Our participative and deliberative processes benefit when we share experience and expertise with peers.
Universality
Can deliberation be universal? Should it be? Is our way of conceptualizing and organizing it in Europe (still) too “Western-centric”? Are we ready to hear the answers to these questions? Regardless, they merit discussion and debate.
Interview
Nicole Curato and Melisa Ross, two researchers and experts in “democratic innovations”, provide insights into our practices.
Inclusiveness
Including marginalized groups can be difficult. How can we better reach those who are the furthest removed from decision-making processes?
Interview
Dr. Faheem Hussain successfully organized a citizens’ dialogue in a Rohingya refugee camp between Burma and Bangladesh in 2018.
Facilitation
In a multi-stakeholder dialogue or participatory process, conflicts are disruptive. But when they are handled effectively, they also open up opportunities.
Interview
Pablo Lumerman sheds light on his role as a facilitator between communities, businesses and governments in Latin America.
Civic participation
In many parts of the world, participatory processes and different forms of direct civic participation are on the rise. The Fellows network and experts from the World Economic Forum have charted these trends.
Interview
We organized a gathering with our program partners to look at (civic) participation, governance and societal impact.
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