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A bit delayed with forwarding, but quite notable. - Steve ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Matt Leighninger <[email protected]> Date: Mon, Feb 23, 2015 at 9:13 PM Subject: WorldBank MOOC on citizen engagement To: [email protected] *A new free resource for people who want to learn more about public participation...* View this email in your browser <http://us2.campaign-archive2.com/?u=479e3eae65aad94d74fe01dd6&id=7723ff9801&e=f1cb09488b> The DDC is a network of practitioners and researchers representing more than 50 organizations and universities, collaborating to strengthen the field of deliberative democracy. The Consortium seeks to support research activities and to advance practice at all levels of government, in North America and around the world. New WorldBank MOOC on citizen engagement Governments are more effective when they work with citizens to solve problems and development challenges. For this reason, the World Bank, in partnership with the London School of Economics (LSE), the Overseas Development Institute (ODI), Participedia, and CIVICUS, has developed a free 4-week course on Citizen Engagement hosted by Coursera. Matt Leighninger of the DDC and Tina Nabatchi of the Maxwell School for Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University are two of the contributors to the course. Leighninger and Nabatchi drew on material from their forthcoming book, *Public Participation for 21st Century Democracy <http://deliberative-democracy.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=479e3eae65aad94d74fe01dd6&id=161ad90632&e=f1cb09488b>.* Taught by a global faculty of experts and practitioners, the course provides a holistic overview of citizen engagement through interactive videos, resources, and activities. It explores underlying theories and concepts of citizen engagement, examines the role it can play in improving policymaking and public service delivery, and investigates the impact of new technologies, particularly in developing countries. Participants can contribute their own insights and connect with others through online forums, dedicated social media channels and Google Hangouts. Spread the word and join the conversation: *bit.ly/citizensengage* <http://deliberative-democracy.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=479e3eae65aad94d74fe01dd6&id=eba7735c18&e=f1cb09488b>* #citizensengage* Receive DDC updates more regularly by liking http://www.facebook.com/deliberative.democracy <http://deliberative-democracy.us2.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=479e3eae65aad94d74fe01dd6&id=b0c7e937e6&e=f1cb09488b>, following @mattleighninger, or linking with Matt Leighninger on LinkedIn unsubscribe from this list <http://deliberative-democracy.us2.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=479e3eae65aad94d74fe01dd6&id=c71e6749e2&e=f1cb09488b&c=7723ff9801> update subscription preferences <http://deliberative-democracy.us2.list-manage1.com/profile?u=479e3eae65aad94d74fe01dd6&id=c71e6749e2&e=f1cb09488b> This email was sent to [email protected] *why did I get this?* <http://deliberative-democracy.us2.list-manage.com/about?u=479e3eae65aad94d74fe01dd6&id=c71e6749e2&e=f1cb09488b&c=7723ff9801> unsubscribe from this list <http://deliberative-democracy.us2.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=479e3eae65aad94d74fe01dd6&id=c71e6749e2&e=f1cb09488b&c=7723ff9801> update subscription preferences <http://deliberative-democracy.us2.list-manage1.com/profile?u=479e3eae65aad94d74fe01dd6&id=c71e6749e2&e=f1cb09488b> Deliberative Democracy Consortium · 131 Chedoke Avenue · Hamilton, ON L8P 4P2 · Canada [image: Email Marketing Powered by MailChimp] <http://www.mailchimp.com/monkey-rewards/?utm_source=freemium_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=monkey_rewards&aid=479e3eae65aad94d74fe01dd6&afl=1> ―― View topic http://groups.dowire.org/r/topic/3MHbrQrji0kRNM4AmYfHah Leave group mailto:[email protected]?Subject=Unsubscribe
