Last updated:
February 22, 2022
Civic Space
Environment & Climate - Participatory Decision-Making - Asia and the Pacific
Third Graders Pitch In On What's Pitched Out
Republic of Korea / December 16, 2021
Citizen Proposals Turned into Policies in the Republic of Korea
SUMMARY
When millions gathered in Gwanghwamun Square in the Republic of Korea to protest the previous administration, President Moon invited citizens back to the square to propose policies that responded to their needs. Many proposals have become policies – one of them came from third graders in Jeju.
ABOUT THIS STORY
REGION
Asia and the Pacific
COUNTRY / LOCALITY
Republic of Korea
CONTENT TYPE
Video
SOURCE
OGP
DEVELOPMENTAL STAGE
Complete
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The Open Government Partnership (OGP) brings together government leaders and civil society advocates to Promote transparent, participatory, inclusive and accountable governance. Seventy-six countries and 106 local governments — representing more than two billion people — along with thousands of civil society organizations are members of OGP.
