Participatory Democracy and the Crisis of Politics. The Experience of Community Plans

The crisis in politics & in the parties is evident. One may speak of a crisis of militancy & of affiliation; however, the parties continue to be the fundamental elements of the system. Political life is not based on participation, while community plans demand the input of the population, the authentic protagonist of the process. In order to put into play community plans it is necessary to have an adequate methodology, a community team which guides the process & the citizens of an area ready to improve its situation. Participation requires open & flexible organizations. Adapted from the source document.