CO-SUSTAIN: Assessment of the outputs and outcomes of deliberation processes in the six case studies

This report presents the assessment of the outputs (direct activities and deliverables produced by an intervention) and short-term outcomes (changes in participants' actions, attitudes, understandings, relationships) of the deliberation processes conducted within the CO-SUSTAIN project, examining their potential to support a sustainable and inclusive transition. Guided by the Impact Assessment Framework (IAF) (Deliverable D1.3), the assessment combines qualitative and quantitative evidence from participant surveys, interviews, impact stories, and participatory observation to examine changes at individual and group levels. It considers how the deliberative processes and tools used influenced participants’ understanding of the challenges addressed, recognition of their systemic nature and identification of possible solutions, alongside changes in social cohesion, empowerment, inclusion and exclusion, and capacity and community building. The assessment focuses on outputs and short-term outcomes that can be examined within the project’s timeframe, providing a basis for understanding how deliberation may contribute to longer-term change.