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Citizen participation in political decision-making strengthens democracy by enhancing legitimacy, improving policy outcomes through diverse inputs, building public trust, and fostering accountability and ownership. It leads to more informed, responsive governance and informed citizenry.
democracy-international.org
https://www.democracy-international.org/citizen-participation
https://extension.umn.edu/public-engagement-strategies/five-reasons-involve-others-public-decisions
https://www.govocal.com/blog/why-citizen-participation-is-key-for-policymakers