Formats

Description: Small group discussions between interest groups and administrations to discuss a central issue on an equal footing and try to find a common solution. In such a process, everybody has an equal right to participate. A prerequisite for such a format is the involvement of a professional moderation, carried out by a by a neutral institution.

Process:

1. Preparation: Framing the topic and selecting/inviting the participants;
2. Implementation: introducing the goal and agenda of the focus groups; moderated discussion on the topic ;
3. Documentation: In form of a protocol to be sent to the various participants and wider audience if necessary

Results: Documentations, minutes in form of a report or a protocol; Possibility of providing recommendations.