13th July 2022
This seminar focuses on digital tools which facilitate the input from the public into the process of drafting legislation. This type of tools has been very popular in recent years, with many parliaments bringing them on board, particularly in Latin America. However, it is not always clear how effective these tools are. This seminar will explore the case of the Congreso Virtual platform in Chile, a joint effort developed by the Parliament of Chile and civil society. It will also include a broader reflection on the effectiveness of this type of tools by Maria Baron, President of the Directorio Legislativo, which has championed the use of technology to enhance public input into legislation for over a decade.
Speakers: Maria Baron (Directorio Legislativo), Rocio Noriega, and Maria de los Angeles Cifuentes (Congreso Virtual, Chile)