Romme, A. Georges L. et al <br/><br/>
From competition and collusion to consent-based collaboration:   a case study of local democracy 

 -  2018 
 - p.246-255. 
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<br/><br/> The high distrust in political institutions and a growing sense of powerlessness among many citizens suggest that prevailing democratic governance systems lack a capability for collective dialogue and learning. The key thesis here is that public governance systems can benefit from organizational arrangements informed by circular design. A case study conducted at a Dutch municipality illustrates how principles of circular design served to enhance the city council�s role of orchestrator of civil participation. This case also illustrates how a local democracy, which has long suffered from majority�minority ploys and voting schemes, can be transformed into a consent-based culture of collaboration. - Reproduced. 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Democracy<br/>Democracy - case study<br/>Local democracy