But would “just transition”, which has now become a true call for action, also apply to democracy? This is the bold proposal put forth in a new report published by the University of Delaware’s Biden School of Public Policy and Administration.

In simple terms, it means the way democracies have been functioning need a bold reset, and the best way to do this is to create new democratic ecosystems in which the current dominant model, liberal democracy with elected representatives, is not entirely set aside but gives space to newly emerging democratic innovations.

The person behind this bold proposition is Josh Lerner, co-executive director of People Powered, a global organization based in the United States promoting new ways to reform and change the way we practice democracy.

People Powered members are part of an increasingly rich movement of individuals and organizations pushing for radical changes in the way liberal democracies work.

Amid disenfranchisement and disengagement among many people around the world, it is paramount that we move beyond the current system with proposals to reform it from within.

It is OK to make voting easier and more accessible. It is OK to bring in more transparency and accountability in how political parties operate. It is also very OK to do away with the still rampant corruption and nepotism.