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Annika Weman Widegård's avatar

A useful reminder that leadership and approach are so important when it comes to participation and democratic processes. I myself was reminded of how big a difference an invitation and participation can make when I heard today about an activity to involve the local population in a smaller local social office in one of Malmö's “outer areas”. They came to the conclusion that they would have an open house once a week, which had really been a success. This went on for almost 10 years and threats, violence and dissatisfaction were replaced with a positive experience of social services. Unfortunately, the service was recently closed due to centralization. but the experiences and the effects of good meetings remain. 😊

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