A consultation reveals the voice of the ‘quiet middle’ in a citizens’ forum. And that is necessary. Because not everyone has the time or inclination to participate intensively in a forum for evenings in a row. It is precisely the combination of a consultation in which a large, diverse group participates and a citizens’ forum in which a small group of citizens participates very intensively that makes the total outcome powerful.

Niek Mouter was interviewed by Algemeen Dagblad about how a consultation can strengthen a citizens’ forum. Read it online here or via this link (written in Dutch).