Deliberative Democracy: Building Public Will for Action on Critical Problems

Friday May 29, 2009

1 pm to 5 pm, 5-7 pm Reception

White Stag Building, 70 NW Couch St. Portland, Oregon

What are the strategies and tactics for strengthening public discourse? How can deliberative processes be used as a vehicle for building public understanding of critical problems and develop commitment to long term policy solutions. This forum will share the findings from some of the leading applied researchers and practitioners with the goal of improving public discourse.

Open to the public. Registration required by emailing: pppm@uoregon.edu

Flyer here: http://www.portlandonline.com/oni/index.cfm?a=244655&c=29385