Active participation of people in decision-making can become a strong driver of change, making the resulting choices more inclusive, lasting and sustainable. Andrea Plata and Lorena Rocca delve deeper into the topic in the pages of laRegione.
In today's complex and diverse social and economic environment, involving people becomes crucial to ensure not only the legitimacy of decisions, but also their sustainability and social acceptance.
Promoting real democratic empowerment not only strengthens people's sense of ownership and trust in institutions, but also ensures that decisions are better aligned with community needs.
In the public sphere, international organizations such as the OECD, UNESCO and the United Nations have stressed the importance of public participation in addressing global challenges such as sustainability, social inclusion and equity, increasing trust in institutions and improving the legitimacy of decisions.