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Citizens in Action
Case Study Series

During the last nine years, the Citizenship DRC has collected more than 150 case studies that examine how citizen action shapes states and societies. To share some of these persuasive stories, the Citizenship DRC has created a series of two-page summaries entitled Citizens in Action. The first five focus on citizen participation in health policy, and the second on citizen action and accountability. More will follow. The series provides a clear and concise exposition of the diverse ways that citizens claim their rights – everything from everyday acts to global activism. You may also contact us if you wish to receive printed copies.

 

Citizen Prescriptions for Better Health Policy Citizen Actions for Accountability

Treating AIDS with Activism in South Africa

Mexico's Native Communities Reverse the Flow of Accountability

Taking a Seat on Brazil's Health Councils

The Fabric of Accountability in Bangladesh's Garment Industry

In Bangladesh, Citizens Leave a Legacy in Health

Outrage and Social Organising in Kenya's Tenements

UK Activists Team Up with Health Officials

Keeping the Corporation Honest in Visag, India

Canada's Designs for Aboriginal Participation

Getting to the Bottom of the Story with Theatre for Development

 

 

Resources

Citizen Prescriptions for Better Health Policy

Treating AIDS with Activism in South Africa

Taking a Seat on Brazil's Health Councils

In Bangladesh, Citizens Leave a Legacy in Health

UK Activists Team Up with Health Officials

Canada's Designs for Aboriginal Participation

Citizen Actions for Accountability

Mexico's Native Communities Reverse the Flow of Accountability

The Fabric of Accountability in Bangladesh's Garment Industry

Outrage and Social Organising in Kenya's Tenements

Keeping the Corporation Honest in Visag, India

Getting to the Bottom of the Story with Theatre for Development

Other Case Study Series

Case Studies of Social Movements and National Policy Change

Winning Women's Rights in Morocco

Land Reform in the Philippines

Democratisation and Foreign Aid in Africa

Creating Urban Reform in Brazil

Winning the Right to Information Campaign in India

Gaining AIDS Treatment in South Africa

Changing Turkey's Laws to Improve Women's Rights

Protecting the Child in Chile

Reducing Maternal Mortality in Mexico

Case Studies from the
Champions of Participation
This set of case studies show innovative examples of citizen participation in local government:

Citizens reclaim their rights to be informed: Abuja, Nigeria

Communities with clear vision: Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA

Working on both sides of the equation: the role of NGOs in strengthening champions of participation, India

Public congress and citizen participation in disaster zones: New Orleans, USA

NGO influence on government policy on citizen participation: South Africa

Participatory budgeting for a vibrant city: Newcastle, UK

A citizen’s perspective: Sheffield, UK

The Alinksy method of participation and social change: The East London Communities Organisation, UK