Knowledge by, for and about newcomers
Knowledge by, for and about newcomers
Citizen consultation Living together in a diverse Netherlands
Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment
January - June 2025
Conversation Culture
Reporting, 7 citizen consultations, 5 validation sessions
The Citizen Consultation project aims to strengthen social cohesion in an increasingly diverse society. In collaboration with OpenEmbassy Conversation Culture, we organize discussions with citizens to gain in-depth insights into their experiences and perspectives on living together. Themes such as connecting stories, rules for living together, reciprocity, and space for encounters form the core of this project.
Creative and participatory working methods, such as theater and co-creation, not only enable us to gather knowledge, but also stimulate citizen engagement. The results serve as valuable input for future policy that truly reflects the needs and ideas of society.
The report has now been published on the Dutch government website. In addition, an online knowledge session was held on September 16, featuring a discussion of the main insights and a conversation between the Social Affairs and Employment Ministry's Coexistence and Integration Directorate and participants.
