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Cooperative discourse is a combination of elements of >> mediation, of the >> Delphi survey and of the >> citizen juries aimed at solving planning assignments.
The first step is to draw up a catalogue of criteria for assessing various planning options; here a mediator works with representatives of the interest groups affected. In step two experts analyse the likely effects of the various planning options in a Delphi survey. In the third and final step citizens selected at random evaluate the options in a citizen jury, with the aid of the catalogue of criteria and the experts’ analyses. The outcome of cooperative discourse is a recommendation to the politicians (decision-makers).
Representatives of interest groups, experts, citizens selected at random
Level of involvement:
Joint decision
Time required overall:
Several months
Number of participants:
This method is suitable for medium-sized to largish groups