Session 10: Connecting citizen voices to meaningful government action
Oct 12, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
CC9
Description
Evidence from the OECD Trust Survey shows that whether people feel they have a meaningful voice in public decision-making is one of the strongest drivers of trust. When people do not see how their views are considered, even technically sound reforms can face resistance, delays, and failure. This session will draw on OECD work on open government, including recent experiences in Australia and Spain, to explore how policymakers can support a thriving civic space, create the conditions for citizen participation, and ensure that civic engagement – online and offline – feeds meaningfully into decision‑making in practice.
