European Citizen Participation Conference Coming Up in May
The European Foundation Centre (EFC) is the gathering point for independent funders active in and with Europe. This May 26-28, they are sponsoring a conference and annual general meeting on the theme of “Foundations for Europe: Supporting European Citizens’ Participation” in Brussels. The conference will promote practical sessions for funding professionals to help improve their management, leadership and grantmaking skills. This event offers a valuable opportunity for networking and a chance to experience Europe’s and indeed the world’s diverse funding community. For more information, visit www.efc.be/aga/aga2006/default.htm.
Amy Lang is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions at the University of British Columbia. She wrote her dissertation on British Columbia’s groundbreaking Citizens’ Assembly process, and is currently doing follow-up research on the Ontario Citizens’ Assembly.
