Civil Society Advocates (CSA) is proud to announce the launch of POLIS FORUM, a new 10-month project aimed at strengthening participatory and deliberative democracy in Cyprus. The project is implemented under the PLATO programme, co-funded by the European Union through the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) programme, the Bodossaki Foundation, and the NGO Support Centre.
POLIS FORUM will pilot the Citizens’ Jury model in collaboration with the Municipality of Nicosia. This structured deliberative process brings together a demographically representative group of citizens to examine a public policy issue, engage with experts, deliberate collectively, and develop evidence-based recommendations.
During the project, CSA will deliver targeted capacity-building activities for civil society organisations and public officials and establish a Civic Advisory Panel to support the effective design and implementation of the pilot Citizens’ Jury. The process will culminate in a three-day Citizens’ Jury in Nicosia, producing structured policy proposals for the municipality. The findings and lessons learned will be documented in a Policy Roadmap, offering concrete recommendations for embedding participatory governance practices within local and national decision-making in Cyprus.
We invite citizens, organisations, and institutions to follow the project’s progress and join us in promoting a more inclusive and participatory democratic culture. For updates, upcoming activities, and project results, follow Civil Society Advocates on social media and visit our website regularly.
The project POLIS FORUM is implemented within the framework of the PLATO programme, with CIVIL SOCIETY ADVOCATES as the implementing body. PLATO is co-funded by the European Union through the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) Programme, the Bodossaki Foundation and the NGO Support Centre, with a total grant amount of €3.1 million.
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