Die Kunst, sich nicht über den Runden Tisch ziehen zu lassen. Ein Leitfaden für BürgerInneninitiativen in Beteiligungsverfahren

Topics

• New forms of decision-making
• Policies and instruments

Abstract

The publication “Die Kunst, sich nicht über den Runden Tisch ziehen zu lassen” is addressed to citizens’ initiatives which already participate in a citizens’ cooperation project or which consider to contribute. Experience shows that citizens’ cooperation projects often bring about amicable and social answers supported by a broadly based majority. Thus they can be a helpful contribution to the political culture. But not always citizens’ cooperation projects offer fair opportunities to all stakeholders. This guideline gives practical tips how to come up against political receipt in citizens’ cooperation projects. The aim of the publication is to support citizens’ initiatives in the valuation of projects and to demand certain conditions for a successful participation. The book highlights the following questions: When does participation make sense? Which framework conditions are required? What is important concerning the definition of project aims, the design of the project and the process of conversation and negotiations?

Most relevant parts of the publication

4) The edges of the round table. Tips for effective participation. 5) Consensus and dissent – We need both!

Journal / Publisher / Institution

Stiftung MITARBEIT, Bonn

Issue / Volume / Number

ISBN: 3-928053-81-7

Reference to the original publication

http://www.wz-berlin.de/online-mediation/files/publications/fischer_etal_leitfaden_beteiligung.pdf