EL4DEV The Age of Collaboration.pdf

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New Forms of Unions: By proposing the creation
of politico-societal unions like the Mediterranean
Societal Union, EL4DEV reinvents international
alliances, focusing on common societal goals rather
than economic or military interests.
Sovereignty and Autonomy: These unions respect
the sovereignty and autonomy of member territories,
fostering collaborations based on resource and skill
sharing to achieve collective goals.

2. Citizen Participation and Inclusion
Community Engagement
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Active Participation: Citizens are encouraged to
actively participate in the design, implementation,
and evaluation of public policies. This translates into
collaborative projects where each individual can
contribute their ideas and expertise.
Social Inclusion: EL4DEV integrates mechanisms
to include all voices, particularly those of
marginalized groups, in the political process. This
ensures that policies are representative and address
the needs of the entire population.

Transparency and Accountability
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Open Governance: Transparency is at the heart of
EL4DEV’s governance model. Political decisions,
budgetary processes, and project outcomes are
accessible to the public, thus strengthening trust and
accountability.
Technology for Transparency: The use of
advanced technologies, such as online collaborative
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