Citizens as Partners : Information Consultation and Public Participation in Policy Making Governments are in a crisis of identity some would say legitimacy with election turnouts low in many OECD countries and a widespread feeling of disenchantment among citizens with government and the democratic process. Can governments do something to change this Certainly doing nothing is not an answer. What every country needs is more transparency more consultation and more participation. This book is a unique source of comparative information on this challenging subject. It examines a wide range of country experiences offers examples of good practice highlights innovative approaches an