Welcome to the website of the 2010 Global Forum on Modern Direct Democracy, a five-day international event that was held in San Francisco,
July 30-August 4, 2010. The conference attracted more than 400 direct democracy professionals, activists, critics
and scholars and produced the San Francisco Declaration
on Modern Direct Democracy.
The 2010 Global Forum website documents what the more than
160 speakers said and serves as the platform for the follow-up work. The site features online debates and global
working group efforts. This website is an entry point
for 21st century modern democracy.
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Greetings from the Mayor of San Francisco
"On behalf of the City and County of San Francisco,
it is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the
2010 Global Forum on Modern Direct Democracy, a five-day international
event that includes the two-day U.S. Conference on Initiative and
Referendum, being
held July 31 through August 4..."
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Greetings from the Governor of the State of California
"It is a pleasure to send my warmest greetings to all
who have come together for your 2010 Global Forum on Modern Direct Democracy..."
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Please join us in Montevideo, Uruguay Nov. 14-16, 2012
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read more »A Zocalo Public Square event the evening of Sept. 21 will look at how to make California direct democracy more accessible. An afternoon event looks at the impact of technology. Please join us.
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