Netwerk Democratie’s mission rests on two pillars: Digital democracy and the democratisation of technology.

Netwerk Democratie is committed to a resilient democracy in the digital society.

Digital technology offers both opportunities and risks for democracy. Opportunities lie in the countless opportunities for citizens to organise themselves, in innovative forms of citizen participation and a more transparent government. Risks include fake news, interference in elections and the concentration of power in a handful of tech companies.

Netwerk Democratie identifies the opportunities and converts them into practical applications to strengthen democracy. We put the risks on the agenda and offer alternative perspectives for action. Netwerk Democratie’s mission rests on two pillars: Digital democracy and the democratisation of technology.