Recherche-action participative en transition : lorsque les citoyens fixent les priorités.
Participatory action research in transition : when citizens set the agenda.
Trefwoorden:
Recherche-action, Conception participative, Jury citoyen, Pollution plastique, Action research, Participatory design, Citizen jury, Plastic pollutionSamenvatting
Résumé
Nous discuterons d'une expérience innovante menée en France avec un panel de citoyens, visant à combler le fossé entre la recherche scientifique et les priorités sociétales. L'accent a été mis sur la recherche sur les plastiques, où les scientifiques ont sollicité l'avis des citoyens afin de hiérarchiser les efforts en faveur de solutions biodégradables, durables et économiquement compétitives.
Le projet s'est inspiré des panels de citoyens habituels, mais s'en est écarté par quatre innovations clés : un groupe plus restreint, un temps plus court, l'accompagnement de présentateurs experts, la facilitation des discussions à l'aide d'outils issus de la science des systèmes.
Abstract
We will discuss an innovative citizen panel experiment conducted in France, aiming to bridge the gap between scientific research and societal priorities. The focus was on plastics research, where scientists sought input from citizens on prioritizing efforts for biodegradable, sustainable, and economically competitive solutions.
The project was inspired by the usual citizen’s panels, but differed in four key innovations: smaller group, less time, coaching of expert presenters, facilitating discussion using tools from systems science. It produced a series of propositions and priorities that the researchers are now handling.
Participants engaged with the topic by learning about the scientific, economic, social and political issues at stake, and by building a sense of community. The findings emphasise the importance of a reflective approach by the organisers and a practical strategy for identifying and mitigating the risks of manipulation inherent in participatory processes.
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