IYTT published Working Paper No 7 – December 2024 ‘Democratic World Cafés for Companies. Bridging the Gap Between the Private Sector and Active Participation in Democratic Society’. The working paper is authored by Francesca Bonomo and Jan Ferrer i Picó, Youth Fellows.
This paper introduces the innovative concept of “Democratic World Cafés for Companies”, a proposal designed to bring democratic discourse and active civic participation into corporate environments.
Born out of discussions at the 5th IYTT International Youth Conference in Barcelona (November 2023), this paper addresses the need for workplace democratization in an era where traditional democratic structures are facing significant challenges. It highlights the complex relationship between the traditional management structures and democratic values, offering new perspectives on how democratic principles can be implemented in corporate life.