Participatory Policy-making Model
This one-pager gives an overview of what participatory policy-making (PPM) is, why it is a useful tool, the working group that developed the PPM model, and an overview of the steps in the process.
Read more about the process and the PPM “Safe Schools” pilot in Brooklyn here.
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Participatory Policy-Making Learning Exchange
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Participatory Policy-Making Toolkit
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A Community-led Recovery: How to Use Participatory Budgeting for American Rescue Plan Funding
This booklet provides information on how your community can and must have a say in American Rescue Plan
Democracy Beyond Elections
This one-pager gives an overview of what Democracy Beyond Elections (DBE) is providing goals and solutions to deepen
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