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Nicole Curato

Filipino sociologist

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EstablishedCivic & Deliberation PractitionersCivic Deliberation ExpertDeliberative Democracy

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Nicole Curato is a Filipino sociologist and academic who studies civic practices, focusing on deliberation in divided societies and mini-publics. She authors books on these topics and contributes to understanding how groups engage in democratic processes.

Facilitators and event designers should know Curato’s work for its insights into structuring inclusive deliberation in polarized contexts. Her research offers frameworks for designing gatherings that prioritize equitable participation and civic dialogue.

Her work centers on deliberation in divided societies and mini-publics.

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Origination12
Verified recognition15
Stewardship and lineage15
Body of work10
Reach15
Recency55
53Authority score

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5Books

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