THE PURPOSE
Join DemoReset and be part of a new wave of deliberative democracy in the global South!
Empowering democracy worldwide.
We are a collaborative community from the global South, bringing together diverse of ideas to change democracy. This is an opportunity to observe, connect, and enhance your understanding of deliberative processes. Learn and strengthen your strategies and skills through collaborative experiences in various contexts of the global South.
Now’s the time to embrace the new perspectives of the global South! Be part of the large community of DemoReset.
THE BACKGROUND
Deliberative democracy is changing the way people do democracy worldwide, and Demo.Reset is leading the way!
organizations
practitioners
regions
By bringing together community groups, experts, and local voices, we’re committed to identifying challenges in participating in deliberative democracy and finding common solutions. We’re dedicated to making democracy better and bringing in new and creative ways for people to get involved.
Our main objective is to work to build a functioning democracy according to the dynamics and possibilities of the populations in the Global South, setting an example for the world.
DEMO RESET 1.0
Established in 2021, Demo.Reset is an initiative that connects DemoReseters, organizations, academics, activists, dedicated to empowering democracy and participation processes across the Global South. Supported by funding from the National Endowment for Democracy and Colombia’s Extituto de Política Abierta, We work collaboratively to identify and address challenges in participatory contexts, with the aim of analyzing diverse democratic contexts. Our Demoresters community spans continents, from Latin America to Africa and Asia, uniting over a hundred organizations with a common purpose.
During this version, we lived at DemoReset/Lab where 30 representatives from the global south met in Bogota, Colombia to talk about deliberative democracy and citizen innovation for transformation, and 6 prototypes were built to address challenges identified during our laboratory.
In addition, different tools were created and implemented during the course of 2022 to share knowledge, experiences and findings of barriers that democracies in the global South cross.
DemoTalks
10 masterclasses, guiding you from theoretical foundations to practical insights in deliberative processes.
Exchange
Experiences
Witness how diverse actors present innovative solutions, addressing and transforming specific aspects of these shared challenges.
Deliberation Memoirs
Get to know our publications. Learn about the deliberation stories told by organizations and practitioners of deliberative democracy in the Global South. Get closer to their experiences, challenges, and initiatives.
This experience of Demo.Reset 1.0 encouraged us to continue working for democracy in the global south. We also wanted to continue in collective co-construction based on the realities and possibilities of our territories, to reach a dignified, strengthened and inclusive democracy for the global south. THIS IS THE REASON FOR THE NEXT LEVEL.
DEMO RESET 2.0
Our goal at Demoreset 2.0 is to help democracy advocates improve citizen participation in governance through deliberative processes.
We are bringing together a community between organizations and professionals from 4 HUBS from different countries in the global south, who are already making a difference in their communities.
This project understands that the practice of deliberation requires experimentation, prototyping, testing, and iteration. DemoReset is, in short, a laboratory of deliberation. So whether you’re interested in learning more about citizen participation, getting involved in local governance, or just curious about how democracy works, Demo.Reset is for you.
During 2024 and part of 2025 we have 4 Calls, which you can’t miss.
DEMORESETERS:
NOW IS YOUR TIME!
Navigating the world of deliberative democracy in the South comes with its unique set of challenges.
Our goal: make the way we decide things together stronger and more creative, by using ideas that work well locally and by building a team of Demo.Reseters.
Democracy Advocates
and Practitioners
Our frontline team, from experienced mobilizers to emerging startups, are the driving force behind our efforts. They implement methodologies, advocate for change, and amplify our impact within communities.
Are you ready to be our next democracy advocated and practitioner?
Regional Mobilization
and Research Partners
Drives regional initiatives, conducts research, and fosters collaborations in Sub-Saharan Africa, India & Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe, and Latin America.
(CPAED, Centre for Environment Education, MOSAIC, Resurgentes, CILA).
Committee
action partners
and Research Partners
and Practitioners
Committee
People Powered (Greta Rios and Mariana Gonzalez)
Participedia (Paul Emiljanowicz)
Democracia en Red (Florencia Caffarone)
i4 Policy (Jon Stever)
Democratic Society (Annie Cook)
action partners
People Powered, Participedia, Democracia en Red, i4 Policy, and Democratic Society. They work together to make democracy stronger all around the world. They form strategic partnerships, evaluate proposals, and provide invaluable guidance.
Melissa Ross (University of Bremen)
Nicole Curato (University of Canberra)
Antoine Vergne (Missions Public)
Azucena Moran (ECPR)
James Macdonald-Nelson (DemNext)
They get to share their brilliant ideas and research with the world! They’ve been working on research agreements, validating methodologies, and designing intervention strategies. Together, they’re helping us understand democracy better and find new ways to make it even stronger.
and Research Partners
Drives regional initiatives, conducts research, and fosters collaborations in
Sub-Saharan Africa, India & Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe, and Latin America.
(CPAED, Centre for Environment Education, MOSAIC, Resurgentes, CILA)
and Practitioners
Our frontline team, from experienced mobilizers to emerging startups, are the driving force behind our efforts. They implement methodologies, advocate for change, and amplify our impact within communities.
Are you ready to be our next democracy advocated and practitioner?
In this diverse ecosystem, you’ll discover three unique paths to become a Practioners—whether you’re an experienced mobilizing organization, a potential intermediate group, or an energetic start-up eager to make an impact.
You might be part of a group that’s already bringing people together, a team that connects different voices, or a new, lively group ready to make a difference.
FIND US HERE
We are growing our community, if you are part of these regions: Southeast Asia / India, Sub-Saharan Africa, Eastern Europe and Latin America ¡You can be part of our community and participate!
The region faces the challenge of navigating different contexts, from well-established democracies to those still finding their footing. The focus is on consolidating networks, evaluating regional partners, and addressing the unique landscapes of the continent.
Countries: Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Cameroon, South Africa, The Democratic Republic of Congo, Zimbabwe, and Ghana. Followed by Chad, Ethiopia, Rwanda, and Sierra Leone, among other countries.
Recent events like Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have led to democratic destabilization in Eastern Europe. Explored topics include human rights, citizen participation, and deliberative democracy.
Countries: Czech Republic, Poland, France, and Germany.
Addressing structural barriers like ethnic violence, economic setbacks, and corruption, we’ve connected with practitioners in Thailand, the Philippines, Taiwan, India, Pakistan, and Timor-Leste.
Countries: Thailand, Philippines, Taiwan, India, Pakistan, and East Timor.
Latin American organizations address diverse challenges—environmental concerns, armed conflicts, gender equity. Despite varying online presence, Demo.Reset engages with a mix of prominent and emerging groups to foster comprehensive regional solutions.
Countries: Colombia, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Venezuela.
Are you part of any of these regions? You can be part of our community and participate!
* Explore more information specific to your hub or region by clicking on each area in the map below.
If you are from any of the countries mentioned above or from Albany, Hungary, Bulgaria, Myanmar, Cambodia, Indonesia, or Malaysia… We’re looking for you!
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Demo.Reset is at the forefront of changing how global communities practice deliberative democracy.
Demo.Reset is at the forefront of changing how global communities practice deliberative democracy.
Demo.Reset is at the forefront of changing how global communities practice deliberative democracy.
A PROJECT OF:
IN ALLIANCE WITH:
Every quarter we will send our ON.Reset, where you will find:
1. How we are doing (findings and current project agenda).
2. What’s coming up (what are our next events).
3. Recommendations of the month (three articles that will contribute to the knowledge).