Periagoge
Scenario

When citizen participation meets professional political machinery

I was appointed to the planning commission to represent community interests but the developers have lawyers and studies and I feel completely outmatched.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The asymmetry between citizen volunteers and professional interests can make democratic participation feel tokenistic.

Your guide for this
Rabia
Rabia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Political and civic legacy?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.