'Participation' has become a buzzword in government statements and policy papers and the concept is being given concrete shape. But how can participation be organised? What methods are available and when and how are they applied? What are the implications for the budget and staff? To offer a few answers to these questions, the King Baudouin Foundation and viWTA joined forces and shared their expertise. Nikki Slocum (United Nations University) used these materials to put together a toolkit on participatory methods (in English.) It contains:

• A presentation of ten methods (e.g. World Café, Citizens' Jury, Consensus Conference, Expert Panel)
• A step-by-step, hands-on manual, with detailed checklists
• Realistic expectations of outcomes

Download the (English only) manual "Participatory Methods Toolkit":
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