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Table 1 Conjoined Induced and Organic Participation aided by an Independent Third Party

From: Institutional innovations in public participation for improved local governance and urban sustainability in India

Main role

Support role

Role

Induced Participation by Government

Third Party commissioned by Public Deliberation Office

Organic Participation Advisory support by NGOs

Suggest topics for deliberation (by the public)

  

Receive topics for deliberation

  

Prioritize topics through a panel (random selected public and elected officials + experts, civic officials)

  

Research the topic, map stakeholders

Hold preparatory meetings with different stakeholders

Frame the deliberation

Compile and prepare materials for the public to review

Design deliberation process and its evaluation method

Appoint an oversight committee

  

Recruit an inclusive, representative group of deliberators

Provide participation support, if needed (wage compensation, travel, child care)

  

Conduct and facilitate the deliberation

Prepare the evaluation of the deliberation

 

 

Prepare the report of deliberation (including evaluation)

 

 

Publish the report of the deliberation

  

Submit the report to the relevant government authority

  

Publish how deliberation recommendations are incorporated in government decisions

  

Track and follow-up to ensure implementation

  

Review of the process, implementation and impacts

Report learning with suggested changes or adaptations for the future