DDS

Digital Democracy Score (DDS) Training: Learn how the DDS works and how to use it

The INNOVADE project invites practitioners, policymakers, researchers, and civic tech actors to a free online training workshop introducing the Digital Democracy Score (DDS), a new tool for measuring and strengthening digital democracy initiatives.

The Digital Democracy Score helps users assess different dimensions of digital democracy, visualise results, and receive tailored recommendations. This workshop will guide participants through the background, methodology, and practical use of the DDS.

What to expect

The 60-minute workshop is structured in three parts:

  • Introduction to the DDS – background, objectives, and methodological foundations
  • Live demonstration – how the DDS works in practice
  • Q&A and discussion – an open exchange with the project team

Practical information

Date: 24th February and 4th March 2026. The same workshop is offered on two different dates.

Time: 10:00–11:00 CET

Format: Online (Microsoft Teams)

Cost: Free of charge

This workshop is suitable for anyone working with or interested in digital participation tools, civic technologies, democratic innovation, and the future of digital democracy.

Trust-IT’s Role

Trust-IT Services supports the INNOVADE project by leading communication and dissemination activities to maximise awareness, uptake, and impact of its results. For the Digital Democracy Score (DDS) Training webinar, Trust-IT coordinates outreach and promotion efforts, ensuring that practitioners, policymakers, researchers, and civic tech actors are effectively informed and engaged.

Further details on the agenda and registration are available on the INNOVADE website.