During political transitions, activists sometimes have an opportunity to “cross over” into government so they can advance democratic reform from within as elected or appointed officials. Developing and maintaining relationships is important for civil society activists before and after crossing over into government.
The World Movement for Democracy and the Latin American Youth Network for Democracy (Juventud LAC) co-hosted a Crossover Initiative discussion titled “Understanding the needs of citizens to develop effective policies” on October 26, 2021. Julieta Altieri of Argentina moderated the discussion between Jatzel Román of the Dominican Republic and José Manuel Ormachea of Bolivia. Julieta…
The World Movement for Democracy and the Latin American Youth Network for Democracy (Juventud LAC) co-hosted a Crossover Initiative discussion titled “Working Across the Aisle in Government,” on October 28, 2021, featuring Hector Silva (El Salvador), Andrea Villagran (Guatemala), and moderated by Edipcia Dubón (Nicaragua). Drawing on her experience bringing her community’s voices to parliament,…
El Movimiento Mundial por la Democracia y la Red Latinoamericana de Jóvenes por la Democracia colaboraron para la discusión “Conociendo las necesidades de la ciudadanía para desarrollar políticas efectivas”, con Jatzel Román de la República Dominicana, José Manuel Ormachea de Bolivia, y moderado por Julieta Altieri de Argentina. Julieta Altieri trabajó como asesora en el…