Lokal. Digital. Gemeinsam. – Opportunity to Learn and Connect with Other Municipalities

Would you like to implement digital citizen participation in your municipality, but are unsure how to achieve this with limited resources? Our new project supports local community leaders for 18 months (starting in May 2026); with practical learning modules, workshops and a strong community.

What you can expect

Academy: Practical learning

To enable you to learn flexibly and at your own pace, you will receive learning materials on our three main topics (1) Practical use of digital participation at the local level, (2) Outreach participation with digital and analogue methods, and (3) Communication in conflict situations.

• Interactive learning modules with videos, texts, exercises and quizzes
• Online workshops for in-depth exchange and practical application
• Podcast series with experts and best practice examples

Community: Learning from each other

A peer-to-peer approach ensures exchange on an equal footing with other local community activists. To this end, we organise:

• Digital forum for exchange and collegial advice
• Monthly online meetups for networking
• On-site events to get to know each other in person

Why participate?

For your community! Digital participation works – even in small municipalities! With the right methods and a strong network behind you, you can engage citizens in a low-threshold manner, proactively address conflicts and strengthen local democracy.

For yourself! By participating, you will gain personal confidence, practical know-how and expertise in the field of digital participation, and have the opportunity to exchange ideas with colleagues who are facing similar challenges.

Interested?

Become part of Lokal. Digital. Gemeinsam. and help shape the future of digital democracy in your community!

Participation is free of charge.

Feel free to come to one of our regular information sessions to learn more about the programme. These will take place between 21 January and 21 April at the following times:

Tuesday: 1:00-1:30 p.m.

Wednesdays: 2:30–3:00 p.m.

Fridays: 9:30–10:00 a.m.

Sign up via email.

Apply

If you would like to apply directly to the programme, please answer these three questions in your email for information purposes:

• What are you or your community already doing in the area of digital participation?
• What are your hopes for the programme?
• What resources (especially in terms of time and personnel) can you devote to digital participation?

Contakt: l.giesen@liqd.net