During the Civil Society Week celebrated in Colombia in April 2016, activists from around the globe gathered in Bogota to discuss the changing role of civil society in democracy in the 20th century. The World Bank, the regional development banks (e.g., Inter-American Development Bank), bilateral donors like DFID and other donors are also focusing on analyzing the evolution of participatory processes. In some circles more than others, there is now a constant reflection and discussions on the role of citizens, civil society and civic engagement in democratic governance.
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