The World Forum for Democracy is a unique platform for political decision makers and activists to debate solutions to key challenges for democracies worldwide. By identifying and analysing experimental initiatives and practices, the Forum highlights and encourages democracy innovations at the grassroots and their transfer on a systemic level in order to strengthen the foundations of democratic societies. The Forum thus contributes to the evolution of democracy towards more participatory and inclusive structures and institutions.
The Youth Participation in the World Forum brings together 75 young people from more than 60 countries (2016). During the days preceding the start of the Forum, the participants take part in educational activities aiming at challenging their views on the Forum topics and helping them get ready to participate meaningfully in the Forum and make the youth voice heard.
