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Improving Local Government Solid Waste Management Practices Through Deliberative Citizen Decision-Making And Behaviour Change Communication Strategies (2005–2007)

Abstract:
This project aims to provide a democratic procedure (deliberative processes) to enhance local government's ability to deal with contentious economic, social, and environmental issues. Instead of top-down communication methods (education and edict), two processes are evaluated: commitment and feedback to people as local leaders, and the deliberation of a citizen jury with access to expert knowledge. These processes will be simultaneously tested in a mature (Ipswich) and emerging (Springfield) community with different demographic profiles. The expected outcome is greatly enhanced recycling output based on the enhanced citizenship of those involved, and the responsiveness of the service provider to 'bottom-up' deliberation and communication.
Grant type:
ARC Linkage Projects
Researchers:

  • Professor Kelly Fielding

    Professor
    School of Communication and Arts
    Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
    Affiliate Professor
    School of Psychology
    Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences
Funded by:
Australian Research Council