The Emirati government has announced the establishment of a new public authority aimed at directly involving citizens in decision-making processes. The new authority, dubbed “Community Managed Virtual Authority”, will be fully managed by Emirati citizens. Under the new system, ordinary citizens, experts, young people, business professionals, and retired individuals will take turns managing the community virtual authority. This will be based on merit, experience, and ability, rather than traditional elections.
According to the Emirati state news agency WAM, the objective of this move is to enable citizens to participate directly in decision-making, rather than being limited to just voting. The new authority will develop plans that can be implemented quickly and will improve people’s lives. This system will be based on public consultation and participation, which experts have described as a modern and collaborative democratic model.
The government claims that this new approach will lead to better decision-making and increased trust between citizens and the government. This move has been welcomed by many as a step towards a more inclusive and participatory democracy.
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