Campaspe is a relatively new local government area in Victoria, Australia. In 2014 the council undertook a consultation-led approach to develop their strategic plan on the future of the Shire over the next 20 years. The project made a particular effort to engage with children and young people through school...
Canada’s World was a three-year citizens’ dialogue focused on advancing a new vision for Canadian international policy. The initiative aimed to advance democratic development and to inspire citizens to formulate and advance their own future-oriented vision for Canadian international policy.
In 2012, plans for the construction of a new Mental Health Center of Denver began under the title ‘The Dahlia Project.’ Initially, fundraising was the only form of community engagement pursued by organizers; however, in-depth public consultations became necessary to proceed with the development when local residents protested against the...
Faced with difficult decisions of how to develop a balanced budget, Daly City sought to educate and involve residents through a deliberative process designed to identify community values and priorities that would determine funding levels for city programs and services.