Let's Be Clear on the Terminology about "Public Engagement"
We need to better define the terms that we are using in order to have a better discussion about how we achieve Open Government. If we all have different ideas about what is (and is not) "public engagement" or "transparency" or (insert buzzword here), then we will have a hard time reaching consensus about how to go forward. (This is the lesson from "The Tower of Babel".) For example: "Public Engagement" -- If a government official gives a speech to the public, does that qualify as "public engagement"? (Some people at the White House think so.) "Transparent" -- Some people speak as if government "transparency" does not currently exist. But others see it as a quality that can be measured (i.e., we have some now, but would like to be "more transparent"). "Participation" vs. "Collaboration" -- What's the difference between these terms? Can a person collaborate on a proposal *without* participating (or vice-versa)? Other "fuzzwords" that need clarification in order for citizens to decide whether to participate: "townhall meeting" (aka, "town meeting"), "informational hearing", "public forum", "scoping meeting", "listening session", etc. Most people DO want to know "what's going on". However, before they decide to get involved, it first needs to CLEAR to them just what they might be getting themselves into. If the invitation is unclear, the public will ignore it.
Why Is This Idea Important?Citizens will NOT participate in "public engagement" if it is UNCLEAR to them.
If we want to make government "more participatory", then we first need to "more transparent" (i.e. more clear) about the words that we use to describe those goals. If we let those words turn into vague buzzwords, then our discussions and decisions will also be vague and, therefore, unclear to others on how to implement them.
respectfully,
Stephen Buckley
www.UStransparency.com
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