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WHY WOULD WE DO THIS?
ď˘ Rio Principle 05: all people shall cooperate in the
essential task of eradicating poverty as an
indispensable requirement for sustainable
development
ď˘ Rio Principle 10: Environmental issues are best
handled with participation of all concerned
citizens, at the relevant level.
ď˘ Busan Partnership art. 11c. Inclusive
development partnerships. Openness, trust, and
mutual respect and learning lie at the core of
effective partnerships in support of development
goals, recognising the different and complementary
roles of all actors.
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& BUILDING BETTER DEMOCRACIES IN A SOCIETY OF
INFORMATION OVERLOAD
Participation is the key role of citizens in democracy. It is
not only their right, but it is their duty.
Citizen participation may take many forms including:
ď standing for election,
ď voting in elections,
ď becoming informed,
ď debating issues,
ď attending community or civic meetings,
ď being members of private voluntary organizations,
ď paying taxes, and even
ď protesting.
ď˘ Participation builds a better democracy.
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