11: Citizen Input

Take citizen input very seriously – at least as seriously as other inputs

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A mindset change amongst many in European institutions is needed to take citizen input very seriously – at least as seriously as other inputs. This is about thinking differently, getting citizens involved as early in the process as possible, and being prepared to assist the shift of power between institutions, organised groups, citizens, communities and other actors, and focusing on how this can be done. Recognise both that participatory democracy matters and that citizen and grass roots movements matter to participatory democracy and thus to eParticipation. Ensure the needs of the stakeholders involved are directly addressed, and enable participants to adopt different roles.

Stakeholder(s):

• Citizens

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