Συμμετοχή των πολιτών στη δημόσια πολιτική: από τη θεωρία στην πράξη

Abstract

The lack of trust in democratic institutions and in the effectiveness of governments has led to the search of a new contract between governments and citizens. Citizens' participation in the decision-making process but also in the implementation of public policy through consultation mechanisms is nowadays considered vital. The last two decades a diffusion of public consultation mechanisms can be observed in Western societies and in supranational and international organizations. In Greece, discussions about the importance of public consultation have also increased in the last two decades but its application has been limited. It is argued that establishing consultation mechanisms in Greece would signify a shift of administrative paradigm.