Please RSVP to Democracy: Behind the CIPCA Awards

What does it take to celebrate participatory democracy? Trophies, guests, last-minute appearances, many moving parts — and something that feels suspiciously like planning a wedding.In the Season 1 finale of Gen C, different teams across Civis come together to talk about our annual Civis Public Consultation Awards, which recognise government bodies making efforts toward participatory lawmaking through public consultations.But beyond the event itself, this episode looks at the world that makes such a celebration meaningful: the citizens who show up, the institutions that listen, the teams that build bridges, and the belief that our voice could shape something larger than ourselves.Expect behind-the-scenes stories, honest reflections, civic optimism, a few Bollywood references — and a reminder that democracy works better when more of us RSVP.