5. Participation
5.9 E-participation
Last update: 10 July 2025
Key Initiatives and Tools
1. National Project “NP PARTI” (2017–2020)
Implemented by the Office of the Plenipotentiary of the Government for Civil Society, this project:
- Piloted 12 participatory projects across national, regional, and local levels
- Included themes such as open data, youth participation, and digital democracy
- Resulted in:
- Participatory budgeting in over 60 municipalities and 4 self-governing regions
- A pilot scheme for participatory budgeting in secondary schools (e.g., Trenčín Region, 2019)
- Expansion to primary and secondary schools in Bratislava, Trnava, and Trenčín regions in 2020
2. Digital Platforms for Civic Engagement
- Slov-Lex: A national platform allowing citizens to comment on draft legislation
- Decidim and other open-source tools used by municipalities for participatory processes
- Local government websites and apps provide information and feedback channels for public policy-making
Youth-Specific E-Participation
As of 2025, Slovakia does not have a dedicated Youth-Specific E-Participation tool. While young people can engage in general digital civic platforms—such as commenting on legislation via Slov-Lex or participating in municipal participatory budgeting—there is currently no national digital tool or platform designed exclusively for youth civic engagement.
Youth involvement in e-participation is typically facilitated through:
- General-purpose platforms used by all citizens
- School-based participatory budgeting pilots
- EU-funded projects like Erasmus+ Youth, which may include digital components.
Strategic Framework
Slovakia’s National Digital Decade Strategic Roadmap outlines the country’s commitment to:
- Enhancing digital public services
- Increasing digital literacy and civic engagement
- Supporting youth participation in digital governance-