DELIBERATE develops and applies deliberative participation formats that enable citizens to engage thoughtfully with democratic questions in a structured and inclusive way. The project is built around processes that prioritise listening, collective reasoning, and informed exchange rather than one-off consultation or symbolic participation.

Its activities are organised to support gradual engagement: from initial orientation and trust-building, to deeper deliberation, reflection, and synthesis of perspectives. Particular attention is given to accessibility, facilitation, and safe spaces for dialogue, ensuring that different viewpoints can be expressed and explored on equal footing.

Through this process-based approach, DELIBERATE contributes to strengthening democratic culture by supporting citizens’ capacity to deliberate, articulate positions, and engage constructively with complexity in public decision-making.

Our Mission

DELIBERATE’s mission is to strengthen democratic participation by enabling citizens to engage in structured deliberation, critical reflection, and informed dialogue. The project works to make democratic engagement accessible and meaningful by supporting inclusive deliberative processes that value diverse perspectives and shared responsibility.

Its approach is participatory and facilitation-based, grounded in openness, equality, and mutual respect. DELIBERATE is designed to generate learning, practices, and insights that can inform future civic engagement initiatives and be adapted beyond the project’s duration.