Social Justice Ireland discuss the development of Public Participation Networks in latest podcast.

Deliberative democracy goes beyond mere representation to give a voice to all citizens in the decision-making process.

The development of the Public Participation Networks (PPNs) in 2014 provided a mechanism for community groups to have their say in local government decision-making.

With over 15,000 member organisations, PPNs are going from strength to strength.

In this Ten Minute Lesson, we take a quick look at the pathway to the development of the PPNs.

Listen below:

https://socialjusticeireland.podbean.com/e/50sji-ten-minute-lessons-ep11-deliberative-democracy-and-the-development-of-the-public-participation-networks/