These guidelines are based on best practices, lessons learned, and observations related to implemented dialogue formats in the framework of the project “Quality and Effectiveness in Dialogue and Participation in Iraq”. They cover the following topics:
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- Understanding Dialogue and Participation
- Designing Sustainable Dialogue Processes
- Stakeholders
- Facilitating/Moderating Dialogue Sessions
- Core values for Dialogue and Participation and ensuring Inclusivity and Diversity
- What’s Next after Dialogue and Participation?
- Specific Steps for Target Groups for Government and Civil Society
The guidelines will be a valuable resource enabling stakeholders (governmental actors, civil society organisations, dialogue facilitators, and moderators) to design and facilitate target-oriented and sustainable dialogue sessions on a modular basis. They help ensure consistency, effectiveness, and quality in the design, implementation and moderation of dialogue processes. The focus is on the successful implementation of dialogue formats specifically in the country of Iraq. However, it can serve as an example for other countries of the region as well.
