A consensus conference shows how a particular citizen panel reasoned after preparation and expert questioning. It does not estimate how many people in the wider population agree. Distinguishing deliberation from polling preserves the value of panel recommendations without overstating their representativeness or authority.
- FamilyTool
- Category of its source unitGovernance Institutions & Procedures
- DomainMedia, Publics & Society
What these mean
Editorial orientation · Family
Tool
In this series, Tool names the editorial family primarily used to act on, examine, measure or organize communication. It includes instruments, methods, practices, protocols, codes and institutional arrangements. Membership does not certify effectiveness, portability or safe use in every setting.
Editorial orientation · Category
Governance Institutions & Procedures
Organizes authority, representation, participation, deliberation, collective decision or institutional resolution of conflict. Its contribution concerns who may act, speak, decide or challenge, and under what arrangements.