- Promoting understanding of the concept of engagement and participative practices and its role in good governance
- Exploring 'what works', showcasing innovation and promoting good practice
- Sharing practice knowledge across the globe, at local, regional and state levels; and promoting learnings across disciplines and sectors
- Discussing and developing conceptual and theoretical frameworks and directions for the future and the evidence base which underpins this practice
- Building understanding and evidence of leadership, capacity and capability issues for citizens/community and government/institutions
- Creating ongoing national and international networks and collaboration creating communities of interest around the issue
Last updated 21 August 2008