Name: 3 ways to upgrade democracy for the 21st century
Uploaded: 2021-01-20T15:58:07Z
Duration: 13 min 58 s
Description: Democracy needs an update -- one that respects and engages citizens by involving them in everyday political decisions, says writer and researcher Max Rashbrooke. He outlines three global success stories that could help move democratic systems forward and protect society against the new challenges this century is already bringing.

Democracy needs an update -- one that respects and engages citizens by involving them in everyday political decisions, says writer and researcher Max Rashbrooke. He outlines three global success stories that could help move democratic systems forward and protect society against the new challenges this century is already bringing.

3 ways to upgrade democracy for the 21st century

Modern democracy faces a crisis as millions lose faith in representative systems built for another era. In New Zealand, nearly a million eligible voters chose not to participate in the last general election. Innovative approaches like citizens assemblies, participatory budgeting, and online consensus show how ordinary people can steer complex decisions when given real power. Revitalizing democracy means creating meaningful ways for everyone to engage beyond a single voting day.