Data

General Issues
Science & Technology
Specific Topics
Biomedical Research & Development
Collections
OECD Project on Representative Deliberative Processes
Location
Baden-Württemberg
Germany
Scope of Influence
Regional
Links
Planning Cells on Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering [DE]
OECD Project Page for Innovative Citizen Participation
Ongoing
No
Time Limited or Repeated?
A single, defined period of time
Purpose/Goal
Develop the civic capacities of individuals, communities, and/or civil society organizations
Make, influence, or challenge decisions of government and public bodies
Approach
Consultation
Spectrum of Public Participation
Consult
Total Number of Participants
194
Open to All or Limited to Some?
Limited to Only Some Groups or Individuals
Recruitment Method for Limited Subset of Population
Stratified Random Sample
General Types of Methods
Deliberative and dialogic process
General Types of Tools/Techniques
Facilitate dialogue, discussion, and/or deliberation
Recruit or select participants
Specific Methods, Tools & Techniques
Deliberation
Planning Cells
Civic Lottery
Legality
Yes
Face-to-Face, Online, or Both
Face-to-Face
Types of Interaction Among Participants
Discussion, Dialogue, or Deliberation
Express Opinions/Preferences Only
Communication of Insights & Outcomes
Public Report
Type of Organizer/Manager
Regional Government
Funder
Budget of the Academy of Technology Assessment BaWü
Type of Funder
Regional Government
Staff
No

CASE

Planning Cells on Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

November 3, 2020 Jaskiran Gakhal, Participedia Team
October 4, 2020 Joyce Chen
General Issues
Science & Technology
Specific Topics
Biomedical Research & Development
Collections
OECD Project on Representative Deliberative Processes
Location
Baden-Württemberg
Germany
Scope of Influence
Regional
Links
Planning Cells on Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering [DE]
OECD Project Page for Innovative Citizen Participation
Ongoing
No
Time Limited or Repeated?
A single, defined period of time
Purpose/Goal
Develop the civic capacities of individuals, communities, and/or civil society organizations
Make, influence, or challenge decisions of government and public bodies
Approach
Consultation
Spectrum of Public Participation
Consult
Total Number of Participants
194
Open to All or Limited to Some?
Limited to Only Some Groups or Individuals
Recruitment Method for Limited Subset of Population
Stratified Random Sample
General Types of Methods
Deliberative and dialogic process
General Types of Tools/Techniques
Facilitate dialogue, discussion, and/or deliberation
Recruit or select participants
Specific Methods, Tools & Techniques
Deliberation
Planning Cells
Civic Lottery
Legality
Yes
Face-to-Face, Online, or Both
Face-to-Face
Types of Interaction Among Participants
Discussion, Dialogue, or Deliberation
Express Opinions/Preferences Only
Communication of Insights & Outcomes
Public Report
Type of Organizer/Manager
Regional Government
Funder
Budget of the Academy of Technology Assessment BaWü
Type of Funder
Regional Government
Staff
No

In 1995, the 194 members of the Planning Cells on Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering met to provide citizens' opinions on topics of biotechnology and genetic engineering.

Problems and Purpose

Background History and Context

Organizing, Supporting, and Funding Entities

Participant Recruitment and Selection

Methods and Tools Used

What Went On: Process, Interaction, and Participation

Influence, Outcomes, and Effects

Analysis and Lessons Learned

See Also

References

External Links

Notes

Data was sourced from OECD (2020), Innovative Citizen Participation and New Democratic Institutions: Catching the Deliberative Wave, OECD Publishing, Paris, https://doi.org/10.1787/339306da-en.