Planning Inclusion of Clients through e-Training PICT Linda Wright Liverpool John Moores University

WP3 : Objectives review research / theory of public involvement –literature review –influences on thinking –European level –trans sectoral review policy and practice –review policy and methods –identify problems –identify best practice

Outcomes report –printed –electronic format –PICT web site summary –best practice data base comparison and evaluation –countries –legal policy frameworks input to Good Practice Guide

WP3 : Methodology & Responsibility Literature review –JMU lead –co operating partners local search Report on Policy and Practice Case Studies –Partners –ECTP Call for best practice information –PICT website partner countries –ECTP non partner Euro countries Personal interviews –survey form JMU –interviews co operating partners

Proposal : National Report rationale –ensure consistency of approach –facilitate comparative analysis –complementary to survey forms aims to agree –format –model –responsibilities –timescale

National Reports : Suggested Format Sections –Operational framework of planning function –Local literature review –Participation : national perspective –IT : national perspective –Case study information

National Reports : Sections operational framework –statutory / legislative framework –national, regional, local relationships responsibilities controls, sanctions –professional body influence –good practice development –accountability to citizens local literature review –major influences on planning thinking and practice –particular reference to participation IT

National Reports : Sections participation –statutory requirements or recommendations –controls, sanctions –strategy or targets at each level –good practice examples –comparison planning and other sectors IT –statutory requirements or recommendations –controls, sanctions –strategy or targets at each level –good practice examples –omparison planning and other sectors

National Reports : Sections Case study –aims and objectives –methodology, rationale –process –results –evaluation to what extent successful lessons learned future influence

Arnstein’s Ladder of Participation 1969 Citizen control Delegated power Partnership Placation Consultation Informing Therapy Manipulation Degrees of citizen power Degrees of tokenism Non-participation

Information Disclosure told what has been decided / happened. Public Consultation problems externally defined, information processes/analysis controlled. No obligation to take account of views. Functional Participation participation encouraged as means to achieve project goals, reduce costs and comply with procedural requirements. Interactive Participation participation in partnership with external agencies, from early strategic stages of project design and throughout implementation. Self-mobilisation participate by taking initiatives independent of external agencies. Governments, NGOs or private companies often providing enabling framework. Pretty 1995 Pretty (1995) Typology of Participation

National Reports : Format Sections –Operational framework of planning function –Local literature review –Participation : national perspective –IT : national perspective –Case study information

Suggested Timescale National Reportslate July Planners questionnaires mid August

Outstanding issues Planners questionnaires –Personal interviews –survey form JMU –interviews co operating partners Call for best practice information –PICT website partner countries –ECTP non partner Euro countries

WP3 : Methodology & Responsibility Literature review –JMU lead –co operating partners local search Report on Policy and Practice Case Studies –Partners –ECTP Call for best practice information –PICT website partner countries –ECTP non partner Euro countries Personal interviews –survey form JMU –interviews co operating partners