OECD Guidelines for Citizen Participation Processes
The OECD Guidelines for Citizen Participation Processes are intended for any public
official or public institution interested in carrying out a citizen participation
process. The guidelines describe ten steps for designing, planning, implementing and
evaluating a citizen participation process, and discuss eight different methods for
involving citizens: information and data, open meetings, public consultations, open
innovation, citizen science, civic monitoring, participatory budgeting and representative
deliberative processes. The guidelines are illustrated with examples as well as practical
guidance built on evidence gathered by the OECD. Finally, nine guiding principles
are presented to help ensure the quality of these processes.
Published on September 24, 2022Also available in: Spanish