SUMMARY - Inclusivity in Consultation
Inclusivity in Consultation: Ensuring Every Voice Has the Chance to Be Heard
Public consultation is meant to guide policy decisions, strengthen legitimacy, and reflect the needs of the people affected by those decisions. Yet across governments, institutions, and digital spaces, consultations often fall short of their promise. Certain voices dominate; others are missing entirely. Some communities are over-represented; others are treated as afterthoughts.