With people, never without them
Community mobilisation and citizen participation
Giving communities a meaningful role in understanding problems and shaping responses.
Our approach
Involve people in decisions that affect them
Participation is more than information or consultation. We design spaces, methods and dialogue sequences that enable different groups to contribute, negotiate and follow decisions that affect their territory.
We prepare dialogue processes suited to local languages, availability and relationships between groups. Contributions are shared back and connected to decisions so consultation leads to concrete follow-up.
Areas of intervention
How we can support you
- Community mobilisation
- Community consultation
- Citizen participation
- Stakeholder dialogue
- Inclusion of vulnerable groups
- Co-design of local solutions
A four-stage process
Frame
Clarify the question, expectations, stakeholders and decisions to inform.
Expected result : A shared mandate and realistic process.
Listen and analyse
Combine data, fieldwork and collective intelligence.
Expected result : An evidence-based reading of issues and possibilities.
Co-design
Formulate and arbitrate options with stakeholders.
Expected result : Owned choices translated into an action plan.
Support and learn
Support delivery, monitor signals and adjust.
Expected result : Stronger capacity to create and measure change.
Possible deliverables
Participation with clear follow-up
- A map of groups to involve, including less-heard voices.
- A consultation process and accessible materials.
- A summary of contributions and commitments to monitor.
Scope and deliverables are agreed with you when the engagement is framed.
Related expertise
A project, study or training need?
Let’s discuss your project
Tell us about the territory, your needs and timeline to prepare an initial conversation.