Demonstrate Successes

Rendering the process steps, important findings from deliberations and negotiations as well as successes achieved in the decision and implementation phases visible is a key component of a successful process. Transparency strengthens the legitimacy of the process. Awareness is increased by including everyone, and subjective empowerment is amplified by celebrating joint successes.


Traditional and social media play a key role in the public presentation of developments and for public perception and engagement. Therefore, they must be continuously integrated and actively used. To this end, innovative formats such as "citizen pages" are being tested in local media; In these formats, Citizens' Assembly participants can report on their findings, decisions and implementation steps, thereby inviting others to follow suit. At the same time, an (online) platform that is easily accessible to all is to be created; on it, developments and achievements should be presented in an understandable way.


At each step, all levels are integrated as best as possible into the implementation process. Has a new, socially controversial question arisen? Now is the time for the next lottery Citizens' Assemblies PLUS.