WHO WE ARE
ParticipatoryDemocracy.net (DP.net) is a group of pluralistic individuals, respectful of diversity and open to persons engaged in the study, defense and promotion of democracy through networking, dialogue and communication. It aims to promote freedom and the common good and happiness of the people, advancing ideas and actions to improve institutions, governance and democratic processes according to the ability and willingness of its participating volunteers.
DP.net was founded in January 2003 and is now a subsidiary of the Participatory Democracy Cultural Initiative (PDCI), a nonprofit association organized under the laws of the State of Florida, USA, incorporated on August 9, 2007, and recorded by the Department of State of Florida, Doc. ID No. 7000007843, effective on November 3, 2007.
GOALS
The PDCI aims to create through legal means a more participatory, democratic, secure and prosperous world, providing a liaison network that encourages institutions, organizations, associations and citizens from various countries and regions to join efforts in promoting democratic processes and the work of human rights advocates in support of the victims of political repression.
OUR MISSION
- To facilitate the exchange of ideas and experiences, and foster collaboration among democratic forces around the world by establishing a proactive network of promoters of democracy and advocates for human rights.
- To help forward the use of the latest information and communication technologies to interconnect the democratic forces inside and outside their respective nations and assist in breaking the information monopolies imposed by authoritarian regimes.
- To encourage online communication communities to participate in both, physical and virtual meetings and conferences to gather citizens in an atmosphere of solidarity and cooperation, expanding bilateral and multilateral relations to facilitate our mission.
- To establish ties with advocates for human rights, national and international organizations and society groups promoting human rights, democracy and citizen engagement practices on issues of public interest.
- To elaborate and spread ideas and formulations promoting ways and means to remove obstacles in the course of democratic development and to support for victims of human right violations wherever these may happen.
- To actively participate in national, regional and international forums and organizations to encourage and influence on common efforts to champion the cause of democracy anywhere democratic forces are harassed or suppressed.
DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES [ Read Document HERE ]
ORGANIZATION CHART [ HERE ]
BASIC IDEAS & DOCUMENTS
- Important Definitions / Definiciones Importantes
- Declaration of Principles for a Participatory Democracy
- Un concepto Participativo de la Democracia
- Una 'fe' secular democrática
- Participatory Democracy in brief
- ¿QUÉ ENTENDEMOS POR DEMOCRACIA PARTICIPATIVA?
- Edificando la Democracia Participativa
- Los siete pecados capitales del liderazgo
- Consulta popular en plebiscito
- Democracy as a participatory concept
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