eParticipation

This page shows a single article, it serves the purpose of demonstrating the use of eParticipation tools in an iReport.

Stakeholder engagement in your project

Whether it’s through a blog, a survey, comments placed on a map or the use of open comment boxes, eParticipation in iReport offers a variety of ways to engage stakeholders. During your project, it is easy to follow up on  the input you receive. The input can be of value in thinking of alternatives for your initiative, for the way you want to involve stakeholders and for many other things. 

It is important for involving stakeholders in the project to indicate when participation moments are planned. Those involved can take this into account when they have the opportunity to provide input, for example local knowledge. Via a timeline it is easy to display the moments and also indicate what the participation event is about.

The timeline

Kick-off meeting

Datum: 10 maart 2021

In this meeting we will show the plans that will be worked out in the near future. It will also introduce the parties that will contribute to the project. Of course, the different participation moments are also discussed.

Multi-day co-creation meeting

Startdatum: 24 maart 2021
Einddatum: 24 maart 2021
Photo of a co-creation meeting

During two days, a co-creation meeting will be held with stakeholders to elaborate the plans. A major advantage here is the contribution of local knowledge

Public hearing

Datum: 13 augustus 2021
People are drinking coffee and discussing on an public gathering

In this meeting you can give your opinion about the project. You can also formally indicate whether you have objections to the project in parts or in its entirety.

The poll

The first option and the simplest form is the poll. An example of this is shown here. This example contains arbitrary information not associated with a project.

Can eParticipation be of value in your project?

Bedankt voor uw bijdrage. Indien u nog meer feedback heeft kunt u nog een antwoord indienen.
Bedankt voor uw bijdrage
U kunt niet langer op deze vraag reageren.

After 2 weeks, for example, the poll can be closed and the poll can be replaced by the results of the poll at this location:

Do people favor eParticipation over live meetings?

In February we asked people their opinion about the value of eParticipation in comparison with live meetings. In the graph below you see the outcome of the this poll. 

Online participation is important

Most of the respondents see eParticipation as a valuable option for their project. Especially when a lot of work is done online, it offers the possibility to involve stakeholders in the project.

And then the next option...

Open question or comment option

After this month it is possible to give an overview of a list of comments. That can be done with the use of a table or with one or more graphs. Text examples are of course also possible. 

What do people think of this initative?

35 people have shared their thoughts. The top 5 of most given answers: 

  1. I like this intiative

  2. It is certainly useful for the majority of users

  3. Please add more features

  4. Is my privacy guaranteed?

  5. Several other comments

Or this option...

Comments on a map

Help us with your local knowledge. Public transport is an important form of transport for many people. Please indicate on the map where you think an extra bus stop could be located. You can also provide an explanation.

Place your thoughts on the map:

Bedankt voor uw bijdrage

Bedankt voor uw bijdrage. Indien u nog meer feedback heeft kunt u nog een antwoord indienen.

U kunt niet langer op deze vraag reageren.

Een of meerdere vragen zijn ongeldig. Herstel uw invoer en probeer opnieuw.

And during the time that live meetings are organised a virtual alternative can be offfered...

Virtual information and consulation room

Would you like to inform yourself about the course of the project or about the intended decision? If a visit to an information meeting is not possible or is not organized, please inform yourself via the virtual information and consultation room!

Go to our virtual consultation room!