Citizens as Partners: Information, consultation and public participation in policy-making

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23/05/07

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Summary/Overview:

This document looks at public policy making in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries and how public participation can be useful in this. The document comprises of two main parts; the first is an analytical review which introduces the topic and goes on to review and examine existing measures to inform, consult and engage citizens; it then suggests key factors for success and outlines some guiding principles. The second section provides interesting, in-depth case studies, featuring examples of initiatives that have been used to strengthen government-citizen relations in nine of the OECD Member countries.

Case study topics include: Healthcare, Poverty and social exclusion, Education, Environment, social housing, government transparency and GM food.

The document is lengthy, but well sectioned and easy to understand, providing complex detail in a comprehensible, accessible fashion. It is mainly useful for people in government.

Author(s):

Joanne Caddy, Christian Vergez

Date:

2001

Source:

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

Availability:

The OECD Bookshop offers:

• Download of full document, free
• Printed version, price £14

Type:

Evaluations / Research, 'How to' guide: Evaluation

Intended Reader(s):

Practitioner, Policy Maker

Intended Reader(s) - Specialist Groups:

Other: OECD member countries’ government staff

Focus:

General

Policy Area:

Democratic / Electoral Renewal, Environment, Neighbourhoods, Health & Well-being, Community Development, Community Cohesion / race equality, General

Alternative formats:

French, Italian, Russian & Portuguese