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The Swiss Model of Decentralized Power: Understanding Bottom-Up Governance

The Swiss Model of Decentralized Power: Understanding Bottom-Up Governance

The Swiss Model of Decentralized Power: Understanding Bottom-Up Governance

5thavenueartist

May 7, 20244 min read

Switzerland's Low Crime Rate and its Unique Approach to Crime Prevention:

Switzerland's Low Crime Rate and its Unique Approach to Crime Prevention:

Switzerland's Low Crime Rate and its Unique Approach to Crime Prevention:

5thavenueartist

May 3, 20243 min read

"How Can We keep our Power Intact" A Poem - by Simon Gregory

"How Can We keep our Power Intact" A Poem - by Simon Gregory

"How Can We keep our Power Intact" A Poem - by Simon Gregory

5thavenueartist

May 3, 20241 min read

Switzerland's impressive GDP per capita – is it linked to its system of Direct Democracy?

Switzerland's impressive GDP per capita – is it linked to its system of Direct Democracy?

Switzerland's impressive GDP per capita – is it linked to its system of Direct Democracy?

5thavenueartist

May 3, 20245 min read

Comparison between countries - number of referendums held in each country's history

Comparison between countries - number of referendums held in each country's history

Comparison between countries - number of referendums held in each country's history

5thavenueartist

May 3, 20241 min read

Local governance in Switzerland: Adequate municipal autonomy cumintergovernmental cooperation? written by Ketema Wakjira Debela with Richard Meissner as the reviewing editor

Local governance in Switzerland: Adequate municipal autonomy cumintergovernmental cooperation? written by Ketema Wakjira Debela with Richard Meissner as the reviewing editor

Local governance in Switzerland: Adequate municipal autonomy cumintergovernmental cooperation? written by Ketema Wakjira Debela with Richard Meissner as the reviewing editor

5thavenueartist

May 1, 20242 min read

The Swiss political System

The Swiss political System

The Swiss political System

5thavenueartist

Apr 30, 20241 min read

The Swiss Healthcare System - a short video

The Swiss Healthcare System - a short video

The Swiss Healthcare System - a short video

5thavenueartist

Apr 30, 20241 min read

Localism - A podcast on how it works in Switzerland from the New Zealand Initiative

Localism - A podcast on how it works in Switzerland from the New Zealand Initiative

Localism - A podcast on how it works in Switzerland from the New Zealand Initiative

5thavenueartist

Apr 30, 20241 min read

Looking to adopt Referendums as Part of your Political System

Looking to adopt Referendums as Part of your Political System

Looking to adopt Referendums as Part of your Political System

5thavenueartist

Apr 30, 20243 min read

What methods does Switzerland employ to retain local currency circulation, and is there any correlation with Direct Democracy in this approach?

What methods does Switzerland employ to retain local currency circulation, and is there any correlation with Direct Democracy in this approach?

What methods does Switzerland employ to retain local currency circulation, and is there any correlation with Direct Democracy in this approach?

5thavenueartist

Apr 30, 20243 min read

Public Trust in Government

Public Trust in Government

Public Trust in Government

5thavenueartist

Apr 27, 20241 min read

Flourtopia Transitions to Direct Democracy

Flourtopia Transitions to Direct Democracy

Flourtopia Transitions to Direct Democracy

5thavenueartist

Apr 27, 20242 min read

AUGUST 1st Every Swiss Citizen Rejoices

AUGUST 1st Every Swiss Citizen Rejoices

AUGUST 1st Every Swiss Citizen Rejoices

5thavenueartist

Apr 27, 20241 min read

Fiscal Competition in Switzerland's Direct Democracy: A Powerful Pillar of Democratic Innovation and a Recipe for Transforming Society Introduction:

Fiscal Competition in Switzerland's Direct Democracy: A Powerful Pillar of Democratic Innovation and a Recipe for Transforming Society Introduction:

Fiscal Competition in Switzerland's Direct Democracy: A Powerful Pillar of Democratic Innovation and a Recipe for Transforming Society Introduction:

5thavenueartist

Apr 27, 20243 min read

PART I - 24th April 2024 - 16 Points about why Direct Democracy works in Switzerland - key elements:

PART I - 24th April 2024 - 16 Points about why Direct Democracy works in Switzerland - key elements:

PART I - 24th April 2024 - 16 Points about why Direct Democracy works in Switzerland - key elements:

5thavenueartist

Apr 25, 20244 min read

PART II - 25th April 2024 13 additional points about why Direct democracy works in Switzerland - key elements

PART II - 25th April 2024 13 additional points about why Direct democracy works in Switzerland - key elements

PART II - 25th April 2024 13 additional points about why Direct democracy works in Switzerland - key elements

5thavenueartist

Apr 25, 20245 min read

Switzerland's Municipalities: A Deeper Look at Subsidiarity in Action

Switzerland's Municipalities: A Deeper Look at Subsidiarity in Action

Switzerland's Municipalities: A Deeper Look at Subsidiarity in Action

5thavenueartist

Apr 23, 20242 min read

The Wisdom of Cows: The Direct Democracy Mooovement!

The Wisdom of Cows: The Direct Democracy Mooovement!

The Wisdom of Cows: The Direct Democracy Mooovement!

5thavenueartist

Apr 23, 20241 min read

The Pitfalls of Shared Responsibility in Localism: A Warning Against Inefficiency and Moral Hazard

The Pitfalls of Shared Responsibility in Localism: A Warning Against Inefficiency and Moral Hazard

The Pitfalls of Shared Responsibility in Localism: A Warning Against Inefficiency and Moral Hazard

5thavenueartist

Apr 23, 20245 min read

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