OECD Guidelines for Citizen Participation Processes

This detailed report from OECD can help you understand how to engage stakeholders in participatory decision-making processes. It introduces key concepts and terms; outlines ten steps for designing, planning, and implementing a stakeholder or citizen participation process; and offers guiding principles for ensuring an effective participatory process. The report also features a list of resources and examples, as well as a practical implementation checklist.

While this tool has a public sector focus, it is intended for any organisation interested in advancing or incorporating citizen participatory decision-making.