This chapter sets the scene for citizen and stakeholder participation in public decision making. It introduces key concepts terms, makes case authorities to involve citizens more regularly meaningfully. builds on OECD Recommendation of Council Open Government.

This chapter introduces a ten-step path for planning, implementing, and evaluating citizen participation process. It provides guidance on how to implement each step, details eight participatory methods from information deliberative processes. illustrates the steps with good practices OECD member partner countries.