Participatory Methods to strengthen Democracy in the Danube Region
(12 Theses from the 12th Danube Participation Day – series)
We’d love to keep the conversation going. Join the Danube Civil Society Forum (DCSF) for a short, informal Virtual Coffee Meeting where we connect ideas from the 12 Theses to everyday practice — and learn from each other across the Danube Participation Day community.
This new Virtual Coffee series is designed to continue that dialogue in a simple, interactive format — a coffee, a shared focus, and practical takeaways.
What is the fifth meeting about?
This session will focus on Participatory Methods to strengthen Democracy in the Danube Region, highlighting examples of methods and approaches that foster meaningful participation and encourage citizens to engage actively in democratic life.
The topic will be introduced by Carmen Stadelhofer, who has extensive experience in European cooperation and civil society engagement.
Format: 30 minutes, interactive
Welcome & icebreaker (5 min) — short reflection question linked to the theses
Brief input by the moderator + framing of the theses (5 min)
Interactive exchange (15–20 min) — open discussion, sharing experiences and perspectives
Closing & networking (3–5 min) — takeaways / action ideas
Who can join?
The Virtual Coffee Meetings are primarily designed for members of the Danube Civil Society Forum (DCSF). At the same time, they are open to participants of the Danube Participation Days, as well as civil society organisations, local and regional actors, youth practitioners, policy communicators, and anyone interested in participation, trust-building, and inclusive governance in the Danube Region.
Registration
To participate, please register here. We will share the Zoom link directly with registered participants ahead of the meeting.