tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985429043801017839.post883982468969741777..comments2023-10-27T07:50:27.411+01:00Comments on Next Left: The world has changed - so manifesto must open up againTom Hampsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917325958130851128noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7985429043801017839.post-75160279719540833342009-01-18T16:42:00.000+00:002009-01-18T16:42:00.000+00:00Excellent suggestion Sunder. I worked for Desirs d...Excellent suggestion Sunder. I worked for Desirs d'Avenir who facilitated a similar manifesto process out to party members, progressive activists and ordinary citizens. See here for more on this - http://everydaysocialdemocracy.blogspot.com/2007/06/desirs-davenir.html<BR/><BR/>A few of us worked together to try and open up the manifesto process last year, having been rebuffed by the Labour leadership. http://compassyouth.blogspot.com/2008/05/open-source-social-democracy-we-enable.html.<BR/><BR/>The process is as important as the policies to get people inspired and involved. If people don't feel they can shape the process, they won't join in.<BR/><BR/>But at the same time, just because you've opened up the process doesn't mean that you've empowered everyone. The activities that shape the process need to be developed in ways that make people feel comfortable and confident to join in.noelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06368396871382750581noreply@blogger.com