Qualitative analysis reveals high transparency but limited feedback in municipal public hearings, indicating a need for improved participatory designs to strengthen democratic engagement.
Public hearings allow citizens to share views with authorities. This article examines ninety-three public hearings held at Curitiba’s Municipal Chamber (CMC) from 2020 to 2022, assessing four democratic goods: transparency, considered judgment, inclusion, and popular control. We analyzed video recordings and legislative documents. Transparency and inclusion were most evident. Limitations included poor documentation practices, lecture-style formats, and limited feedback linking participation to decisions. Findings highlight the need to improve CMC’s hearing design and may inform other participatory settings where local parliaments seek stronger citizen engagement and trust in democratic processes.
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