Data

Location
Belgique
Scope of Influence
National
Files
Rapport.pdf
Start Date
End Date
Ongoing
No
Purpose/Goal
Make, influence, or challenge decisions of government and public bodies
Develop the civic capacities of individuals, communities, and/or civil society organizations
Research
Spectrum of Public Participation
Consult
Total Number of Participants
12
Open to All or Limited to Some?
Limited to Only Some Groups or Individuals
General Types of Methods
Deliberative and dialogic process
General Types of Tools/Techniques
Facilitate dialogue, discussion, and/or deliberation
Inform, educate and/or raise awareness
Legality
Yes
Face-to-Face, Online, or Both
Face-to-Face
Types of Interaction Among Participants
Discussion, Dialogue, or Deliberation
Information & Learning Resources
Expert Presentations
Decision Methods
General Agreement/Consensus
Communication of Insights & Outcomes
Public Report
Type of Organizer/Manager
National Government
Philanthropic Organization
Type of Funder
National Government
Evidence of Impact
No

CASE

Citizens' panels on GMOs

February 12, 2021 Jaskiran Gakhal, Participedia Team
February 10, 2021 Antonin Lacelle-Webster
February 3, 2021 Antonin Lacelle-Webster
December 11, 2020 Antonin Lacelle-Webster
Location
Belgique
Scope of Influence
National
Files
Rapport.pdf
Start Date
End Date
Ongoing
No
Purpose/Goal
Make, influence, or challenge decisions of government and public bodies
Develop the civic capacities of individuals, communities, and/or civil society organizations
Research
Spectrum of Public Participation
Consult
Total Number of Participants
12
Open to All or Limited to Some?
Limited to Only Some Groups or Individuals
General Types of Methods
Deliberative and dialogic process
General Types of Tools/Techniques
Facilitate dialogue, discussion, and/or deliberation
Inform, educate and/or raise awareness
Legality
Yes
Face-to-Face, Online, or Both
Face-to-Face
Types of Interaction Among Participants
Discussion, Dialogue, or Deliberation
Information & Learning Resources
Expert Presentations
Decision Methods
General Agreement/Consensus
Communication of Insights & Outcomes
Public Report
Type of Organizer/Manager
National Government
Philanthropic Organization
Type of Funder
National Government
Evidence of Impact
No

In order to address the issue of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), federal public authorities joined forces with the Foundation for Future Generations (FGF) to organize citizens' panels in two Belgian municipalities in 2003.

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

This entry comes from the following publication: Vrydagh, J., Devillers, S., Talukder, D., Jacquet, V. & Bottin, J. (2020). Les mini-publics en Belgique (2001-2018) : expériences de panels citoyens délibératifs. Courrier hebdomadaire du CRISP, 32(32-33), 5-72. https://doi.org/10.3917/cris.2477.0005