About

The Future of Democracy Conference seeks to engage the nation in a discourse on the state of Bahamian democracy and the futures that are possible. How can we deepen Bahamian democracy, expand popular participation through more substantive and deeper public engagement, and improve the prospects for genuine renewal in party politics? How can we make government more accountable and more transparent? How can we improve the quality of governance in the country? Is there such a thing as better representation, and how can it be achieved?

The Future of Democracy Conference is intended to help mobilise citizens and build their capacity to participate as change agents and builders in our society. Most agree we need political reform but we too often place our hope in politicians. A key part of the solution to so many of our governance issues – whether it’s environmental concerns, rights, or mismanagement – is citizen leaders emerging across race, class and party lines and helping to introduce the new models we need.

This conference is dedicated to creating the spaces where we start that work