The OIDP Technical Secretariat invites experts and professionals in participatory democracy, open government, and citizen participation to serve on the jury that will evaluate applications for the 20th OIDP Award.

This year, we are looking for a diverse jury to help select the best practices in five key categories: Democracy and Peace, Public Space, Gender and Care, Ecological Transition, and Civic Technology.

Those interested should complete the expression of interest form before 27 February 2026. To be part of the jury, it is important to have experience in at least three of the above categories and to have a conversational level of English.

Join this global process and help strengthen participatory democracy worldwide! More details in the descriptive document.

Links of interest:

• Descriptive document
• Expression of interest form