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Jul 18 '12
Author: 
Robert Richards

Definition

 

Problems and Purpose

 

History

 

Participant Selection

 

Deliberation, Decisions, and Public Interaction

 

Influence, Outcomes, and Effects

 

Analysis and Criticism

 

Secondary Sources

 

External Links

 

Notes

 

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Method Data

Minimum Participants: 
24
Maximum Participants: 
36
Participant Selection: 
Random Selection
Communication Mode: 
Discussion, Dialogue, or Deliberation
Stages (other): 
Learning, Meeting the Public, Deliberation
Public Interaction Method(s): 
Public meeting, Published reports
Decision Method(s): 
Voting (Supermajoritarian)
Geographical Scope: 
Local (e.g. Neighbourhood, City/Town, Metropolitan Area)
Typical Funding Source: 
Regional Government (e.g. State, Provincial, Territorial)
Local Government (e.g. Village, Town, City)
Governance Contributions: 
Decision-Making
Preference Articulation
Issue Polarization: 
4 - Polarized
Issue Technical Complexity: 
4 - Quite Complex
Issue Interdependency : 
4 - Often Interdependent with Other Issues
Kind of Influence: 
Consultation (i.e. to advise decision makers)
Best for: 
Achieving Public Goods
Providing Social Goods
Facilitated: 
Yes
Typical Sponsoring Entity: 
Local Government (e.g. Village, Town, City)
Community Based Organization
Non-Governmental Organization (Non-profit)
Typical Implementing Entity: 
For Profit Business
Methods of Interaction: 
Face-to-face dialogue