Video of “Exploring powerful engagement methods: deliberative designs” by Lyn Carson

The following video will probably require a broadband connection for satisfactory viewing.  You can also get a copy of the video on CD-ROM by emailing info@mfe.govt.nz.

• Introduction; the current relationship between governments and citizens; ways of engaging with citizens; random selection, deliberation and democracy (32min 11sec) [Part 1]
• Open discussion about the democratic experiences of participants (6min 55sec) [Part 2]
• 21st century town meeting; key ingredients of democratic, deliberative processes (15min 40sec) [Part 3]
• Pseudo democracy; use of participatory processes in Australia and elsewhere (14min 37sec) [Part 4]
• British Columbia’s citizens’ assembly on electoral reform; Australia’s Citizen Council for constitutional reform; introducing small-scale methods (20min 26sec) [Part 5]
• Small-scale methods; evaluation is critical; summary quiz (29min 23sec) [Part 6]