Another Democratic Future is Possible

DemocracyNext is a research & action institute focused on broadening who has power and improving collective decision making with sortition, deliberation, and rotation.

We believe in a more just, joyful, and collaborative future, where everyone has meaningful power to shape their societies.

About us and how we work →

Your donation will support our work to give citizens more power and improve collective decision making.

Donate now

Join us as we launch two reflection briefs; one by Hugh Pope about the EU citizens’ panel, and one by James MacDonald-Nelson and Hannah Terry about the Esch-sur-Alzette (Luxembourg) citizens’ assembly.

Read more and register here
Scaling Democratic Innovations: Features of Effective Catalyst Organisations & Future Frontiers
Deliberative Democracy in Africa: Learning from Past Citizens' Assemblies & Guidance for Future Action
Five Dimensions of Scaling Democratic Deliberation: With and Beyond AI
Impact Report 2024

Our three-stage guide to accompany you through designing, running, and acting on the results of a citizens’ assembly - dig in, and share widely!

Explore it here
Read it here
Listen here
Listen here

Explore our newsletters

Substack: All articles