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Revision as of 11:02, 24 June 2014
National Issues Forum or NIF, is a method for deliberative democracy in the USA.
Contents
experts knowledge
In NIF, ex4pert knowledge is introduced (and framed ) by a book which is prepared by the comity or other agency. The book describe 3-4 options to solve an issue[1]
At the begging, a short movie that explain the issue is introduced[2]
Psychological Settings
facilitators charge participants to listen with respect; to consider all perspectives, including those that different from their own; and to seek common ground.
Participation
They encourage everybody to participate.
modorators encourage people to explain even unpopular epproches.
Learning
People are encouraged to tell a their story in the issue, to get people engage the issue (story telling).
Evaluating
Modorators encourage participants to consider each approach fully and fairly, to illustrate each approach with personal stories and experiences, and to consider the related costs and consequences of each approch.