Ekwere (Children and Young People Living for Peace)

When: Wednesday, 19 November 2025, 16:00 - 17:30 CET

Countries in Focus: Mexico, Chile, the US, Nigeria and India

Topic: Democracy from the Ground Up: How Political Participation is Implemented in Million-Plus Cities

Language: English