Bard College (Annandale, NY) July 5th-8th, 2022
Lottery-based deliberative processes have helped address tough policy issues in Ireland and Australia, and have become permanent in Belgium, Oregon and Paris. Have a thorny policy issue you want to tackle? Interested in pushing for an assembly in your community? Workshop your idea with the experts this July. Fellowships available!
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What will I learn/gain from the experience?You will learn the nuts and bolts of an assembly, and will join an alumni network to connect you with further expertise and resources to plan and implement tangible projects.
The workshop will focus on:Preparation (planning)
Recruitment (The Lottery)
Deliberation (& Moderation)
Outputs (Policy & Media)
Institutionalization
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Cost & LogisticsThe workshop fee is $500. We are offering 20 need-based full-fellowships which also include reimbursement for housing/travel. The workshop will bring 30 elected officials, public servants and community leaders to Bard College, NY for two days. Participants are responsible for housing and travel arrangements (more information here). We encourage participants to apply in groups of 2 or 3. Apply here and email [email protected] with any questions. -
Who will lead the workshops?You will learn from the foremost experts from the U.S. and around the world (including Peter Macleod, David Van Reybrouck, Kyle Bozentko, Claudia Chwalisz) regarding their experiences in using random selection and deliberative methods. They will provide you with both the broad political framework and practical considerations needed to design and implement a CA.
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CAs have helped move the needle on tough policy issues in Ireland (abortion and marriage equality), Canada (electoral reform and public transportation planning), and have become permanent in Belgium, Oregon and Paris. -
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