who involve are why we think participation is important where to start...? the future participation...
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Who Involve areWhy we think participation is importantWhere to start...?The futureParticipation Compass
A whistle-stop tour of:
Involve are experts in public participation. We believe passionately in a democracy where citizens are able to take and influence the decisions that affect their lives.
Through both research and practice we seek to radically transform the relationship between citizens and their governments to better use the creativity, energy, knowledge, skills and resources of all.
About
• Registered Charity (nr. 1130568)
• Works with public organisations at local, national and international level
• www.involve.org.uk
About
Why participation is important
Governance and democracy
Ownership and civic activismCapacity Building and Learning
Improved ServicesSocial Cohesion
Where to start...?
Outcome(What)
Process / Structure
(How)
People(Who)
Context(Where)
Purpose(Why)
Process/ Structure
(How)
Current EngagementLots of activity (but limited methods):– Written consultations– Public meetings– Satisfaction surveys– Questionnaires
Current Engagement• Late in decision making cycle• Fixed in format and structure• One size fits all • Limited in scope• On Government terms
Inspiring Engagement• Starts with lived experience of citizens.• Builds capacity of citizens to problem-solve.• Designed with long-term impact in mind.• Citizens commissioned to tackle challenges.• Uses right incentives – including having fun! • Personalises engagement opportunities.• Uses social networks analysis
Old and new focusOld focus• What’s in it for
government?• Short term• Siloed by
organization
New focus• What’s in it for
the citizen? • Longer term• Focus on
relationships
involve33 Corsham Street,London, N1 6DR t: 020 7336 9475e: [email protected]: @TimJHughes