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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · 19h

Two advisory boards will follow the advancement of #ScaleDem and encourage strategic partnerships.

Today, we are presenting to you Graham Smith, Professor of Politics at the CSD of the University of Westminster and Chair of the Knowledge Network on Climate Assemblies.
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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · 6d

Join us tomorrow!

#ScaleDem will take the stage at the Athens Democracy Forum, to introduce the ScaleDem Open Call, a key opportunity for democratic innovations to join our scaling grounds.

Watch the session live at 15:40–15:50 CEST 🔗 scaledem.eu/events/scale...

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · 23d

We are marking this #DemocracyDay with a brand new article about #ScaleDem.

From local initiatives to transnational cities assemblies and research projects, Europe is testing new paths to counter its democracy crisis.

Read the article
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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · 28d

On Day 2 of our Workshop, participants dove into the selection and dissemination of open calls:

➡️ How can we identify the projects with the highest scaling potential?
➡️ How do we reach and inspire the right applicants to join the Scaling Grounds programmes?

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · 28d

🌍 The #ScaleDem Translation Workshop kicks off today at RIFS in Potsdam!

Sessions focus on shaping open calls that will drive meaningful democratic transformation. From defining impact in piloting & twinning programmes to exploring pathways for success.

🔗 scaledem.eu/insights/tra...

ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · Sep 1

Join us in Vienna on 17-18 September!

#ScaleDem will take part in the @innovationinpolitics.eu Awards with partner @capitalofdemocracy.eu #ECoD.

ScaleDem will also be presented at the International Democracy Day - Europe Event on 18 September. Do not miss it!

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · Aug 26

Meet our #ScaleTeam!

Globsec will lead #ScaleDem's dissemination efforts, ensuring that our insights reach the right stakeholders and target audience. GLOBSEC will also focus on policy advocacy.

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · Aug 6

The ‪@ecpr.bsky.social‬ is a prestigious gathering in the field of political science. Our #ScaleDem partner ‪@dublincityuni.bsky.social‬ will attend and represent the project at the conference.

Learn more 🔗 scaledem.eu/events/ecpr-...

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · Jul 30

Read our first blog post!

Stefano Camatarri from Université catholique de Louvain presents #ScaleDem’s analytical framework for understanding how democratic innovations can scale and take root sustainably.

🔗 scaledem.eu/news/where-a...

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · Jul 28

📢 Change-making can be lonely unless small wins connect into something bigger. #ScaleDem provides tools, evidence, and a growing community to amplify advocacy efforts and scale what works.

Watch the full video and join our mailing list 🔗 scaledem.eu/subscribe/

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · Jul 16

Meet our #ScaleTeam!

nexus designs and moderates participative processes: from complex citizen participation projects to multi-stakeholder formats.

In #ScaleDem, nexus is responsible for organising and supporting the implementation of the scaling ground program on piloting.

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · Jul 10

Scaling real-world solutions across diverse political and cultural contexts takes more than theory.

#ScaleDem creates space for democratic practitioners to refine and share what works — and what doesn’t.

Watch the full video and learn about the Translation Hub scaledem.eu/insights/tra...

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gquaggiotto.bsky.social @gquaggiotto.bsky.social · Jul 10

4 dimensions to scale democratic innovations scaledem.eu/insights/the... @scaledem.bsky.social

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · Jul 10

Thanks @gquaggiotto.bsky.social for sharing our work!

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · Jun 30

📚 #ScaleDem offers tested methods to scale democratic innovations across four dimensions: high, out, deep, and in.

Do you want to learn all about scaling? Watch the full video and visit our website scaledem.eu/insights/

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · Jun 26

Our partner @globsec.bsky.social hosted the prestigious GLOBSEC Forum 2025, in Prague from 12-14 June.

The #ScaleDem project was also represented, reaching a broad audience through the distribution of our leaflet at the main content point and several side sessions.

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · Jun 18

🏛️ From digital tools to deliberative forums, democratic innovations are full of promise but often fall short. Why? Because scaling them right matters.

Discover how #ScaleDem charts a roadmap to renew trust between citizens and institutions.

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · Jun 12

➿ “We need to build a sustainable scaling infrastructure.”

Scaling democratic innovations isn’t about one-off projects, it’s about creating long-term frameworks that embed participation into how we govern, decide, and collaborate.

🎬 Watch the full video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrNo...

#ScaleDem: Scaling Democracy, Together

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · Jun 6

Meet our #ScaleTeam!

In #ScaleDem, DEMX will be responsible for planning and organizing the twinning programmes that make up half of the scaling grounds, the other half being the pilot projects.

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · May 28

Since December 2024, #ScaleDem has been charting new territory. Not by reinventing the wheel, but by mapping out the roads that can carry democratic innovations further. It is time to reveal what is ahead on the journey!

Discover the roadmap scaledem.eu/news/our-jou...

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · May 26

Meet our #ScaleTeam!

The ‪‪@eui-eu.bsky.social‬ , located in Florence, Italy, is Europe’s postgraduate and postdoctoral research university dedicated to the social sciences and humanities.

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · May 23

Did you miss our workshop at the 2025 Rencontres Européennes de la Participation held in Strasbourg?

#ScaleDem partners organized an interactive session, focused on scaling democratic innovations.

Watch the photogallery and re-live the experience 👇

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · May 15

Meet our #ScaleTeam!

The Eu @capitalofdemocracy.eu #ECoD is an initiative designed to highlight and demonstrate that democracy can deliver meaningful outcomes for citizens.

#ECoD will ensure the fair and transparent selection of pilots and twinning coalitions in #ScaleDem.

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · May 7

➿ #ScaleDem's website is now online!

Are your ready to take your democratic innovation to the next level?

Visit 🔗 scaledem.eu and discover more about our EU-funded project!

#Democracy #scalingdemocracy #participatorydemocracy

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · Apr 30

Meet our #ScaleTeam!

In #ScaleDem, ifok brings to life the Translation Hub with its methodological and facilitation expertise. It designs and implements co-creation workshops to help participants find a common language to explore ways of scaling up democratic innovations.

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