Our values
Working towards a more open, just, and inclusive society
Serving the public interest, we are dedicated to ensuring sincere and transparent public participation processes. With us, there is no directed participation aimed merely at validating or accepting a project! When public participation occurs, it means there are real margins for maneuver.
Involving people also means giving power back to those who often lack it. We advocate for public participation as a democratic ambition, not just a political communication exercise.
We are convinced that knowledge does not solely belong to researchers and technical experts. We advocate for epistemic justice that recognizes local knowledge. Combining different types of knowledge does not diminish science but, on the contrary, enriches it.
Our conditions for a successful participatory process
Our participation engineering respects clear principles that govern the conduct of public participation, which we systematically evaluate.
- Public participation must have an impact on the final decision.
- The process is open, and there are sufficient margins for maneuver.
- Participation is voluntary.
- Participants should reflect a diversity of viewpoints.
- The public participation process and the final decision-making process are completely transparent.
- The facilitation of public participation should be conducted by a neutral person.
- The public participation process is iterative and must remain adaptable.
- Participants should have access to the necessary resources for their participation.
- The resources deployed should be consistent with the issues addressed.
86 |
participatory workshops evaluated |
97% |
of participants felt they were able to express their ideas (1252 reviews) |
95% |
of participants felt we were neutral (1219 avis) |