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Global Public Square GlobalNet21 started as 21st Century Network in April 2007 to discuss some of the great issues of the 21st century and then follow this up with further debate and action.
It is about enlarging the Public Square where debate takes place using social networks to bring new audiences of people into that debate.
Linking with Organisations Linking with Citizens
Inclusive Dialogue
We hold events several times a month to create and expand engagement in the public square between citizens as well as corporations, government and NGOs where there is a common concern for the sustainability of both our planet and the people on it.
Engagement Online & Off Engagement & Drama
We hold several types of meetings where public engagement takes place and these include,
• House of Commons Meetings • Larger Discussions & Debates • Smaller Networking Meetings • House Meetings • Global Webinars
Our Meetings & Events
Chickenshed at The House of Commons
House of Commons Meetings We have held many meetings in the House of Commons on a wide variety of topics and all hosted by an MP.
We try to ensure there is plenty of time for audience participation so that public engagement actually happens!
Many Meetings, Many Venues Some of our larger meetings are held in different venues across London and involve non government organisations, corporations, public services as well as an audience of concerned citizens.
Smaller Networking Meetings
We also hold many smaller meetings where the discussion can take place in more depth. These meetings allow people time to network and make connections.
As a result of many of these meetings, people get together informally, join interest groups and take action that is right for them.
Unheard Voices
In our work it is clear that there are many people and groups who are hidden or who have voices that are unheard.
In the past year we have worked hard to give a platform to some of these groups and particularly the homeless, the disabled and those who have been exploited and trafficked. We have also linked them with decision makers to create better understanding and to encourage positive action
Meeting Anywhere Meeting Informally
We have also begun to pilot and develop House Meetings so those interested in the issues we discuss can meet informally to engage further and discuss follow up and action. Some of these house meetings are beginning to take off into a life of their own with ongoing meetings and activities.
House Meetings
Reaching Out Globally Digital Samba On Synch
Global audiences are now engaged in our discussions through online Webinars. Using the OnSync platform, these can be used for presentations, discussions and collaboration. We have had presentations not just from the UK but also from Sweden, the United States, New Zealand and Canada
Global Webinars
Crossing Boundaries Engaging Citizens
Our aim is public engagement – to increase discussion, knowledge and debate that can lead to further action. We aim to involve new audiences of people using social networks and the new media so that we can cross national, organisational and cultural boundaries to create better understanding and common purpose.
Public Engagement
Meetup.Com Our Events & Activities
We are one of the largest groups on the UK meetup site and probably the largest public engagement site on the meetup platform with almost 3,500 members. Meetup uses online contact to facilitate actual meetings as well as foster an online community.
Where The Cyber World Meets The Real World
Creating Relationships Making Connections
We also use other social networks to involve new audiences and they all have important uses. � We have over 2,000 members
of our Linkedin Group � We also have a Facebook Group
with almost 1,300 members � We have a presence on Twitter,
Myspace and we publish a Blog.
Other Social Networks
Creating Space Online & Offline
At Events we try to create space for people to network so they can make contact, start new activities and get involved in action with others. We are now beginning to create this networking space online by using Skype and Google+ so that the networking can continue no matter what the geographical distance.
Networking
Linking with Universities Transferring Knowledge
As our network expands and develops then it has become increasingly important to develop a knowledge base around our work of public engagement. So we are now beginning to link up with Universities and Institutions of Higher Education to do this and to collaborate in combining engagement with knowledge.
Knowledge Base
Modular Learning The Elearning Platform
One way we have developed a knowledge base is by developing some elearning modules that are associated with our meetings and activities and these include modules on � Leadership & Transformation � Disability and Inclusion � Child Trafficking
Elearning
Channeling Podcasts Video & Streaming
We have developed many podcasts of our meetings and are now beginning to do short Podcast Interviews and case studies.
We also do short Video Sequences from our meetings to engage and motivate.
Podcasts & Video
Enabling Society Some Examples
We work with a number of of NGOs, social enterprises and community associations in developing our programme of activities. They are an important part of the Public Square and form the basis of civil society. Their input has been important in our debates and discussions.
Civil Society
Chris Manze From The Stone Soup Project
Rob Berkeley from the Runnymede Trust
Paul Morrell, Director of Education & Outreach from Chickenshed
Adeline Afi Ouro-Gnao working with NGOs and the Togolese Community
Established Organisations Some Examples
We also work with Foundations and Corporations as well as a number of Think Tanks. They are involved in meetings, help sponsor our activities and take part in the public square debate about the 21st century. Often their staff and employees attend our meetings.
Business, Foundations & Corporations
Clare Woodcraft from The Shell Foundation
David Pardey from the Institute of Leadership & Management
Anna Coote, Head of Social Policy at The New Economic Foundation
John Loughhead, Executive Director of The UK Energy Research Centre.
Governance & Citizens Some Examples
We try to always engage with decision makers at various levels and involve them in discussion. Creating new ways of engaging MPs, local Councillors, key corporate and civil society figures with active citizens is one of the challenges of the present century.
Dialogue With Decision Makers
Sir Stuart Etherington, Chief Executive of NCVO
Ed Vaizey MP Minister responsible for Culture, Communications and the Creative Industries
Vice Admiral Charles Style CBE, Commandant of the Royal College of Defence Studies.
Cllr Bambos Charalambous talking to the Sock Mob & The Homeless.
B Y D E V E L O P I N G A N D E N H A N C I N G T H E P U B L I C S Q U A R E T H R O U G H S O C I A L N E T W O R K I N G A N D A C T U A L M E E T I N G S O U R H O P E I S T O C R E A T E A N A C T I V E C I T I Z E N S H I P T H A T I S L O C A L , N A T I O N A L A N D G L O B A L . I N A C E N T U R Y O F I M M E N S E C H A N G E A N D U N C E R T A I N T Y T H E N T H I S I S V I T A L F O R O U R F U T U R E A N D O U R D E M O C R A C Y .
Global Public Square & Active Citizenship
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