2004
Volume 28, Issue 3
  • ISSN: 1385-1535
  • E-ISSN: 1875-7324

Abstract

Abstract

Inquisitive participation involves a group of stakeholders looking for a solution of a shared problem through collective inquiry. Whereas this approach resembles participative research, in contradistinction it departs from a practical, public problem. Which criteria should inquisitive participation adhere to in order to achieve ideals of better research as well as participation? We subscribe to the idea of ‘workability’ as a pragmatic criterion, and we infer from this more specific criteria to design processes of inquisitive participation. These are: fitting the forum to the fuss, widening the range of perspectives and enriching narrative, giving shape to the public and fostering an inquisitive attitude. We illustrate these criteria with work carried out in the Amsterdam Red Light district (‘Wallen’), comprising a group of local inhabitants and entrepreneurs selected through lottery, who collaboratively developed proposals to improve quality of life locally. Halfway through the process this already resulted in improved shared understandings and improved relations. At the same time, through the collaborative approach we could validate our findings from the viewpoint of workability.

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