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When should there be *no* consultation or engagement?
We should start with the caveat that this is a rare scenario - more often than not, citizens are demanding more consultation or engagement and government is generally trying to become more participatory. However, there are some basic ‘rules of thumb’. Firstly, you...
Engagement technology and democratic corrosion
Digital democracy is getting a hard time.  Governments are increasingly suspicious of surveillance and discrimination by algorithm, not to mention growing awareness of foreign cyber interference. A recent EU report paints a dark picture of democratic corrosion –...
Going the distance – delivering benefit from infrastructure
Setting expectations, doing the research and communicating clearly are critical when it comes to designing and implementing schemes – the old adage of applying ‘good manners and common sense’ holds strong in almost all scenarios. It’s easy to get carried away with...
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