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Hope is Hard Work but Necessary Work

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How can new and diverse perspectives help us build governments that look more like the citizens they serve? How do we collect the voices of citizens and turn them into concrete actions? 

In this episode, Patrick Harvie, member of the Scottish Parliament, explains how open, participative, and deliberative approaches to decision-making helps turn voices of citizens into concrete actions.

  • Guest: Patrick Harvie,  Member of the Scottish Parliament and Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings, Active Travel and Tenants’ Rights
  • Co-Host: Lucy McTernan, former Chief Executive of the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organizations, and former CEO of Citizens Advice Scotland
  • Host: Stephanie Bluma, Chief Communications and Campaigns Officer, OGP

 

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