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A Direct Deliberative Demcratic governance (DDD) framework is a system where randomly selected, demographically representative citizens engage in informed, reasoned discussion about policy issues to arrive at well-considered public judgments that inform or directly influence government decisions.
This framework prioritises inclusion, equality, and rational discourse over simple majority rule, creating legitimate, mutually acceptable decisions by moving from individual preferences to collective, informed will.
It uses structured methods like citizens' juries and consensus conferences to address complex, long-term public challenges.
Key Components & Principles
Informed Participants: Citizens are provided with access to accurate evidence and expertise and have time to learn about the topic.
Representative Selection: Participants are randomly selected through a "civic lottery" to mirror the community's demographics, ensuring diverse voices are heard.
Reasoned Discourse: Discussions focus on mutual understanding, weighing arguments, and identifying common ground, not just expressing self-interest.
Skilled Facilitation: Experienced facilitators guide discussions to ensure respectful dialogue, equal participation, and a focus on the common good.
Focus on the Common Good: The goal is to reach public judgments based on shared reasoning and evidence, moving beyond competing interests.
Structured Formats: Methods can range from spontaneous networks to formal designs like citizens' juries, consensus conferences, and neighborhood councils.
How It Works
Recruitment: An impartial body invites a large group, then selects a representative subset by lot, often using multiple rounds and considering demographics like age, gender, ethnicity, and views.
Deliberation: Participants meet for sufficient time, are given relevant information and expertise, and engage in guided discussions with skilled facilitation.
Public Judgment: The group considers different perspectives, weighs evidence, and strives for a public judgment on what can be strongly agreed upon, rather than just a collection of individual opinions.
Influence on Governance: The recommendations from these deliberative groups are used to advise elected representatives or directly inform policy, with the expectation that they will be implemented to the greatest extent possible.
Benefits
More Informed Decisions: Leads to better-rounded and more thoroughly considered public opinion and policy.
Increased Legitimacy: Decisions are seen as more legitimate because they come from a process of reasoned justification by free and equal citizens.
Greater Trust & Support: Can build community support for difficult decisions and increase transparency.
Addresses Complex Issues: Provides a way to tackle long-term challenges that electoral systems struggle with.
Examples & Tools
Citizens' Juries: Small, randomly selected groups receive detailed information and deliberate on a specific issue, producing recommendations.
Consensus Conferences: Similar to juries but often more public, involving expert input and broader discussion.
Participatory Budgeting: Citizens decide on local spending priorities, sometimes with real decision-making power.
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