LegisTech for Democracy - 1st Edition | In times of Crisis, Parliaments can not stop
How it was
Recognising the International Day for Democracy, Bússola Tech had the privilege of hosting in September 2020 the inaugural "LegisTech for Democracy," a momentous digital forum. Set amidst the challenging circumstances brought on by the first year of the global Covid-19 pandemic, this forum witnessed the necessity for innovation in maintaining the effective functioning of institutions worldwide, particularly those at the heart of democracy: our legislative bodies.
Honouring this event, approximately twenty distinguished Parliament Houses globally rose to the occasion, illustrating resilience and adaptability in the face of adversity. The participants included:
Asamblea Nacional of Ecuador
Assembleia Legislativa de São Paulo | Brazil
Assembleia Legislativa do Rio de Janeiro | Brazil
Assembleia Nacional of Cape Verde
Assembly of the People's Representatives of Tunisia
Cámara de Diputadas y Diputados of Chile
Câmara dos Deputados of Brazil
Câmara Municipal de Campinas | Brazil
Câmara Municipal de Marabá | Brazil
Câmara Municipal de Novo Hamburgo | Brazil
Câmara Municipal de Patos | Brazil
Câmara Municipal de Porto Alegre | Brazil
Câmara Municipal de Pouso Alegre | Brazil
Chancellery of the Riigikogu of Estonia
Congreso de Diputados of Spain
EU Parliament
House of Commons of Canada
Knesset
National Assembly of Zambia
Pan-African Parliament
ParlAmericas
Parliament of South Africa
Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago
Senado de España | Spain
Senado de la República of Mexico
Senado Federal of Brazil
U.S. House of Representatives
UK Parliament
Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine
Each participant imparted their unique journey of implementing remote deliberation projects to sustain legislative functions under pandemic-related constraints. This was an unparalleled opportunity to share insights into the digital transformation efforts that became crucial for ensuring the continuity of democratic processes in these trying times.
In this one-of-a-kind gathering of national parliaments, public servants, parliamentarians, and private entrepreneurs alike fostered a burgeoning community dedicated to embracing the digital era. Their collective commitment and dedication underscored a united front to uphold democratic principles, demonstrating the potential of technology as a powerful ally in this endeavour.
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