The workshop’s objective is twofold. Before a vote, each citizen of Geneva receives a letter by mail. This voting material comprises the voting bulletin and a large brochure comprising:
1) a neutral description of the object;
2) arguments of proponents and opponents;
3) the full text of the law;
4) voting recommendations of political parties.
First, we want to reimagine the process in which the complex information is gathered, simplified and agreed upon by the state and all relevant stakeholders prior to being sent out to citizens. Put otherwise, the aim is to simplify a complex information issue.
Second, we want to co-create a tangible support to communicate and distribute this information.
We would welcome ideas including exploring the use of new technologies.