About the masterclass
Citizen participation takes many forms, from referendums to citizen forums, citizen budgets and G1000 initiatives. But they do not always work as desired. For instance, a referendum can have a polarising effect and it is not always clear what the support is for outcomes of citizens' forums. The masterclass shows how smart combinations actually increase citizen involvement and break impasses. Simulations illustrate how these forms of citizen participation are applied in practice. In small groups, participants practice putting the theoretical principles of the master class into practice. The case histories are always tailored to the practice and the challenges facing the representatives.
Collaboration
The masterclass is a collaboration between Radboud University and the HAN on behalf of the Gelderland Academy. The lecturers are Prof Carolien van Ham, professor of Empirical Political Science at Radboud University, Dr Frans de Vijlder, emeritus lecturer in Good Governance and Innovation Dynamics at Arnhem and Nijmegen University of Applied Sciences and Dr Kristof Jacobs, associate professor of Management Science at Radboud University.
