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A participatory process is a sequence of participatory activities (e.g. first filling out a survey, then making proposals, discussing them in face-to-face or virtual meetings, and finally prioritizing them) with the aim of defining and making a decision on a specific topic.
Examples of participatory processes are: a process of electing committee members (where candidatures are first presented, then debated and finally a candidacy is chosen), participatory budgets (where proposals are made, valued economically and voted on with the money available), a strategic planning process, the collaborative drafting of a regulation or norm, the design of an urban space or the production of a public policy plan.
Enhancing participatory approaches in cultural heritage organisations for a more sustainable and inclusive sector
For more collaborative futures
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The RECHARGE policy recommendations embed participation at the heart of cultural heritage. Based on insights from nine living labs and extensive collaborative research, these recommendations provide a roadmap for strengthening the sector through trust-building, shared responsibility, and long-term partnerships.
The recommendations move beyond audience development to participatory business models that support co-creation, co-decision, and co-ownership of cultural heritage, aligning with international frameworks such as the Faro Convention and ICOM’s new museum definition.
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