Global Forum


The Global Forum on Modern Direct Democracy is the premier global conference on participatory and direct-­democratic procedures and practices around the world. It has convened eight times since 2008:

The eleventh edition of the Global Forum on Modern Direct Democracy took place in Mexico City from February 27th to March 4th 2023. 

The Co-Presidents of the Forum, Joe Mathews (Los Angeles/USA) and Bruno Kaufmann (Arboga/Sweden) extend a warm welcome: