Participation in public policies (ES0109)

1.4.1. Map of public policies

Brief description

The Public Policy Map is a key tool for managing, evaluating and improving policies, ensuring that they are more effective, coherent and aligned with the needs of society. The development of the Public Policy Map requires initial reflection on its purpose and scope. Like any ex ante evaluation, it begins with the identification of the problems to be solved, their context and the actors involved; therefore, the diagnosis of the situation is an ideal starting point. The design of the Map revolves around three main components:
• Policy mapping lists relevant policies and allows for monitoring their status, implementation schedule, and impact (achieved and expected).
• Stakeholder mapping facilitates the identification of stakeholders (institutions and individuals), which promotes more realistic planning and better ex ante design.
• Visualisation of processes representing the development and planning processes between institutions and actors, providing a comprehensive overview when linked to the above components.
The incorporation of a budgetary perspective is essential to ensure that policies are effective, financially viable and sustainable. This approach, aligned with the OECD's Policy Coherence for Sustainable Development (PCSD), allows for the evaluation of the allocation, management and alignment of resources with defined objectives.

Objectives

To develop a Public Policy Map with a budgetary perspective that facilitates ex ante evaluation and identifies, for each policy, its participatory and scientific-technical advisory ecosystem, reinforcing evidence-based decision-making. Integrate the budgetary perspective into the design of the Public Policy Map to visualise not only existing policies, but also the explicit allocation of resources. Clearly identify, analyse and visualise the policies and programmes implemented by the government, their relationships, objectives, stakeholders and effects, with the ultimate aim of contributing to evidence-informed public policy that is aligned with the ultimate objectives of policy evaluation.

1.4.2. Public policy participation ecosystem

Brief description

Public policy formulation must be based on evidence and data, and be the result of participatory processes involving both stakeholders and citizens. This ensures that solutions to social, environmental and economic challenges arise from a deep understanding of the problems and are backed by solid data. Incorporating citizen participation in the formulation process improves the capacity of public institutions to design and implement effective policies in response to the complex and uncertain challenges facing governments. The feasibility of connecting this ecosystem with the Public Policy Map, existing participation portals and other initiatives linked to the improvement of consultative bodies will be assessed.

Objectives

Identify participatory ecosystems in public policy as a key element in promoting citizen involvement in defining problems and generating new solutions through participatory processes.

1.4.3. Innovation in services Hazlab: Encouraging citizen participation in public policy

Brief description

The commitment consists of promoting a "deliberative wave" that incorporates mechanisms of democracy beyond the ballot box, paying attention to both cross-cutting issues—traffic, climate, water management—and public issues that have traditionally been excluded. To this end, rules governing Collaborative Spaces and Participatory Processes will be established and implemented throughout their entire life cycle—from application to closure—in accordance with OECD deliberative models. The project also includes the dissemination and operational launch of the service.

Objectives

This project aims to promote citizen participation through HazLab, implementing models of Collaborative Spaces and Participatory Processes that offer a clearly defined service to users. The goal is to extend the wave of deliberation to the formulation and implementation of public policies, in line with the recommendations of the OECD, which has identified 12 models of deliberative processes used internationally to strengthen participation in decision-making.

1. Citizen Assemblies Large, randomly selected groups deliberate on complex issues and make recommendations.
2. Citizen Panels Small groups (20-30 people) address specific public policies.
3. Policy Juries Similar to a court jury, applied to political decisions.
4️. Deliberative Planning Cells Used in urban planning and infrastructure.
5. Citizen Forums Regular spaces for deliberation and advice.
6. Deliberative Polls Large-scale surveys combined with deliberation sessions.
7. Citizens' Conventions Extended and more structured versions of assemblies.
8. Mass Deliberative Crowdsourcing Digital platforms for real-time debate.
9. Public Policy Councils with Citizen Participation (Mixed Deliberative Councils) These combine the participation of government experts and randomly selected citizens.
10. Online Deliberative Platforms Digital spaces where citizens can discuss policies in real time. 11. Mini-Publics Small groups representative of society that analyse an issue and make recommendations.
12. Information-Driven Surveys Questionnaires preceded by key information to encourage more thoughtful responses.