Expertise Offer for HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-DEMOCRACY-09

CEIPES (International Centre for the Promotion of Education and Development) will contribute to the action as a key partner with strong expertise in social innovation, participatory approaches, capacity building, and stakeholder engagement across Europe. With extensive experience in EU-funded projects, CEIPES plays a pivotal role in fostering inclusive, democratic, and community-driven processes, particularly involving young people, civil society organisations, and marginalised groups.

Within the action, CEIPES will lead and support activities aimed at strengthening democratic participation, civic engagement, and social inclusion through innovative and participatory methodologies. Building on its experience in non-formal education, co-creation, and community-based approaches, CEIPES will contribute to the design and implementation of inclusive engagement strategies that empower citizens to actively participate in democratic processes, both online and offline.

CEIPES will play a central role in stakeholder mapping, community outreach, and the facilitation of co-creation processes involving citizens, civil society, public authorities, and other relevant actors. This includes organising participatory workshops, pilot activities, and capacity-building programmes designed to enhance democratic skills, critical thinking, and active citizenship, with particular attention to underrepresented and vulnerable groups.

In addition, CEIPES will contribute to the development and testing of innovative tools and methodologies that support democratic innovation, including digital and hybrid participation formats, civic engagement frameworks, and scalable models for inclusive governance.

CEIPES will also support dissemination, communication, and exploitation activities, ensuring wide outreach and engagement at local, national, and European levels. Through its established networks and communication channels, CEIPES will promote project results, facilitate knowledge transfer, and contribute to the long-term sustainability and impact of the action