Evaluation guidelines for representative deliberative processes

Framework for evaluating deliberative democratic processes to ensure inclusivity, transparency, and policy impact.

The framework is useful for assessing the quality and effectiveness of deliberative democratic initiatives. It establishes key principles such as inclusivity, transparency, informed participation, and policy impact, ensuring that citizen engagement processes are meaningful and credible. The guidelines help public authorities and organizers conduct objective evaluations by setting minimum standards and offering practical assessment tools.

The document emphasizes both short-term and long-term impacts, from participant experience to policy influence and public trust. It includes case studies demonstrating how evaluations can enhance democratic engagement and improve decision-making. By promoting systematic assessment, the guidelines support governments and organizations in strengthening deliberative democracy and making citizen participation more effective.

Source: OECD
Language: English

Year of publication: 2021