Participatory budgeting has emerged as one of the strongest methods of community engagement for governments looking to make their communities more inclusive and participatory. By organizing a participatory budget, you can tap directly into the collective intelligence of your community and align the allocation of public funds with real-life community needs.
Participation is most effective when it's not the work of one team, but a shared capability across the whole organization. This guide explores the six enablers that help local governments move from ad-hoc, fragmented engagement to a coordinated, organization-wide approach.
Written in collaboration with the Department of Civic Things, part one of this two-part series explores the steps you need to take to create a sustainable and effective engagement strategy for your government agency. Dive into the best practices and guidelines on equitable, meaningful community engagement and build a stronger community together with your residents.
Are you considering a community engagement and consultation platform but unsure how to navigate the process? Or are you already using a platform and feel it’s time to gauge the market again and ensure your solution is as future-proof as possible? This guide will help you navigate the procurement process efficiently and choose the engagement solution that best suits your organization’s needs.
In 20 minutes, you’ll see how to reach the hard-to-reach residents, collect higher-quality input, and make better-informed decisions — all in one AI-supercharged platform.
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