Lebanon, July 1, 7 participants, Organizer: Lebanese Foundation for Permanent Civil Peace
The meeting was a space for people from different backgrounds to share their experiences, ideas, and thoughts about local participatory democracy. It was an interesting discussion.
The meeting highlighted the need for educating local people about their civic rights, accountability, and transparency, as well as the importance of participating in the local decision-making process. The meeting ended by confirming the importance of following up and strengthening the theme of Local Democracy as a public culture.
– Rabih Kays, Lebanese Foundation for Permanent Civil Peace