Perspectives on Participatory and Direct Democracy in Latin America

Abstract

This panel explores the contemporary dynamics of participatory and direct democracy in the Americas and their impacts on existing governance institutions. The papers in this panel collectively delve into the interplay between local development, political participation, and direct democracy, by examining the role of different agents in shaping public spaces. These agents include international organisations, local governments, and political parties. Questions addressed include: How do different forms of participation, both at the grassroots and institutional levels, shape public spaces and influence budgeting processes in Latin America? What role do local and international development agents play in shaping political participation in Latin America? What place does integrity take in deliberative and direct democracy processes?

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Direct democracy integrity in constitutional referendums in Chile: Successful failure and exclusive failure	View Paper Details
The Role of Civil Society in Participatory Budgeting in New York and Mexico City	View Paper Details
International Organizations in Deliberative Experiences in the Global South	View Paper Details
A Tale Of Two River Plate Capitals: Exploring Urbanization And Political Participation in Latin America	View Paper Details
Participation in building public spaces in social and popular economy initiatives of agroecological work in contemporary Argentina	View Paper Details