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LOCATION:SDG Solution Space, University of Geneva, Avenue de Sécheron 15, 1202 Geneva (Switzerland)
SUMMARY:Citizens´ assemblies: What if all residents deliberated together?
DESCRIPTION:What role does consultation play amongst residents in an ‘expanded democracy’? Citizens’ assemblies are experiencing a resurgence in many countries. Collectif citoyens Arve-Lac, SeymazVie, Collectif durabilité, Agir pour la vie and Les Changeurs are inviting residents of Geneva to take part in a simulated mini public focusing on … precisely the topic of establishing citizens’ assemblies! The main aim is to explore, within a limited timeframe, what a Citizens’ Assembly might look like. This space for dialogue and citizen participation is organised by active citizens’ initiatives from the Arve-Lac region and is open to all. The proposed programme is as follows (duration: 4 hours; a lunch break will be provided and is included): Introduction to the topic, the workshop’s objectives and the organising initiatives (15 mins)Thematic introduction: a hypothetical project centred on an initiative to permanently establish citizens’ assemblies in Geneva (20 mins)Mock random selection: forming diverse groups based on characteristics such as age, gender, education and place of residence (20 mins)Discussion groups of 5 to 8 people – Suggested question: ‘Should a Citizens’ Assembly be permanently established in Geneva – at cantonal, city or municipal level?’ (35 mins)Lunch break (45 mins)Continuation of the discussion rounds; statement from each group (45 mins)Plenary discussion: joint statement (45 mins)Closing remarks (15 mins) Moderator Dr Victor Luca Sanchez-Mazas, UNIGE, introduction to the topic and moderationDr Marlyne Sahakian, UNIGE, moderation Organisers / Members of the Collectifs Register now! ...
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