Auroville’s evolving challenges demand urgent response, remedy, and renewal. Long-standing issues of trust, transparency, and inclusivity have eroded the foundation of its collective governance. To realign with its founding ideals, Auroville must embrace meaningful reforms, ensuring that participation, integrity, and unity guide its path forward.
Continue readingThe Auroville Foundation and the Residents’ Assembly are two integral pillars of Auroville’s governance and development. In this article, we explore the dynamic interplay between these two bodies and how they work in synergy to support Auroville’s growth and sustainability.
Continue readingAuroville, the renowned international experimental township in South India, is a living testament to the power of participatory organization and community building. Central to its unique governance model is the Residents’ Assembly, a dynamic body that embodies Auroville’s commitment to inclusivity, transparency, and shared governance. In this article, we explore the pivotal role of the Residents’ Assembly in shaping Auroville’s present and future, highlighting its significance as a model for participatory organization and collaborative decision-making.
Continue readingAuroville, the renowned international experimental township in South India, stands as a living embodiment of unity, sustainability, and conscious living. Central to its unique governance model is the Residents’ Assembly, an internal decision-making body that symbolizes the community’s commitment to inclusivity, transparency, and shared governance. In this article, we delve into the central role of the Residents’ Assembly in shaping Auroville’s present and future, and the valuable lessons it holds for democratic processes and community building worldwide.
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