CitizenUnited enhances civic engagement by developing an inclusive digital platform, innovative coursework for students and training materials for faculty members to integrate e-participation into education. It equips academia with the skills to foster democratic participation while ensuring accessibility for people with disabilities — shaping future democratic engagement strategies through policy recommendations and stakeholder collaboration.
Erasmus+ KA220-HED
CitizenUnited
Empowering inclusive citizenship engagement in digital public governance in higher education.
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ProgrammeErasmus+ KA220-HED
Duration01/12/2025 – 31/07/2028
Total budget€250.000
Reference2025-1-BG01-KA220-HED-000359235
About the project
(The CitizenUnited Project: Empowering Inclusive Citizenship Engagement in Digital Public Governance in Higher Education)
Citizenship & Democracy Inclusion & Accessibility Faculty University Students
Objectives
- Raise awareness
Of low civic engagement and barriers faced by people with disabilities in democratic life.
- Empower academia
Build confidence of public administration and social/political science faculties to teach inclusive citizenship.
- Accessible e-participation
Use technology to create accessible environments for civic engagement.
Expected results
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Insights Report
From citizens, public authorities and disability organisations.
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Training package & coursework
For faculty and students, incorporating e-participation tools.
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E-participation platform
Digital tools and solutions accessible to people with disabilities.
Consortium · 6 partners
- 🇧🇬 New Bulgarian University, Bulgaria (Coordinator)
- 🇧🇬 Bulgarian School of Politics Dimitry Panitza, Bulgaria
- 🇱🇹 Kauno Technologijos Universitetas, Lithuania
- 🇮🇹 Università degli Studi di Torino, Italy
- 🇬🇷 Social Nebula, Greece
- 🇬🇷 Bluechain, Greece
Project resources
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Project result
Insights Report
From citizens, public authorities and disability organisations.