What is...?ParticipationTypes of participation Involve’s Pathways through Participation research, with NCVO and the Institute f…Learn MoreWhat is...?Public ParticipationPublic participation is the engagement of individuals with the various structures and institutions of democr…Learn MoreWhat is...?FacilitationFacilitation is a process of enabling groups to work cooperatively and effectively together and which emphas…Learn MoreWhat is...?Deliberative public engagementDeliberation is an approach to decision-making that allows participants to consider relevant information fro…Learn MoreWhat is...?Deliberative systems thinkingDeliberative systems thinking is an approach to understanding and analysing democracy that is concerned with…Learn MoreWhat is...?Open GovernmentOpen government is the simple but powerful idea that governments and institutions work better for citizens w…Learn MoreWhat is...?Public engagement in public policy-makingEngaging the public in policy-making is an important step. If it is not done well, it can damage the reputat…Learn More